Quiz  /  Cowboys

  • 1. 
    What was a typical job for a cowboy in the American West?

  • All of the above
  • Herd cattle
  • Repair fences
  • Take care of horses

  • 2. 
    What was it called when a large herd of cattle was moved from the ranch to the market?

  • Cattle drive
  • Wrangling
  • Market run
  • Steak sale

  • 3. 
    What was the job of the wrangler?

  • Mend the clothes
  • Keep track of the extra horses
  • Cook the meals
  • Brand the cattle

  • 4. 
    How did cowboys know which cattle belonged to what ranch?

  • By the brand
  • By the color
  • By the ears
  • By the hooves

  • 5. 
    Besides the horse, what was the most important possession of a cowboy?

  • Saddle
  • Spurs
  • Chaps
  • Hat

  • 6. 
    What was the punishment for stealing a cowboy's horse?

  • Banishment
  • Month in jail
  • Slap on the hand
  • Hanging

  • 7. 
    What did cowboys wear to protect their legs from sharp bushes and cacti?

  • Leggings
  • Slacks
  • Chaps
  • Bandanas

  • 8. 
    What is a sports competition designed around the daily jobs of a cowboy called?

  • Rancher
  • Cowboy code
  • Horse match
  • Rodeo

  • 9. 
    Which of the following was NOT a term used to describe an experienced cowboy?

  • Cowpoke
  • Cowpuncher
  • Tenderfoot
  • Buckaroo

  • 10. 
    What was a popular musical instrument for cowboys?

  • Trumpet
  • Piano
  • Harmonica
  • Bass
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