Bass Reeves: The Greatest Lawman of the Old West

What is a common image associated with the Old West in America?

• Western lawmen chasing criminals

• Native American tribes

• Gold mining

• Peaceful settlements

Where was Bass Reeves born?

• Arkansas

• Oklahoma

• Missouri

• Texas

How did Bass Reeves reportedly escape from slavery?

• He was bought by a sympathetic family

• He was released after the Civil War

• He escaped during a card game argument

• He was freed by his owner

What was Bass Reeves' role in the Western District of Arkansas?

• Sheriff

• Deputy Marshal

• Mayor

• Judge

What was one of Bass Reeves' specialties in capturing criminals?

• Setting traps

• Using disguises and aliases

• Bribing informants

• Using advanced technology

What personal challenge did Bass Reeves face in 1902?

• Facing a financial crisis

• Capturing his own son

• Losing his job

• Being injured in a shootout

What role did Bass Reeves take on towards the end of his career?

• Mayor of Paris, Texas

• Judge in Arkansas

• Policeman in Muskogee

• Sheriff of Fort Smith

How many arrests is Bass Reeves recorded to have made?

• Over 10,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 3,000

• Over 1,000

What is one theory about Bass Reeves' influence on popular culture?

• He was a model for Sherlock Holmes

• He influenced the character of Zorro

• He inspired the character of Wyatt Earp

• He was the basis for the Lone Ranger

What is a debated aspect of Bass Reeves' legacy?

• His relationship with Native American tribes

• His influence on the Lone Ranger character

• His number of arrests

• His role in the Civil War