1883 TV Series Quiz – 14 Challenging Questions for True Yellowstone Fans

The 1883 TV series, created by Taylor Sheridan, is one of the most gripping prequels in television history. Acting as the origin story of the Dutton family from Yellowstone, it takes us back to the gritty days of the Old West, following pioneers on their dangerous journey across America.

With unforgettable performances from Sam Elliott (Shea Brennan), Tim McGraw (James Dutton), Faith Hill (Margaret Dutton), and Isabel May (Elsa Dutton), the show blends tragedy, history, and survival into a cinematic masterpiece.

If you think you know every detail about the journey, the dangers of the frontier, and the heartbreaking fate of the Duttons—this 14-question quiz will put your memory to the test.

Scroll down, take the quiz, and check your answers at the end. Are you a casual viewer, or a true pioneer of the 1883 universe?

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1883 TV Series Quiz

Question 1:

Who is the narrator of 1883?
A) James Dutton
B) Shea Brennan
C) Elsa Dutton
D) Thomas
E) Margaret Dutton

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Question 2:

What is the main destination of the pioneers in 1883?
A) California
B) Montana
C) Oregon
D) Texas
E) Colorado

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Question 3:

Which actor plays Shea Brennan, the tough but grieving Pinkerton agent?
A) Sam Elliott
B) Tim McGraw
C) Billy Bob Thornton
D) Tom Hanks
E) Kevin Costner

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Question 4:

Who plays James Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family?
A) Luke Grimes
B) Tim McGraw
C) Sam Elliott
D) Harrison Ford
E) Josh Lucas

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Question 5:

Margaret Dutton, James’s wife, is portrayed by which actress?
A) Kelly Reilly
B) Isabel May
C) Faith Hill
D) Helen Mirren
E) Jennifer Connelly

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Question 6:

What personal tragedy motivates Shea Brennan’s journey?
A) Loss of his farm
B) Death of his wife and daughter from smallpox
C) Injury during war
D) Financial ruin
E) Exile from the army

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Question 7:

Which historical figure briefly appears in the series, portrayed by Tom Hanks?
A) General Custer
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) General George Meade
D) General Grant
E) General Sherman

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Question 8:

What is Thomas’s role in the group?
A) Scout
B) Cook
C) Wagon leader
D) Ex-slave and former soldier helping guide the immigrants
E) Doctor

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Question 9:

What is the main cause of danger for the settlers during their journey?
A) Lack of food
B) Wild animals
C) Crossing rivers
D) Native American attacks
E) Bandits

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Question 10:

What ultimately happens to Elsa Dutton?
A) She survives and settles in Oregon
B) She marries a cowboy and stays behind
C) She dies from an arrow wound
D) She dies of smallpox
E) She disappears mysteriously

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Question 11:

Where do the Duttons eventually decide to settle instead of continuing to Oregon?
A) California
B) Colorado
C) Montana
D) Texas
E) Wyoming

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Question 12:

Which Native American tribe helps James Dutton when Elsa is injured?
A) Comanche
B) Sioux
C) Crow
D) Apache
E) Cheyenne

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Question 13:

What promise does Shea Brennan make about where he wants to die?
A) In the mountains
B) By a river
C) On the ocean shore
D) In Texas
E) At the Yellowstone Ranch

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Question 14:

How does 1883 connect to Yellowstone?
A) It shows the founding of the Dutton ranch
B) It introduces Beth Dutton’s ancestors
C) It shows John Dutton as a child
D) It tells Rip Wheeler’s backstory
E) It has no connection

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Correct Answers & Explanations

1. C) Elsa Dutton – She narrates with a poetic voice.
2. C) Oregon – The settlers aimed for Oregon.
3. A) Sam Elliott – Shea Brennan’s role.
4. B) Tim McGraw – Plays James Dutton.
5. C) Faith Hill – Portrays Margaret Dutton.
6. B) Death of his wife and daughter from smallpox – His grief drives him.
7. D) General Grant – Cameo by Tom Hanks.
8. D) Ex-slave and former soldier helping guide the immigrants – Thomas’s role.
9. C) Crossing rivers – Deadliest challenge for settlers.
10. C) She dies from an arrow wound – Elsa’s tragic fate.
11. C) Montana – Duttons settle here, founding Yellowstone ranch.
12. C) Crow – The Crow tribe offers aid.
13. C) On the ocean shore – Shea dies on the beach at sunset.
14. A) It shows the founding of the Dutton ranch – Connects directly to Yellowstone.

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