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Jack the Ripper on TV Trivia Quiz

There have been multiple stories about Jack the Ripper shown on TV in one way or another over the years. Here are some questions about a few of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by BaronTR. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BaronTR

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
69,528

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
601

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Question 1 of 5

1. On what show did a female criminologist get to live out her dream of trying to catch Jack during an episode?

Answer: (2 words)

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who played Inspector Abberline in the 1988 Miniseries 'Jack the Ripper'? Hint

Ben Kingsley

Anthony Perkins

Michael Caine

George Michael

3. According to the 'Star Trek episode' 'Wolf in the Fold', Jack was an entity that possessed individuals to commit a series of murders covering centuries. What crew member was possessed in the episode? Hint

Chekov

McCoy

Spock

Scotty

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Question 4 of 5

4. In the episode 'The Ripper', what did Carl Kolchak (The Night Stalker) figure out was the only way to kill Jack? Hint

Drowning

Suffocation

A Stake in the Heart

Electrocution

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Question 5 of 5

5. In the 'Babylon 5' episode 'Comes the Inquisitor', Jack comes to the station to test Ambassador Delenn on behalf of the Vorlons. What was his name on earth? Hint

Holmes

Cream

Sebastian

Albert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what show did a female criminologist get to live out her dream of trying to catch Jack during an episode?

Answer: Fantasy Island

Given an opportunity to choose any fantasy, you choose to hunt Jack the Ripper. Next time, go for the beach.

2. Who played Inspector Abberline in the 1988 Miniseries 'Jack the Ripper'?

Answer: Michael Caine

Apparently, there weren't any 'Jaws' sequels being filmed at the time.

Answer: Scotty

In the story, every round of killings totaled 5, just like the Whitechapel murders.

4. In the episode 'The Ripper', what did Carl Kolchak (The Night Stalker) figure out was the only way to kill Jack?

Answer: Electrocution

We never actually hear Jack speak during the episode, as Kolchak hunts him down and lures him into a trap involving Electric Wires and water.

5. In the 'Babylon 5' episode 'Comes the Inquisitor', Jack comes to the station to test Ambassador Delenn on behalf of the Vorlons. What was his name on earth?

Answer: Sebastian

The Vorlons saw that Jack was well suited for the mission of cruelly testing individuals who might lead the way against the Shadows, abducted him, and kept him alive for centuries doing penance for his crimes. Wayne Alexander did a great job of playing the character.

The calm enjoyment Jack seemed to get inflicting pain, and his final conversation with Captain Sheridan where he admits his identity and justifies the murders had an assurance about it that gave me chills.

Source: Author BaronTR

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