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'Doctor Who' 1963-1989 Trivia Quiz

Any knowledgeable 'Doctor Who' fan should find this quiz easy.

A multiple-choice quiz by ponicho. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ponicho

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,487

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first actor to play the Doctor? Hint

William Hartnell

Colin Baker

Tom Baker

Richard Hundrall

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Question 2 of 10

2. What planet do the Daleks come from? Hint

Vulcan

Skaro

Earth

Mondas

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the original TV series, do we ever see the Daleks go up stairs?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the first story to feature the Cybermen called? Hint

The Cybermen

Silver Nemesis

Tomb of the Cybermen

The Tenth Planet

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Doctor is known for his long scarf? Hint

The first Doctor (William Hartnell)

The fourth Doctor (Tom Baker)

The second Doctor (Patrick Troughton)

The fifth Doctor (Peter Davison)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these characters is not a Time Lord? Hint

The Meddling Monk

The Rani

The Master

Davros

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the Doctor's robot dog called? Hint

LS1

Crow

Banx

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these was not a companion of the fifth Doctor? Hint

Turlough

Mel

Tegan

Nyssa

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Question 9 of 10

9. What occupation did Ian and Barbara have before joining the Doctor? Hint

They were computer programmers

They were Teachers

They were Police officers

They were unemployed

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times can the Doctor regenerate? Hint

Eight

Fifteen

Twelve

Ten

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first actor to play the Doctor?

Answer: William Hartnell

William Hartnell played the Doctor from 1963 to 1966.

2. What planet do the Daleks come from?

Answer: Skaro

We find out that the Daleks evolved out of a war between the Thals and the Kaleds in the first Dalek story 'The Daleks'.

3. In the original TV series, do we ever see the Daleks go up stairs?

Answer: Yes

We see a Dalek go up stairs only once in the original series, in the 1988 story 'Remembrance of the Daleks'.

4. What was the first story to feature the Cybermen called?

Answer: The Tenth Planet

'The Tenth Planet' was also the last story of the first Doctor.

5. Which Doctor is known for his long scarf?

Answer: The fourth Doctor (Tom Baker)

The Doctor tells us the scarf was made for him by Madam Nostrodarmas but we never find out who she is.

6. Which of these characters is not a Time Lord?

Answer: Davros

The Time Lords come from Galifray, the Doctor is also a Time Lord. Davros, first seen in 'Genesis of the Daleks', comes from Skaro.

7. What is the Doctor's robot dog called?

Answer: K9

K9 was built by Professor Marius, and was a companion of the fourth Doctor.

8. Which of these was not a companion of the fifth Doctor?

Answer: Mel

Mel, played by Bonnie Langford, was a companion of both the sixth and seventh Doctors. Turlough was played by Mark Strickson, Tegan by Janet Fielding and Nyssa by Sarah Sutton.

9. What occupation did Ian and Barbara have before joining the Doctor?

Answer: They were Teachers

Ian and Barbara joined the Doctor in the first ever episode 'An Unearthly Child'.

10. How many times can the Doctor regenerate?

Answer: Twelve

A Time Lord can regenerate twelve times but this can be extended as the Master, also a Time Lord, at the time played by Anthony Ainley, was offered a new cycle of regenerations in the 'Five Doctors'.

Source: Author ponicho

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