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Q1. How many cattle were used in The Plains' massive drive sequences? Medium · 200 pts
- 200
- 500
- 800
- 1200
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800
Over 800 cattle were coordinated across multiple remote locations!
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Q2. How many suspected criminals did Montana vigilantes execute in the 1860s? Medium · 200 pts
- 22
- 67
- 100+
- 156
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100+
Montana vigilantes executed over 100 suspected criminals in just 4 years!
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Q3. Which book did 'The Plains' adapt before 'Lonesome Dove'? Medium · 200 pts
- Streets of Laredo
- Return to Lonesome Dove
- Dead Man's Walk
- Comanche Moon
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Return to Lonesome Dove
'The Plains' continues Gus's story from 'Return to Lonesome Dove'!
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Q4. How long did mail from Texas to Montana take in the 1870s? Medium · 200 pts
- 2-3 weeks
- 2-3 months
- 4-6 months
- 8-12 months
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2-3 months
Letters could take 2-3 months, creating devastating family separations!
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Q5. What was July's job before becoming a sheriff? Medium · 200 pts
- Schoolteacher
- Store clerk
- Railroad worker
- Ranch hand
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Store clerk
July worked as a store clerk before becoming Fort Smith's sheriff!
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MORE ABOUT 'LONESOME DOVE: PART 3 - THE PLAINS'
It's a hell of a thing! In Part 3 of the epic Western miniseries, Gus McCrae (Robert Duvall) and Woodrow Call (Tommy Lee Jones) continue their legendary cattle drive across the treacherous plains. The Hat Creek outfit faces new dangers as they push deeper into uncharted territory, with Newt Dobbs (Rick Schroder), Jake Spoon (Robert Urich), and Lorena Wood (Diane Lane) each confronting their own challenges on the journey north. The plains test every cowboy's resolve as they encounter hostile territory, unpredictable weather, and the harsh realities of frontier life.
Based on Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and directed by Simon Wincer, this acclaimed miniseries features an all-star cast including Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Lane, Danny Glover, and Anjelica Huston. 'Lonesome Dove' remains the gold standard of Western television, combining epic adventure with deeply human storytelling. Test your knowledge of classic Westerns, frontier history, and this legendary cast with our exciting free online trivia game!
Directed by Simon Wincer · Starring Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Lane
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