Please avoid researching answers, so everyone has a fair shot. :>
1. Which of the following was NOT written by renowned 22nd century Bajoran Poet Akorem Laan?
A. Kitara's Song
B. Gaudaal's Lament
C. Anslem
D. Call of the Prophets
2. What was the name of Trip's childhood pet dog?
A. Porthos
B. Butler
C. Bedford
D. Scruffers
3. On the ancient Vulcan artifact the Stone of Gol, which symbol separated the symbols for war and death?
A. Love
B. Fear
C. Honor
D. Peace
4. Which Platonian did not have telekinetic powers?
A. Alexander
B. Dionyd
C. Parmen
D. Philana
5. Who flooded the Forest of Forever?
A. Naomi Wildman
B. Samantha Wildman
C. Neelix
D. Kathryn Janeway
6. Where did Miles O'Brien's father want him to go to school?
A. Starfleet Academy
B. Vulcan Science Academy
C. Aldebaran Music Academy
D. Trinity College
7. What is Dr. Lucas's first name?
A. John
B. Lucas
C. Jeremy
D. Martin
8. William Riker was once charged with the murder of what scientist?
A. Dr. Lewis Zimmerman
B. Dr. Reyga
C. Dr. Paul Manheim
D. Dr. Nel Apgar
9. Who said: "In this galaxy, there's a mathematical probability of three million Earth-type planets. And in all of the universe, three million, million galaxies like this. And in all of that-- and perhaps more-- only one of each of us. Don't destroy the one named Kirk."?
A. Leonard McCoy
B. Spock
C. Scotty
D. Uhura
10. Where are the Axiana Lakes located?
A. Bajor
B. Earth
C. Betazed
D. Talax
11. While studying at Starfleet Medical, Julian Bashir fell in love with Delon Palis. What was her profession?
A. Doctor
B. Ballet Dancer
C. Marine Biologist
D. Waitress
12. The Borderland is located between which two political groups?
A. The Klingon Empire and the Orion Syndicate
B. The Federation and the Orion Syndicate
C. The Klingon Empire and the Romulan Empire
D. The Romulan Empire and the Tholians
13. What was the name of Deanna Troi's sister?
A. Kamala
B. Kestra
C. Shannara
D. Hedril
14. What was Zefram Cochrane's favorite food?
A. Pizza
B. Steak
C. Cheese Pierogis
D. Kielbasa
15. Kor, Kang, Koloth, and Curzon Dax swore a blood oath of revenge against the Albino. Who killed him?
A. Kor
B. Kang
C. Koloth
D. Jadzia Dax
Email your answers to clarerose@yahoo.com by 2005.05.10, with the word 'Trivia' in the subject line. Remember to check the Newspaper Forum for bonus questions throughout the month!
Here are the answers to Trivia Quiz #5. The difficulty rating indicated the number of responders that got the question incorrect.
1. Which warp-capable species did NOT visit the planet Valakis prior to 2151?
A. Andorians
B. M'klexa
C. Ferengi
D. Humans Answer: A or D. I worded this question poorly, so I will accept D as well as the intended answer, A. The Valakians had been in contact with the M'klexa and the Ferengi prior to 2151. The Enterprise NX-01 visited them IN 2151, and the Andorians had not yet met them. (difficulty: 50%)
2. What is the name of Captain Kirk's brother?
A. Stephen Gabriel Kirk
B. David Michael Kirk
C. John Augustus Kirk
D. George Samuel Kirk Answer: D. George Samuel Kirk was the brother of James T. Kirk. Only Kirk called him "Sam". (difficulty: 25%)
3. When was Mars colonized?
A. 2053
B. 2103
C. 2153
D. 2203 Answer: B. Mars was colonized in 2103. (difficulty: 37.5%)
4. The Ferengi stole a T-9 energy converter from a Federation outpost on what planet?
A. Alpha Carinae II
B. Delta Rana IV
C. Gamma Tauri IV
D. Beta Antares IV Answer: C. The Ferengi stole a T-9 energy converter from a Federation outpost on Gamma Tauri IV, leading to first contact. Alpha Carinae II was the planet used in the M-5 test, Delta Rana IV was the home of Kevin and Rishon Uxbridge, and Beta Antares IV was the planet where Kirk claimed the card game fizzbin was played. (difficulty: 62.5%)
5. Who was the first to call Benjamin Sisko the Emissary?
A. Kai Winn
B. Kai Opaka
C. Vedek Bareil
D. The Prophets Answer: B. Kai Opaka was the first to refer to Sisko as the Emissary. (difficulty: 37.5%)
6. In what year did Vulcan make first contact with Earth?
A. 2053
B. 2063
C. 2073
D. 2083 Answer: B. The Vulcans made first contact with Earth on April 5, 2063 in Bozeman Montana. (difficulty: 12.5%)
7. What is the Stone of J'kah?
A. A gift given to visitors at P'Jem.
B. A telepathic weapon.
C. An ancient Bajoran artifact.
D. A Klingon ritual object. Answer: A. The Stone of J'kah is given to those who visit the Vulcan retreat P'Jem as a gesture of salutation. When the stone is given, the Vulcan elder repeats a traditional litany passed down through the generations, "Ishtaya kulah vestal ma etak J'kah." (difficulty: 62.5%)
8. What is the name of Trip's sister who was killed in the Xindi attack on Earth?
A. Elizabeth
B. Eileen
C. Ruby
D. Rebecca Answer: A. Trip's sister was named Elizabeth. (difficulty: 37.5%)
9. Captain Kathryn Janeway held the rank of Commander on what vessel?
A. U.S.S. Intrepid
B. U.S.S. Billings
C. U.S.S. Hood
D. U.S.S. Livingston Answer: B. Commander Kathryn Janeway served on the U.S.S. Billings. (difficulty: 37.5%)
10. Ruk was an android created by the inhabitants of what planet?
A. M-113
B. Ceti Alpha V
C. Delta Vega
D. Exo III Answer: D. Ruk was created by the 'Old Ones' on the planet Exo III. (difficulty: 84%)
11. Who was once compared to a two-headed Malgorian?
A. Spock
B. William Riker
C. Kira Nerys
D. Chakotay Answer: C. Mullibok, a farmer on the moon Jerrado, once compared Kira Nerys to a two-headed Malgorian because they can never figure out what they really want to do. (difficulty: 62.5%)
12. What disease did Admiral Mark Jameson have prior to taking an illegal rejuvenation treatment that made him young again?
A. Iverson's Disease
B. Clark's Disease
C. Sharat Syndrome
D. Pottrik Syndrome Answer: A. Mark Jameson suffered from Iverson's Disease. (difficulty: 37.5%)
13. Captain Keogh commanded what vessel?
A. U.S.S. Odyssey
B. U.S.S. T'Kumbra
C. U.S.S. Bellerophon
D. U.S.S. Lakota Answer: A. After the Jem'Hadar destroyed the New Bajor colony in the Gamma Quadrant, the U.S.S. Odyssey was sent to assess the threat they posed. The ship was destroyed in the process. (difficulty: 25%)
14. Christine Chapel gave up a career in what field to sign aboard the Enterprise?
A. Xenobiology
B. Archaeological medicine
C. Dentistry
D. Bio-research Answer: D. Christine Chapel gave up a career in bio-research to sign aboard a starship. (difficulty: 50%)
15. Nikolai Rozhenko was a cultural observer on what planet?
A. Boraal II
B. Bolarus IX
C. Benzar
D. Bilana III Answer: A. Nikolai was a cultural observer on Boraal II. (difficulty: 37.5%)
Bonus Question 1: What is the 'Window of Dreams'?
A. A nebula
B. A pulsar cluster
C. A wormhole
D. A galaxy Answer: B. The Window of Dreams is a pulsar cluster in Lokirrim space. The EM fields vibrate against the hull of a ship and make a sound identical to the 8-chambered Ktarian heart, according to the Doctor. (difficulty: 50%)
Bonus Question 2: Which of the following planets is NOT a desert planet?
A. Ocampa
B. Betazed
C. Vulcan
D. Tyree Answer: B. Betazed was seen to have lush vegetation in the TNG episode "Ménage a Troi". In addition, the Imzadi novels describe Betazed as mostly jungle. (difficulty: 0%)
Bonus Question 3: Why did Margaret Mullin turn down Jonathan Archer's proposal of marriage?
A. It would have held her back in her career.
B. She didn't want to become a Starfleet widow.
C. She was in love with someone else.
D. She thought his actions were morally questionable. Answer: B. Archer told T'Pol that the night before he graduated from flight school, he asked Margaret to marry him outside her apartment on Westgate Avenue. She turned him down. She said she didn't want to become a Starfleet widow. (difficulty: 30%)
Bonus Question 4: Who said: "Worlds may change, galaxies disintegrate, but a woman... always remains a woman."?
A. Julian Bashir
B. William Riker
C. James Kirk
D. Voyager's EMH Answer: C. James Kirk said this in the episode "The Conscience of the King". (difficulty: 30%)
Bonus Question 5: What Battle was depicted in an abstract painting by Data for Worf's birthday?
A. The Battle of HarOs
B. The Battle of Maxia
C. The Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt
D. The Battle of Cheron Answer: A. Data painted a scene from the Battle of HarOs and gave it to Worf as a birthday gift. (difficulty: 60%)
Bonus Question 6: Who was Kira Nerys NOT romantically involved with?
A. Julian Bashir
B. Odo
C. Vedek Bareil
D. Shakaar Edon Answer: A. Although Alexander Siddig and Nana Vistor are romantically involved in real life, their characters never were. (difficulty: 10%)
Rankings based on average:
(only includes people who answered more than one quiz)
1. Merijn Donders: 16 point average
2. Pat Buidin: 16 point average
3. Rob Verlinden: 15 point average
4. Bram Peeters: 13.6 point average
5. Ben Versteegt: 13 point average
6. Rob Versteegt: 11.8 point average
7. Sussie Anderson: 9.3 point average
8. Adrian Rodd: 9 point average
