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Quiz about John Waynes The Sons of Katie Elder
Quiz about John Waynes The Sons of Katie Elder

John Wayne's "The Sons of Katie Elder" Quiz


"The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965) is the story of four estranged brothers who come together to avenge the suspicious death of their father Bass Elder, and the attempted theft of the family ranch from their mother. It is full of stars, action and suspense.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
329,671
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
752
Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (9/10), Guest 107 (10/10), Guest 184 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which famous actress plays the role of the matriarch, Katie Elder? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the character played by John Wayne? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the director of this film who also directed John Wayne's Oscar winning performance in "True Grit" (1969)? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Why does the local gunsmith, Morgan Hastings, claim that the Elder family ranch belongs to him? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What Academy Award winning actor portrays "Curly", a hired gunfighter who is employed by Morgan Hastings? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When the Elder brothers go to the local sheriff over the murder of their father and the subsequent attempt to take the family ranch from their bereft but proud mother, what does the sheriff advise them to do? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What Academy Award winning American composer, known for his work on "The Ten Commandments"(1956), wrote this music for this movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In addition to saving the ranch, what do the three oldest brothers want the youngest brother Bud to do? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Dean Martin co-stars in this movie and gives the audience a chance to hear his famous singing voice by crooning the song "My Rifle, My Pony and Me".


Question 10 of 10
10. Which actress plays the only female role in the movie? Hint



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Mar 16 2024 : Guest 208: 9/10
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 184: 8/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
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Feb 13 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which famous actress plays the role of the matriarch, Katie Elder?

Answer: No one, Katie Elder is already dead.

This movie starts at the funeral of Katie Elder and thus she is never seen. The other choices have all starred with John Wayne in other movies. Throughout the movie, other characters chastise these renegade sons and praise the deceased mother as a paragon of virtue, dignity, and honor.

The brothers are shamed by the fact that they did not live up to the standards set by their mother and by the fact that they neglected her when she needed them.
2. What is the name of the character played by John Wayne?

Answer: John Elder

This is another movie in which the character played by John Wayne is also named John. In over 25 of his movies The Duke played a character with this first name. John Elder is a gunfighter and greatly disliked by the town. Being the eldest and strongest causes his younger brothers to look up to him.

This was John Wayne's first movie after his original bout with cancer. He did not disappoint his fans.
3. What is the name of the director of this film who also directed John Wayne's Oscar winning performance in "True Grit" (1969)?

Answer: Henry Hathaway

Henry Hathaway was best known for directing many westerns in a career than spanned over thirty years. He directed many notable stars including Randolph Scott, Marilyn Monroe, and Steve McQueen. Some of his more notable films include "The House on 92nd Street" (1945), "Niagara" (1953), and "How the West Was Won" (1962).
4. Why does the local gunsmith, Morgan Hastings, claim that the Elder family ranch belongs to him?

Answer: He says he won it in a game of poker with Bass Elder.

Morgan Hastings, portrayed by James Gregory, claims that he won the ranch in a game of poker with a drunk Bass Elder. He makes this claim shortly after the mysterious murder. He claims his son Dave Hastings, portrayed by a young Dennis Hopper, was present and witnessed the game.
5. What Academy Award winning actor portrays "Curly", a hired gunfighter who is employed by Morgan Hastings?

Answer: George Kennedy

George Kennedy has played both the hero with a heart of gold and the evil bad guy in countless movies and on television. He won an Academy Award for his role in the western "Cool Hand Luke"(1967). Kennedy also starred with The Duke in the 1973 western "Cahill U.S. Marshal".
6. When the Elder brothers go to the local sheriff over the murder of their father and the subsequent attempt to take the family ranch from their bereft but proud mother, what does the sheriff advise them to do?

Answer: He discourages them from doing anything.

The town sheriff Billy Wilson discourages the brothers from doing anything. Morgan Hastings is running the town and the sheriff is unwilling to go up against him. In the end he himself is murdered by Hastings who subsequently attempts to put the blame on the brothers.
7. What Academy Award winning American composer, known for his work on "The Ten Commandments"(1956), wrote this music for this movie?

Answer: Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein was one of Hollywood and Broadway's most prolific composers. He was the recipient of an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. He was also nominated five times for a Grammy Award. His musical scores for "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) and "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962)have been recognized many times as some of the best movie scores in the history of the silver screen.
8. In addition to saving the ranch, what do the three oldest brothers want the youngest brother Bud to do?

Answer: Go to college

They want Bud to go to college just as their mother always dreamed he would. After being injured in an ambush, and seeing the violence in his brothers' lives, Bud agrees to go. Throughout the movie the presence of the unseen Katie Elder can be perceived.
9. Dean Martin co-stars in this movie and gives the audience a chance to hear his famous singing voice by crooning the song "My Rifle, My Pony and Me".

Answer: False

That happens in "Rio Bravo"(1959) the first movie which the two did together. Dean Martin portrays the second eldest son Tom, who has a bad reputation as a gambler. He does not sing in this movie.
10. Which actress plays the only female role in the movie?

Answer: Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer plays Mary Gordon, a friend of Katie Elder's. She makes sure that the brothers know that it was her and other members of the community who had rallied around and helped their mother when she needed it most. Her contempt for the brothers is palpable throughout the movie.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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