Many of our Seniors in aged care grew up with Western and cowboy Movies. Movie stars like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne were big icons and were a big part of growing up. Reminisce in your activity time in aged care with this Cowboy Movie Quiz with all questions and answers from the golden era of Cowboy Movies!
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Quiz Benefits for Seniors
Engaging in quizzes can be a delightful activity for seniors in aged care, offering both mental stimulation and social connection. Here’s why:
- Sharpens the Mind: Quizzes act like a mental workout, challenging memory and recall. This helps keep cognitive skills sharp and may even delay age-related decline.
- Boosts Mood: Answering questions correctly triggers the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the brain. This can elevate mood and promote a sense of accomplishment.
- Sparks Joy: Recalling trivia or learning new facts can be genuinely enjoyable. Quizzes provide a lighthearted and stimulating activity that brings a sense of fun and laughter.
Answer the Cowboy Movie Quiz for Seniors Now!
Answer the Cowboy Movie Quiz to test your seniors’ knowledge about cowboy movies now!
1. What actor was known as The Duke and appeared in the movie True Grit?
(A) John Wayne
2.What was John Wayne’s real name?
(A) Marion Morrison
3. Known as the Singing Cowboy and starring in movies and his own television show his signature song was “Back in the Saddle Again”?
(A) Gene Autry
4. Known as “The King of Cowboys”, and one of the most popular Western stars of his era. He appeared in over 100 films and many radio & television shows in his name. He had a golden horse called Trigger and a German Shepherd dog called Bullet?
(A) Roy Rogers
5. Born in 1930 this actor also became a director & producer, he was famous in cowboy movies such as Hang Em High, Pale Rider, Unforgiven & the movie Escape from Alcatraz?
(A) Clint Eastwood
6. He started his career as a stunt rider in movies then became a popular actor starting in silent movies then his first sound movie The Virginian in the early 1930s. He starred in the movie High Noon also Garden of Evil & Fighting Caravans. He was also known as Coop?
(A) Gary Cooper
7. Retiring after 27 years in the military ranked a Major General he began his acting career. Known for his distinctive drawl in the movies Cheyenne Autumn, Winchester ’73, How the West was Won, Liberty Valance, Shenandoah. Also in the movies It’s a Wonderful Life & The Glen Miller Story?
(A) James Stewart
8. Wearing a black hat and riding a horse called Topper?
(A) Hopalong Cassidy
9. Starring in movies such as The Yearling, How the West was Won, Big Country, Mackennas Gold, The Guns of Navarone & To Kill a Mockingbird?
(A) Gregory Peck
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10. Starring in Maverick, Support you Local Sheriff, Support your Local Gunfighter and as Bret Maverik?
(A) James Garner
11. Starring in Buffalo Bill and the Indians, Hombre and Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid & Cool Handed Luke?
(A) Paul Newman
12. Who said “Hi Ho Silver Away?”
(A) The Lone Ranger
13. The Lone Ranger had a side kick who was he and what was his name?
(A) Tonto – a native Indian companion
14. What color bullets did the Lone Ranger shoot from his gun in the 1981 feature film?
(A) Silver – he was told silver bullets shot straighter and were more solid
15. A very popular TV show from 1950 – 1956 starring a Mexican cowboy and his jovial sidekick Pancho?
(A) The Cisco Kid
16. Name the characters in Bonanza the father and three sons?
(A) Ben Cartwright, Little Joe, Adam & Hoss
17. Ben Cartwright was played by actor?
(A) Lorne Greene
18. Marshall Matt Dillion in Gunsmoke was played by actor?
(A) James Arness
19. The life and adventures of the Ingall’s family living on a farm in Minnesota. What was the name of the show starring Michael Landon?
(A) Little House on the Prairie
20. Amanda Blake played a red headed saloon owner “Miss Kitty Russell”, in a western TV show what was the show called?
(A) Gunsmoke
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