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1. The actor ......................... played the third doctor

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The correct answer is John Pertwee, Jon Pertwee, Jon Pertwe. These are the names of the actor who played the third doctor.

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Embark on a time-traveling adventure with our Classic Doctor Who Quiz! Test your knowledge of the iconic Doctor Who series, focusing on the classic era. From the First... see moreDoctor to the Seventh, explore the TARDIS, encounter memorable companions, and face legendary villains. Perfect for Whovians and sci-fi enthusiasts, this quiz promises an engaging challenge. Dive into the rich history of Classic Doctor Who, spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, and discover fascinating facts about the Time Lord's early adventures. Prove your expertise in all things classic Whovian—take the quiz and celebrate the timeless legacy of Doctor Who! see less

2. The daleks creator and chief kaled scientist davros featured in which dalek story first?

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davros was a classic doctor who monster that appeared in all of the stories named as choices

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3. Which companion was known for carrying explosives around with them

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Ace is known for carrying explosives around with her. This is a reference to the character Ace, who appeared in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Ace, whose real name is Dorothy McShane, was a companion of the Seventh Doctor. She was known for her love of explosives and often carried around homemade explosives in her backpack.

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4. The happiness patrol, paradise towers and ghost light are all stories from which doctor?

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The correct answer is 7. The question is asking which Doctor the stories "The Happiness Patrol," "Paradise Towers," and "Ghost Light" are from. The answer is 7 because these stories are all from the era of the Seventh Doctor, portrayed by Sylvester McCoy.

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5. Which story was not a patrick troughton story?

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The question asks which story was not a Patrick Troughton story. The correct answer is "the curse of peladon." Patrick Troughton was an actor who played the second incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British science fiction series Doctor Who. He appeared in several stories during his tenure, including "the underwater menace," "the krotons," "the dominators," and "the highlanders." However, "the curse of peladon" was not one of the stories in which Troughton portrayed the Doctor.

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6. Which one was a real cyberman story?

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The correct answer is "the moonbase." This is a real Cyberman story from the popular television series Doctor Who. In this episode, the Doctor and his companions arrive at a moonbase in the year 2070, where they encounter the Cybermen who are planning to take over the base and convert the humans into Cybermen. The Doctor and his team must find a way to stop the Cybermen and save the base.

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7. What story came first;

the ice warriors, the seeds of death, the monster of peladon, the curse of peladon?

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The correct answer is "the ice warriors." This is because "the ice warriors" was the first story to feature the Ice Warriors, a reptilian alien race, in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The other stories mentioned in the question, "the seeds of death," "the monster of peladon," and "the curse of peladon," are all subsequent stories that featured the Ice Warriors as well.

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8. Which of the following was not a dalek story

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The correct answer is "the rise of the daleks". This is because "the rise of the daleks" is not a story in the Doctor Who series. The other options listed - "the power of the daleks", "the evil of the daleks", "planet of the daleks", and "day of the daleks" - are all actual episodes or stories that feature the Daleks as the main antagonists.

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9. The doctors companion ace joined the doctor in his travels at the end of which story in the 1980's

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Ace joined the Doctor in his travels at the end of the story "Dragonfire" in the 1980s.

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10. K.9 the robot dog joined in .... first

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The correct answer is "the invisible enemy" because the question is asking which of the given options did k.9 the robot dog join in first. Out of all the options, "the invisible enemy" is the earliest episode in which k.9 the robot dog made an appearance.

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11. In 1963 the first story was aired (an unearthly child) the stories that followed, in order are...

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The correct answer is "the daleks, the edge of destruction, marco polo, the keys of marinus..." because it follows the chronological order in which the stories were aired. "An Unearthly Child" was the first story aired in 1963, followed by "The Daleks," "The Edge of Destruction," "Marco Polo," and finally "The Keys of Marinus."

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12. How many seasons did sylvester mccoy have?

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Sylvester McCoy portrayed the character of the Doctor in the television series "Doctor Who" from 1987 to 1989. During his tenure, he appeared in three seasons of the show.

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13. What story came first, terror of the autons, spearhead from space, the three doctors, the krotons, the claws of axos?

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The correct answer is "the krotons." This is the only episode among the options which aired in the sixth season, while "Spearhead from Space" was from season 7, followed by "Terror of the Autons" and "The Claws of Axos" which appeared in season 8. "The Three Doctors" is the second episode from season 10. 

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14. Complete the following list of stories in order; spearhead from space, and the silurians, ................., inferno

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The correct answer is "ambassadors of death" because it fits the pattern of the other stories listed in chronological order. "Spearhead from Space" is the first story, followed by "The Silurians," and then "Ambassadors of Death" comes before "Inferno." Therefore, "Ambassadors of Death" is the missing story that completes the list.

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15. what monster is this? and what story is it from?

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This question is asking for the identification of a monster and the story it is from. The correct answer is "an ice warrior from the story the ice warriors." This suggests that the monster in question is an ice warrior and it appeared in the story titled "the ice warriors."

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16. What does the doctors diary say on it in the story power of the daleks and tomb of the cybermen?

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In the stories "Power of the Daleks" and "Tomb of the Cybermen," the doctor's diary is referred to as the "500 year diary." This suggests that the diary contains records and information spanning a period of 500 years. It implies that the doctor has been keeping track of his experiences, encounters, and knowledge for a significant amount of time, making the diary a valuable resource for him.

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17. How many proper cyberman stories have there been in the classic series of doctor who?

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The correct answer is 9. This means that there have been 9 proper Cyberman stories in the classic series of Doctor Who.

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18. Which fourth doctor story did not feature the tardis throughout

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The correct answer is "genesis of the daleks". This story did not feature the TARDIS throughout. In this particular episode, the Doctor and his companions were transported to the planet Skaro by the Time Lords, rather than using the TARDIS to travel. The Doctor was sent on a mission to prevent the creation of the Daleks, which adds to the uniqueness of this story as it deviates from the typical TARDIS-centered adventures.

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19. what story is this clip from?

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The correct answer is "silver nemesis." This suggests that the clip is from an episode or a scene in the Doctor Who series titled "silver nemesis."

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20. Which story was not a regeneration story

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Castrovalva is the story that was not a regeneration story. In this story, the Fifth Doctor, played by Peter Davison, does not regenerate into a new incarnation. Instead, it continues the storyline immediately after the regeneration from the Fourth Doctor to the Fifth Doctor, which occurred in the previous story "Logopolis". The other stories mentioned, "Time and the Rani", "The Caves of Androzani", "The Tenth Planet", and "Planet of the Spiders", all involve the Doctor undergoing a regeneration process into a new incarnation.

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21. What story first features the dalek emperor?

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The correct answer is "the evil of the daleks." This story first features the Dalek Emperor, which is a significant character in the Doctor Who series. It is important to note that the other options listed are also stories that involve the Daleks, but "the evil of the daleks" is the first story to introduce the Dalek Emperor.

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22. The cybercontroller first appeared in the story tomb of the cybermen in the 1960's, what was the last story of the classic series to feature the cybercontroller?

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some stories did feature cyberliutennants and cyberleaders but not cybercontrollers

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23. What title sequence first featured a logo and not just type?

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The correct answer is "john pertwee titles". This suggests that the title sequence featuring a logo and not just type was first introduced during John Pertwee's tenure as the Doctor in the TV show "Doctor Who".

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24. what story is this image from?

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The correct answer is "the wheel in space" because the image is most likely from the Doctor Who episode titled "The Wheel in Space." This episode features the Doctor and his companions on a space station called "The Wheel" where they encounter Cybermen.

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25. In the TV show Doctor Who, what is the name of the Doctor's time-traveling spaceship?

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In Doctor Who, the Doctor's time-traveling spaceship is called the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). It is famously disguised as a British police box on the outside but much larger on the inside. The TARDIS allows the Doctor to travel anywhere in time and space, making it central to the show's adventures. The other options (Millennium Falcon, Enterprise, Serenity) are ships from other sci-fi franchises.

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26. In which Doctor Who serial did the sonic screwdriver first appear?

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The sonic screwdriver, a versatile tool used by the Doctor to solve problems and overcome obstacles, first appeared in the Fifth series, sixth episode of Doctor Who, titled "Fury from the Deep." This episode aired in 1968 and featured the Second Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton. The sonic screwdriver quickly became a signature tool for the Doctor, and its various functions and capabilities have evolved throughout the show's history.

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The actor ......................... played the third doctor
The daleks creator and chief kaled scientist davros featured in which...
Which companion was known for carrying explosives around with them
The happiness patrol, paradise towers and ghost light are all stories...
Which story was not a patrick troughton story?
Which one was a real cyberman story?
What story came first;the ice warriors, the seeds of death, the...
Which of the following was not a dalek story
The doctors companion ace joined the doctor in his travels at the end...
K.9 the robot dog joined in .... first
In 1963 the first story was aired (an unearthly child) the stories...
How many seasons did sylvester mccoy have?
What story came first, terror of the autons, spearhead from space, the...
Complete the following list of stories in order; ...
What monster is this? and what story is it from?
What does the doctors diary say on it in the story power of the daleks...
How many proper cyberman stories have there been in the classic series...
Which fourth doctor story did not feature the tardis throughout
What story is this clip from?
Which story was not a regeneration story
What story first features the dalek emperor?
The cybercontroller first appeared in the story tomb of the cybermen...
What title sequence first featured a logo and not just type?
What story is this image from?
In the TV show Doctor Who, what is the name of the Doctor's...
In which Doctor Who serial did the sonic screwdriver first appear?
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