1. the Wild West
   the American South
2. the New West
   the Mississippi River

The American frontier in the late 19th century is typically portrayed as lawless and chaotic. These qualities earned this period the name the Wild West.

1. Fort Bragg
   Fort Johnson
2. Fort Mustang
   Fort Courage

Fort Courage is a stockade style fort with wooden palisades. Beside the fort, a little town sits by the same name where soldiers like to hang out when they're off duty.

1. Corporal Matt Courage
   General Sam Courage
2. Major Ted Courage
   Captain Robert Courage

It took General Sam Courage 40 years to rise through the ranks of the military. That was common for lifetime military men prior to the Civil War.

1. the Mexican-American War
   the War of 1912
2. the Civil War
   World War I

The Civil War devastated the United States. Not only did it divide the country, but it divided neighbors and families as well.

1. Morgan Sylvester O'Rourke
   Wilton Parmenter
2. Randolph Agarn
   Hannibal Shirley Dobbs

Captain Wilton Parmenter is a courageous leader, a fitting quality for Fort Courage. However, he does seem to be clueless at times, leading his soldiers without much thought.

1. Captain Peacock
   The Western Whiner
2. The Great Chair Man
   Scourge of the West

A scourge is a whip used for punishment. Although Captain Parmenter received the nickname "Scourge of the West," he wasn't exactly known as a disciplinarian.

1. the Apache tribe
   the Navajo tribe
2. the Hekawi tribe
   the Otoe tribe

The Hekawis aren't a large and prosperous tribe. In fact, they seem to be contained to one small village that isn't very easy to get to.

1. Wild Eagle
   Crazy Cat
2. Smokey Bear
   War Turtle

Characters from the show often seek advice from Chief Wild Eagle. He always leaves them with some wise Indian saying like "tepee never empty when frost on nose of buffalo."

1. Fighting Squirrel
   Twirling Snake
2. Mini Bear
   Yellow Chicken

Wild Eagle often comes off as blunt and cranky. However, he's actually friendly and helpful when others get to know him.

1. The Great White Pigeon
   The Sitting Fish
2. The Broken Bear
   The Furry Ant

Wild Eagle was played by Frank de Kova. His portrayal of the Indian chief was his best known television role.

1. Achilles Parmenter​
   Hannibal Parmenter
2. Jupiter Parmenter
   Hercules Parmenter

Wilton Parmenter's family has a long history in the military. When questioned, the captain is more than happy to name off all of the members who served.

1. Randolph Agarn
   Pete
2. Morgan Sylvester O'Rourke
   Leonard Star

Captain Parmenter courageously leads his soldiers against the Hekawis whenever they attack. Little does he know, the attacks are staged by Sergeant O'Rourke and Chief Wild Eagle, who actually have a peace treaty.

1. O'Rourke Enterprises
   Courage Enterprises
2. Sylvester Enterprises
   Western Enterprises

The treaty between Sergeant O'Rourke and Chief Wild Eagle allows O'Rourke to scheme ways to make money. Many of his schemes are on the soldiers stationed at Fort Courage.

1. a wagon shop
   a cattle ranch
2. a saloon
   a railroad company

Charlie is the town drunk who often hangs out at the saloon for obvious reasons. The part, which involved many stunts, was played by Harvey Parry, who was in his 60s by then.

1. Hannibal Shirley Dobbs
   Randolph Agarn
2. Pete
   Duncan

There was a running gag in the show where Corporal Agarn would give a response and Sergeant O'Rourke would reply, "Agarn, I don't know why everyone says you're so dumb." Only later would Agarn ask, "Who says I'm dumb?"

1. red
   black
2. brown
   white

Corporal Agarn is the only soldier who wears a white hat. He often uses that hat to smack troopers when he's frustrated with them.

1. Pablo
   El Diablo
2. El Gato
   El Perro

Corporal Agarn has many relatives from various countries including Canada and Russia. The same actor, Larry Storch, plays all of the relatives.

1. Vanderbilt
   Duffy
2. Leonard Starr
   Hannibal Shirley Dobbs

A bugle is a brass instrument controlled by the player's embouchure. Traditionally, it has been a popular instrument in the U.S. military.

1. Reveille
   Old Kentucky Home
2. Yankee Doodle
   The Star Spangled Banner

The song "Yankee Doodle" dates back to before the American Revolution. In fact, it was once used by British soldiers to mock colonial soldiers.

1. an alligator farm
   a shoe factory
2. a cattle farm
   a cargo ship

Private Dobbs is from the American South, where he learned to use a lasso. He's occasionally described as a "mama's boy."

1. Wilton Parmenter​
   Morgan Sylvester O'Rourke
2. Randolph Agarn
   Hannibal Shirley Dobbs

Daphne Parmenter comes to visit her brother at Fort Courage. When she arrives, she develops a crush on Private Dobbs.

1. Cannon operator
   Cook
2. Lookout
   Gunner

Trooper Vanderbilt is the lookout, but he's pretty much blind. He even has trouble seeing with glasses, which isn't a very good sign for Fort Courage.

1. He knew them.
   He was sleeping.
2. They were dressed as soldiers.
   He thought they were turkeys.

In another episode, Trooper Vanderbilt thought turkeys were Indians. Clearly, Fort Courage needs a new lookout.

1. a chicken farm
   a dress factory
2. an asylum
   a prison

Trooper Vanderbilt inspected bustles at the dress factory. Bustles were used to support the drapery on the back of a woman's dress.

1. the Battle of Gettysburg
   the Battle of the Alamo
2. the Battle of Antietam
   the Battle of Trenton

Trooper Duffy claims that he fought beside Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. Both men were killed at the Alamo.

1. He fought in every American war.
   He never enlisted.
2. He retired ten years ago.
   He's dead.

Trooper Duffy's service record is part of what makes him so interesting. Just like the stories he tells, he's a tall tale himself.

1. a trading post
   a brothel
2. a train station
   a barber shop

"Wrangler" Jane isn't your typical lady. She's more accustomed to wearing buckskins and a cowboy hat than a dress.

1. the saloon
   the butcher shop
2. the post office
   the grocery store

Often, "Wrangler" Jane will help defend Fort Courage. She's actually a better shot than most of the soldiers.

1. thanks
   maybe later
2. You're kissin' me!
   not in front of the men

Throughout the show, "Wrangler" Jane is determined to marry Captain Parmenter. He, on the other hand, struggles to return the affection.

1. Georgia
   New York
2. Massachusetts
   Virginia

The Hekawi tribe left Massachusetts when the Pilgrims arrived. The name of their tribe comes from when they got lost on that journey and asked, "Where the heck are we?"

1. Indian souvenirs
   guns
2. army clothing
   shoes

O'Rourke Enterprises use the Hekawis to produce multiple products, including Indian souvenirs and whiskey. The Hekawis are tough negotiators, but both sides eventually decide on fair terms.

1. Smokey Bear
   Crazy Cat
2. Roaring Chicken
   Bald Eagle

Crazy Cat is determined to become chief of the Hekawis. However, each time he makes a comment, Wild Eagle puts him in his place.

1. the bow and arrow
   the headdress
2. the peace pipe
   the turkey call

The Hekawis are a self-described peaceful tribe. They even claim to be "the proud descendants of cowards."

1. Roaring Chicken
   Laughing Chicken
2. Smokey Bear
   Dying Duck

The RoarChick test is named after the Rorschach test. The Rorschach test consists of a series of drawings which are used to determine a person's psychological makeup.

1. French
   German
2. Japanese
   Russian

Depending on the episode, Trooper Hoffenmueller only speaks German or English with a German accent. He also claims to be fluent in several Indian languages, but since he rarely speaks English, his interpreting skills aren't useful.