Quiz on The Story of Ken McElroy, The Town Bully

What year was Ken McElroy shot in broad daylight?

• 1981

• 1976

• 1990

• 1980

In which state did the incident involving Ken McElroy occur?

• Missouri

• Kansas

• Nebraska

• Iowa

How many times was McElroy charged in theft cases?

• 25

• 15

• 30

• 21

What was the final event that led the townspeople to take action against McElroy?

• Burning a house

• A neighborhood meeting

• Shooting a dog

• Shooting Ernest Bowenkamp

What was Ken McElroy's profession?

• Lawyer

• Criminal

• Shopkeeper

• Farmer

What did McElroy do to avoid statutory rape charges?

• Married the victim

• Fled the town

• Bribed the judge

• Threatened the victim's family

What year was McElroy born?

• 1934

• 1924

• 1944

• 1954

What did the sheriff suggest the townspeople do in response to McElroy's actions?

• Form a neighborhood watch

• Arm themselves

• Evict McElroy

• Ignore McElroy

What did McElroy's lawyer say about him?

• Best client I ever had

• Difficult to defend

• Innocent and misunderstood

• Uncooperative and aggressive

What legal action was taken against McElroy immediately before his death?

• He was acquitted of all charges

• He was sentenced to prison

• He was released on bail

• He was under house arrest