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"Gunsmoke" Trivia Quiz

"Gunsmoke" was my favorite western series. This quiz deals with the last names of characters. I will give the characters first name, and you choose the last name. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Angela8969. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Angela8969

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,583

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4597

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: haydenspapa (8/10), Guest 64 (9/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Matt Hint

Arness

Stone

Dillon

Duke

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Question 2 of 10

2. Kitty Hint

Russell

Ragle

Rocha

Rodman

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Question 3 of 10

3. Doc Hint

Adair

Adams

Arnold

Andico

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chester Hint

Goebel

Goode

Gorman

Groves

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Question 5 of 10

5. Quint Hint

Aspen

Anders

Austin

Asper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Festus Hint

Haggen

Harvey

Higgin

Harman

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Question 7 of 10

7. Thad Hint

Greenwood

Gleem

Glenward

Giesy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Newly Hint

O'Dell

Oscar

Odom

O'Brien

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wilbur Hint

Jonas

Jumps

Jenkins

Johnson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Howie Hint

Ursle

Uzzell

Urze

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Most Recent Scores

Jan 23 2026 : haydenspapa: 8/10
Jan 14 2026 : Guest 64: 9/10
Jan 13 2026 : Guest 174: 10/10
Jan 10 2026 : Guest 100: 10/10
Jan 08 2026 : Guest 147: 8/10
Jan 07 2026 : Guest 98: 10/10
Jan 02 2026 : Guest 174: 9/10
Jan 01 2026 : Guest 174: 9/10
Dec 27 2025 : Guest 107: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Matt

Answer: Dillon

John Wayne was asked to play Matt Dillon. He thought James Arness would be better, for the role. During WWII, James Arness fought in battle at Anzio, Italy. He was wounded by machinegun fire, and received injury to his right leg. He amazingly stood at 6'7". James turned 80 on May 26, 2003.

2. Kitty

Answer: Russell

Amanda Blake played Kitty from 1955 to 1974. Ms. Kitty owned the Long Branch Saloon. Amanda Blake was on a few gameshows. She died on August 16, 1989.

3. Doc

Answer: Adams

Doctor Galen Adams was played by Milburn Stone for 20 years and was in 500 episodes. He died on June 12, 1980 at the age of 79.

4. Chester

Answer: Goode

Dennis Weaver played this role from 1955 to 1964. He was also President of the Screen Actors Guilde from 1973 to 1975.

5. Quint

Answer: Asper

Burt Reynolds played the role from 1962 to 1965. He did the voice of Avery Carrington on the Playstation game, "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City."

6. Festus

Answer: Haggen

Ken Curtis played this role from 1964 to 1975. I will never forget him, along with his mule, Ruth. Ken Curtis died of natural causes on April 29, 1991, at the age of 74.

7. Thad

Answer: Greenwood

Roger Ewing played this role from 1965 to 1967. He also guest starred in "Bewitched."

8. Newly

Answer: O'Brien

Buck Taylor played Newly, from 1967 to 1975. Buck Taylor also played in the movie "Gods and Generals." His role was General Maxcy Gregg.

9. Wilbur

Answer: Jonas

Dabbs Greer also played in, "Saving Private Ryan." He played preachers and doctors in other roles. As far as I know, he played in 152 movies and series, including "The Adventures of Superman."

10. Howie

Answer: Uzzell

Howard Culver played the role and was also in the "Halloween" movies.

Source: Author Angela8969

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