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'Star Trek TOS' No.1 Trivia Quiz

Test your mettle on this subtle 'Star Trek TOS' test! Have fun! Not all questions can be answered by watching the show.

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

Author
Fordman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
46,675

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3900

Last 3 plays: Guest 192 (6/10), Guest 5 (8/10), lachicadecafe (6/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What popular 'Star Trek' cast member was originally approached to play the role of Spock? Hint

Deforest Kelley

James Doohan

George Takei

Bill Shatner

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lieutenant Uhura's name translates to what in English? Hint

Love

Bold

Brave

Freedom

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the middle of filming what episode did Bill Shatner receive word that his father had passed away? Hint

Devil in the Dark

Friday's Child

Miri

Shore Leave

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which cast member spent some time in an internment camp? Hint

George Takei

James Doohan

Bill Shatner

Morgan Woodward

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what episode marked the first visual appearance produced for the series of a Klingon Battle Cruiser? Hint

Elaan of Troyius

The Trouble with Tribbles

Friday's Child

The Enterprise Incident

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what episode did we see TV's first interracial kiss? Hint

Obsession

The Man Trap

Plato's Stepchildren

Is There In Truth No Beauty?

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what episode, production-wise, did the character Pavel Chekov make his debut?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was George Samuel Kirk's (Captain Kirk's brother) occupation? Hint

Mechanical Engineer

Research Biologist

Botanist

Doctor

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Question 9 of 10

9. What episode marked the last appearance of Lt. Kevin Riley, played by Bruce Hyde? Hint

Dagger of the Mind

Shore Leave

Miri

The Conscience of the King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Chief Medical Officer in the episode 'Where No Man Has Gone Before'? Hint

Dr. Boyce

Dr. McCoy

Dr. M' Benga

Dr. Piper

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 22 2024 : Guest 192: 6/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 5: 8/10
Dec 07 2024 : lachicadecafe: 6/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 104: 8/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 76: 6/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 81: 5/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 97: 3/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 216: 6/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 74: 3/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What popular 'Star Trek' cast member was originally approached to play the role of Spock?

Answer: Deforest Kelley

2. Lieutenant Uhura's name translates to what in English?

Answer: Freedom

3. In the middle of filming what episode did Bill Shatner receive word that his father had passed away?

Answer: Devil in the Dark

4. Which cast member spent some time in an internment camp?

Answer: George Takei

5. In what episode marked the first visual appearance produced for the series of a Klingon Battle Cruiser?

Answer: Elaan of Troyius

It was only talked about or shown as a vague blip on previous episodes.

6. In what episode did we see TV's first interracial kiss?

Answer: Plato's Stepchildren

7. In what episode, production-wise, did the character Pavel Chekov make his debut?

Answer: Catspaw

This was a result of the Russian newspaper "Pravda" which vilified the show for not having a Russian representative aboard the Enterprise. This was due to the fact that the Russians were the first into space and wanted to be properly recognized.

8. What was George Samuel Kirk's (Captain Kirk's brother) occupation?

Answer: Research Biologist

9. What episode marked the last appearance of Lt. Kevin Riley, played by Bruce Hyde?

Answer: The Conscience of the King

10. Who was the Chief Medical Officer in the episode 'Where No Man Has Gone Before'?

Answer: Dr. Piper

Dr Piper was played by Paul Fix who was a regular on the "Rifleman" TV series.

Source: Author Fordman

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