How Well Do You Know Star Trek: The Original Series?

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1. In the episode "Patterns of Force" Mr. Spock and Captain Kirk arrive on a planet dominated by?
(What?!)

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The correct answer is "People who emulate Nazis." In the episode "Patterns of Force," Mr. Spock and Captain Kirk arrive on a planet where the dominant society is emulating the Nazis from Earth's history. This is evident from the reference to the episode's title, which suggests a pattern of force similar to that of the Nazis.

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How Well Do You Know Star Trek: The Original Series? - Quiz

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2. Vulcan blood is....

Explanation

Vulcan blood is copper based. This means that Vulcans have copper-based molecules, such as hemocyanin, in their blood instead of iron-based molecules like humans. This difference in blood composition allows Vulcans to have a higher tolerance for extreme temperatures and a more efficient oxygen transport system.

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3. Welcome to the quiz.Let's start with an easy one...Where precisely was Mr. Spock born?

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Mr. Spock, a fictional character from the Star Trek series, was born in the city of Shi'Kahr on the planet Vulcan. This is a well-known fact within the Star Trek universe.

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4. What was the name of the dame of the hour in "Requiem for Methuselah"?

Explanation

In the episode "Requiem for Methuselah" of the original Star Trek series, the character Reyna Kepek is the main focus of the story. She is a mysterious and alluring woman who becomes the love interest of Captain Kirk. The other options, Leila Kalomi and Ruth, are not the correct answers as they are not the names of the dame of the hour in this particular episode.

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5. Captain Kirk "died" in TOS multiple times, but were any of his actual deaths done by Gene Roddenberry/when Gene Roddenberry was alive?
(No depressing images.)

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The correct answer is "No" because none of Captain Kirk's actual deaths were done by Gene Roddenberry when he was alive. This implies that Gene Roddenberry did not write or create any storylines in which Captain Kirk died during his time on the original Star Trek series.

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6. The first appearance of Klingons is in which episode?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Errand of Mercy" because this episode is the first time that the Klingons are introduced in the Star Trek series. In this episode, the Federation and the Klingon Empire are in conflict over control of a strategically important planet. The Klingons are depicted as a warlike species with ridged foreheads and a distinct honor code. "Balance of Terror" is an earlier episode that features the Romulans, not the Klingons.

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7. In "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier" it's very obvious that Uhura is in some way romantic with whom?

Explanation

In "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier," it is evident that Uhura has a romantic connection with Scotty. This can be inferred from their interactions and the way they are portrayed in the film.

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8. Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner had worked together before "Star Trek: the Original Series", in an episode of what show?

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Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner had worked together before "Star Trek: the Original Series" in an episode of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.".

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9. What does the "H." in Leonard H. McCoy stand for?

Explanation

The "H." in Leonard H. McCoy stands for Horatio. This can be inferred from the question itself, which asks for the meaning of the "H." in his name. The other options, Herbert and Harold, are not mentioned in the question, so they can be eliminated as possible answers. Therefore, Horatio is the correct answer.

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10. The infamous "Footnote" from the novelization of "Star Trek: the Motion Picture" can be completely discarded for what reason?

Explanation

"Vulcans mate normally any time they want to. However, every seven years you do the ritual, the ceremony, the whole thing. The biological urge. You must, but any other time is any other emotion - humanoid emotion - when you're in love. When you want to, you know, when the urge is there, you do it. This every-seven-years business was taken too literally by too many people who don't stop and understand. We didn't mean it only every seven years. I mean, every seven years would be a little bad, and it would not explain the Vulcans of many different ages which are not seven years apart." - Dorothy C. Fontana

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11. Lt. Uhura's first name is?

Explanation

In the Star Trek series, Lt. Uhura's first name was never mentioned in any official or recognized source, known as canonical material. While there have been various non-canonical sources that have given her the name "Nyota," it is not considered as an official part of her character. Therefore, the correct answer is that her name was never mentioned in any canonical respect.

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12. In "Star Trek (2009)" William Shatner was originally going to make a cameo as Kirk Prime, though JJ Abrams decided to remove the scene.In what form was he going to appear?

Explanation

In "Star Trek (2009)", William Shatner was originally going to make a cameo as Kirk Prime in the form of a holograph from a locket. This means that his character would have appeared as a projection from a small piece of jewelry. However, JJ Abrams, the director, ultimately decided to remove the scene featuring Shatner's cameo.

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13. Leonard Nimoy's initial response to Spock and Uhura being romantic in "Star Trek (2009)" was what?

Explanation

Information taken from a SpockxUhura shipper.

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14. In 1988 the band Information Society released a song titled "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)". From what episode is the Mr. Spock sample from?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Errand of Mercy". In this episode of the original Star Trek series, Mr. Spock's sample is taken from a dialogue where he says, "Pure energy, pure thought, totally incorporeal. Not life as we know it at all." This sample was later used by the band Information Society in their song "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)".

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15. The episode "Amok Time", written by Theodore Sturgeon, is often regarded as one of the best in the series.What other episode(s) were written by him?

(What?!?!)

Explanation

The correct answer is "Shore Leave".

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16. In the episode "the Enemy Within", who is the first victim of the transporters malfunction?

Explanation

In the episode "The Enemy Within," Captain Kirk is the first victim of the transporters malfunction. This means that something went wrong with the transportation process, resulting in a malfunction that affected Captain Kirk specifically. The other options, an alien and Mr. Sulu, are not mentioned as victims of the malfunction, making Captain Kirk the correct answer.

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17. What is the standard command/bridge shirt's actual color?

Explanation

The film would pick up the color as yellow, however the shirt's were in fact yellow. TAS and STXI kept them yellow as, naturally, that's the color everyone is used to.

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18. Nichelle Nichols wrote a single story in the TOS universe.What was it called, and it what book was it published?

Explanation

Nichelle Nichols, the actress known for her role as Uhura in the original Star Trek series, did not write a story in the TOS (The Original Series) universe. The correct answer is "Surprise!"; "Star Trek: the New Voyages 2". This implies that the story titled "Surprise!" was written by someone else and published in the book "Star Trek: the New Voyages 2".

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19. The word T'hy'la means friend/brother/lover.In what was this word first mentioned?

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In the novelization of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," the word "T'hy'la" was first mentioned. This word is a Vulcan term that translates to friend, brother, or lover. It signifies a deep and intimate bond between individuals. The novelization of the film introduced this word and its meaning to the Star Trek universe.

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20. Mr. Spock once wrote a poem (published alongside "Surprise!").What was it called, and how does it end?

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The correct answer is "Soliloquy"; "What will they find when I am ripped apart? 'I love you, Captain,' written on my heart." This answer is supported by the information given in the question, which states that Mr. Spock once wrote a poem published alongside "Surprise!" The poem is titled "Soliloquy" and it ends with the line "What will they find when I am ripped apart? 'I love you, Captain,' written on my heart." This suggests that Mr. Spock's poem expresses his love for Captain.

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In the episode "Patterns of Force" Mr. Spock and Captain Kirk arrive...
Vulcan blood is....
Welcome to the quiz.Let's start with an easy one...Where...
What was the name of the dame of the hour in "Requiem for...
Captain Kirk "died" in TOS multiple times, but were any of his actual...
The first appearance of Klingons is in which episode?
In "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier" it's very obvious that Uhura is...
Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner had worked together before "Star...
What does the "H." in Leonard H. McCoy stand for?
The infamous "Footnote" from the novelization of "Star Trek: the...
Lt. Uhura's first name is?
In "Star Trek (2009)" William Shatner was originally going to make a...
Leonard Nimoy's initial response to Spock and Uhura being romantic in...
In 1988 the band Information Society released a song...
The episode "Amok Time", written by Theodore Sturgeon, is often...
In the episode "the Enemy Within", who is the first victim of the...
What is the standard command/bridge shirt's...
Nichelle Nichols wrote a single story in the TOS universe.What was it...
The word T'hy'la means friend/brother/lover.In what was this...
Mr. Spock once wrote a poem (published alongside "Surprise!").What was...
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