Cowboys (Ducksters)

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

•  Herd cattle

• Take care of horses

• Repair fences

• All choices

• No choices

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

• Wrangling

• Cattle drive

• Market run

• Roundup

What was the job of the wrangler?

• Cook the meals

• Brand the cattle

• Keep track of the extra horses

• Lead the cattle drive

How did cowboys know which cattle belonged to what ranch?

• By the brand

• By the color

• By the hooves

• By the ears

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

• Saddle

• Boots

• Chaps

• Hat

• Spurs

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

• Slap on the hand

• Month in jail

• Hanging

• No punishment as horses were free

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

• Wranglers

• Chaps

•  Bandanas

• Leggings

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

• Rodeo

• Western

• Horse match

• Rancher

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

• Cowhand

• Cowpoke

• Buckaroo

• Tenderfoot

What was a popular musical instrument for cowboys?

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Bass

• Harmonica