Do You Know The Real Wyatt Earp?

You may know Wyatt Earp from the famous movies made in his name, but do you know the real deal? How much do you know about the life of famed outlaw Wyatt Earp? Enough to pass this quiz? Let's find out if you're going to go out with a bang!
START THE QUIZ!

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Where was Wyatt Earp born?
El Paso, Texas
Monmouth, Illinois
Los Angeles, California

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What year was Wyatt Earp born?
1890
1848
1902

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How many siblings did Wyatt Earp have?
10
7
4

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What was one of Wyatt's first jobs?
Logger
Bartender
Teamster

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What famous lawman worked with him on the Dodge City police force?
Pat Garett
Wild Bill Hickock
Bat Masterson

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According to Wyatt Earp, where did he meet John "Doc" Holiday?
Arizona
Texas
California

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True or false: After Earps first wedding, he was elected constable in Lamar, Missouri.
True
False

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Who was NOT involved in the "Shootout at the OK Corral"?
Wyatt Earp
James Earp
Virgil Earp

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How many times was he shot during his life?
4
0
7

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Why was Earp arrested in 1871?
Stealing horses
Prostitution
Money laundering

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Which controversial boxing match did Earp referee?
Fitzsimmons vs. Sharkey
Ali vs. Montgomery
Gonzo vs- Sharkey

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Who was quoted as saying, "No man can have a more loyal friend than Wyatt Earp, nor a more dangerous enemy?"
Doc Holliday
Ike Clanton
Morgan Earp
While you may know the movie version of this western hero, you don't know the real Wyatt Earp just yet! Fear not, in taking this quiz, you taught yourself a thing or two about this legendary gun slinger and the actions hat made him so famous!

C+, Wyatt Earp Novice

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Right!
When it comes to the real Wyatt Earp, you know your stuff! Sure, anyone can know the movie version of this legendary icon, but what about the real deal? You know just about everything there is to know about this icon and the moments that carved his place in time.

B+, Wyatt Earp Wise

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Right!
Go ahead and tip your hat to a job well done! You know the real Wyatt Earp as only a true western history buff can. Forget all about the movies and books, only true historians can name the actions that made this man the legend he is today. You're just about as iconic as this gun slinger!

A+, Wyatt Earp Expert

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Right!
1
Where was Wyatt Earp born?
El Paso, Texas
Monmouth, Illinois
Los Angeles, California
2
What year was Wyatt Earp born?
1890
1848
1902
3
How many siblings did Wyatt Earp have?
10
7
4
4
What was one of Wyatt's first jobs?
Logger
Bartender
Teamster
5
What famous lawman worked with him on the Dodge City police force?
Pat Garett
Wild Bill Hickock
Bat Masterson
6
According to Wyatt Earp, where did he meet John "Doc" Holiday?
Arizona
Texas
California
7
True or false: After Earps first wedding, he was elected constable in Lamar, Missouri.
True
False
8
Who was NOT involved in the "Shootout at the OK Corral"?
Wyatt Earp
James Earp
Virgil Earp
9
How many times was he shot during his life?
4
0
7
10
Why was Earp arrested in 1871?
Stealing horses
Prostitution
Money laundering
11
Which controversial boxing match did Earp referee?
Fitzsimmons vs. Sharkey
Ali vs. Montgomery
Gonzo vs- Sharkey
12
Who was quoted as saying, "No man can have a more loyal friend than Wyatt Earp, nor a more dangerous enemy?"
Doc Holliday
Ike Clanton
Morgan Earp