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About This Quiz
As a television show, "Gunsmoke" ran for 20 years, but you may not have known that it was a radio show before and during some of that same time. Many have said that the show stood out from the others in the way that it remained more subtle and more faithful to the pace and energy of life out on the prairie. Excellent sound effects and a strong cast of characters brought the drama to life and made the listener and watcher feel like they were there.
Are you the heroic Marshal Matt Dillion who is honest, reliable, and willing to do whatever it takes to bring civility and safety to the Wild West? Maybe you relate more to Dr. Galen Adams, who has seen more than his fair share of carnage and suffering in this life. On the other hand, perhaps you relate more to Miss Kitty, who runs the town's saloon. In her, you'll find someone with feelings of love for the hero but struggles with society's judgment of her profession and the reality of the hero's dangerous work. And yet, if you find yourself preferring to enjoy life and keep things simple, Festus Haggen should fit you just about perfectly.
Are you ready to find out which iconic "Gunsmoke" character you are? Let's ride.
Would you consider yourself to be a reliable person?
I'm not as dependable as some.
I'm going to be the one you can depend on in most emergencies.
Yes, most of the time that is definitely true.
I am someone you can totally depend on.
How accurate are your gut instincts?
It's amazing how often I'm right.
I trust my head way more than my gut.
I have found that my gut is a little unreliable.
It's more reliable than most people might think.
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Would you say that you're kind of jaded by life?
No, I'm an eternal optimist.
Yeah, I've seen a lot of dark stuff.
Not at all, but you could say that I have every right to be.
Sure, maybe in some ways, but I'm still generally hopeful.
If someone asked you to use a lasso, what would likely be the outcome?
You might actually be surprised how good I was with it.
I would be able to do amazing things with the lasso.
I have a general idea of what to do with it, but it probably wouldn't be pretty.
I would be clueless. I'm as likely to tie myself up as anything else.
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Which phrase best describes your love life?
It's complicated.
I'm in love with someone that I can never really be with.
It used to be a lot more exciting than it is now.
I'm a lonesome cowboy/cowgirl.
What pace do you prefer to move at in life?
I prefer to just kind of mosey along.
I generally move pretty slow, but I rise to the occasion when there's an emergency.
I generally need to be on my toes, but I dream about a quieter life.
I've got places to go and criminals to deal with.
What would you say people's first impression of you is?
People assume that I'm kind of loose with my morals.
I think they generally think of me as a bit grumpy.
Generally, I think people look up to me.
I don't make a good first impression, but I do tend to grow on people.
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Have you ever been on a horse?
I'm an expert rider.
I'm not a fan of horse riding.
I've been on horses a bunch of times.
I tried it once or twice.
How rare is it for you to tell a lie?
I have to bend the truth a bit from time to time.
I'll only tell a little lie if it protects someone's feelings and doesn't cause any harm.
I fudge the truth on a regular basis, but it's all in good fun.
I'm a very honest person.
How much are you exposed to the darker side of humanity?
I've seen a little bit, but it doesn't get me down.
I have to deal with people at their worst more often than I'd like.
I've seen some pretty horrible stuff in my day.
I definitely see some of the baser instincts on a pretty regular basis.
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Are you more likely to be the one making coffee or the one drinking coffee others have made?
I make it once in a while, but it's more common for me to drink coffee that someone else has made.
I'm always the one making it.
I pretty much only drink coffee that others have made.
I make it more often than I drink from pots that others have brewed.
How big of a vocabulary do you have?
It's small, but I get by okay.
I have a vast list of words I can choose from.
I know the slang and generally stick to pretty basic language.
I'm not a writer or anything, but I can communicate pretty clearly most of the time.
How good are your sharpshooting skills?
I don't know, I've never shot a gun.
They are pretty awful.
I have amazing sharpshooting skills.
I might surprise you with just how accurate I am.
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How willing would you be to sacrifice yourself to protect others?
I would do it in a heartbeat.
I'm not looking to be a hero, but I will do what I feel is right.
Let's put it this way, I'd much rather not have to do that.
I'm really hoping someone else is the brave one.
How would you say most people view your role in society?
People are appreciative of what I do, but I don't know if they admire me or not.
I am generally looked down on for what I do.
Most people will initially take me for granted, but over time they tend to see my value.
I am highly admired by pretty much everyone.
How are you around blood and guts?
I would likely get a little weak in the knees.
It would bother me, but I would deal with it.
I don't have any problem in dealing with that stuff.
I would faint!
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Just how laid back are you?
I do things by the book.
I have moments where I lose my cool, but they are rare.
I wouldn't say I'm high-strung, but laid back doesn't exactly fit either.
I'm about as relaxed as they come.
How appealing does the life of a cowboy or cowgirl, out there riding the range, sound to you?
I wouldn't mind doing it. I think I'm kind of built for that life.
It sounds just about perfect to me.
Some days it sounds great, but I think I'd get bored.
I need more interesting work to keep me entertained.
What are you more likely to be doing on a Friday night?
Working.
Reading a book.
Keeping an eye on my friends.
Partying.
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How much traveling do you do?
I stay pretty close to home most of the time.
It's pretty rare for me to travel.
I take a few big trips each year.
I need to get out of Dodge once in a while.
What's your highest level of education?
I have a graduate degree.
I have a high school diploma.
I didn't finish high school.
I have a bachelors degree.
How often do you find yourself in the middle of arguments?
I can't help it if people want to argue with me about stuff.
I stay away from arguments most of the time.
I get sucked into arguments a lot more than I'd like.
It happens once in a while, but it's pretty rare.
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Would you prefer to live in town or outside of it?
I'd like to be just outside of the town limits; close but not too close.
I'd prefer to live pretty far away from town, but my life keeps me closer than that.
I'd rather live in town.
I'd love to be out on the range.
How long have you lived in your current residence?
I just moved there.
I've been in the same spot for ages.
I've left before, but I ended up coming back.
It's been a little while.
What part of the day are you usually at your best?
At night.
In the morning.
During midday.
In the afternoon.
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How often can you be found down at the saloon?
I'll pop in there once in a while.
I never visit the place, as far as you know.
I spend most of my time there.
I work at a bar, so I'm there way more than I'd like to be.
Would you say that you're a good role model for young people?
You could do worse than having me as a role model.
I'm a better role model than most people think.
I wouldn't say that. I do get up to some mischief.
I'm the best role model you could hope for.
How many episodes of "Gunsmoke" would you say that you've seen?
I've never watched "Gunsmoke."
I've seen a lot of them.
I've seen one or two episodes of "Gunsmoke."
I've seen a few episodes of "Gunsmoke."
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