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Gene Roddenberry Trivia Quiz

Just finished a biography on Gene Roddenberry - thought I'd share some information about him!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,241

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was his first wife's name? Hint

Jane

Kathryn

Majel

Eileen

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many daughters did he have? Hint

Twenty

Three

Two

None

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many sons did he have? Hint

Two

None

One

Three

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which episode of 'Star Trek The Next Generation' had a little slide with his name and dates? Hint

'Time's Arrow'

'Unification'

'All Good Things...'

'Encounter at Farpoint'

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was his second wife's name? Hint

Jane

Saffron

Janine

Majel

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is he most famous for creating? Hint

Star Trek

Cure for the measles

Trouble at Paramount

The first paper doll with pierced ears and matching handbag

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Gene do during WWII? Hint

Flew Planes

Made canteens

Bandaged soldiers

Hid out in South Africa

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was his career after end of WWII? Hint

Worked in a bookstore

Los Angeles Police Officer

Switched to the Navy

Acted in television

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Question 9 of 10

9. What city was he born in? Hint

New York City

Los Angeles

El Paso

Jacksonville

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the AUTHORIZED biography of Gene Roddenberry? Hint

Toni Morrison

David Alexander

William Shatner

Robert Justman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was his first wife's name?

Answer: Eileen

They were later divorced.

2. How many daughters did he have?

Answer: Two

Dawn and Doreen are both from his first marriage.

3. How many sons did he have?

Answer: One

One from his second marriage.

4. Which episode of 'Star Trek The Next Generation' had a little slide with his name and dates?

Answer: 'Unification'

Interesting Tidbit: Gene Roddenberry didn't like this episode when he read the script because he thought it was too much like a 2-hour ad for 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.'

5. What was his second wife's name?

Answer: Majel

Better known in the 'Star Trek' world as the voice of the computer and as Mrs. Troi.

6. What is he most famous for creating?

Answer: Star Trek

If you don't know the answer, you're in big trouble!

7. What did Gene do during WWII?

Answer: Flew Planes

He was an accomplished pilot and flew for Pan Am after the war.

8. What was his career after end of WWII?

Answer: Los Angeles Police Officer

Both Gene and his brother became policemen - following in the footsteps of his father.

9. What city was he born in?

Answer: El Paso

10. Who wrote the AUTHORIZED biography of Gene Roddenberry?

Answer: David Alexander

It's a good read - go get it!

Source: Author ladymacb29

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