Cowboys Quiz Questions

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

A All of the above B Herd cattle C Repair fences D Take care of horses

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

A Cattle drive B Wrangling C Market run D Steak sale

3. What was the job of the wrangler?

A Mend the clothes B Keep track of the extra horses C Cook the meals D Brand the cattle

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

A By the brand B By the color C By the ears D By the hooves

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

A Saddle B Spurs C Chaps D Hat

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

A Banishment B Month in jail C Slap on the hand D Hanging

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

A Leggings B Slacks C Chaps D Bandanas

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

A Rancher B Cowboy code C Horse match D Rodeo

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

A Cowpoke B Cowpuncher C Tenderfoot D Buckaroo

10. What was a popular musical instrument for cowboys?

A Trumpet B Piano C Harmonica D Bass