Here are the answers to last month's trivia quiz. The difficulty rating indicates the percentage of responders that got the question incorrect.
1. Answer: O. Alfre Woodard played Lily Sloane, an engineer who worked with Zefram Cochrane in "Star Trek: First Contact". Alfre Woodard has starred in numerous movies and television shows, including "K-PAX", "Miss Ever's Boys", "Primal Fear" and the soon to be released "Beauty Shop". (difficulty: 20%)
2. Answer: M. Kelsey Grammar played Captain Morgan Bateson, whose ship, the U.S.S. Bozeman, was trapped in a temporal causality loop with the U.S.S. Enterprise-D in the TNG episode "Cause and Effect". Kelsey Grammar is best known for playing Dr. Frasier Crane in the sitcoms "Cheers" and "Frasier". (difficulty: 40%)
3. Answer: Y. Keith Carradine played A.G. Robinson, a friend and rival of Jonathan Archer in the Enterprise episode "First Flight". Carradine has made numerous appearances in movies and television, but is best known for his role as Caine in Bruce Lee's television series "Kung Fu". He is also starring as Nick Savage in the new sitcom, "Complete Savages". (difficulty: 40%)
4. Answer: J. Iggy Pop played Yelgrun, the Vorta who kidnapped Ishka, mother of Quark and lover of Grand Nagus Zek, in the DS9 episode "The Magnificent Ferengi". Iggy Pop has made appearances in television and film, but is best known for his music career. (difficulty: 40%)
5. Answer: L. Jill Ireland played Leila Kalomi, a botanist from a colony on Omicron Ceti II, who loved Spock in the TOS episode "This Side of Paradise". Jill Ireland, wife of actor Charles Bronson, has made many appearances in movies and television, including "Death Wish II", and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", but she is best known for her struggle with cancer, and her efforts on behalf of those suffering with the disease. (difficulty: 40%)
6. Answer: S. Jane Wyatt played Amanda, wife of Sarek and mother of Spock in the TOS episode "Journey to Babel" and in "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home". Jane Wyatt has had an acting career that has spanned over 50 years. She is best known for her work in the television series "Father Knows Best" and the film "Lost Horizon". (60%)
7. Answer: R. Kirsten Dunst played Hedril, the daughter of Cairn Ambassador Maques, who reminded Lwaxana Troi of her lost daughter, Kestra, in the TNG episode "Dark Page". Kirsten Dunst has appeared in many films, most notably as Mary Jane in the "Spiderman" movies. (difficulty: 20%)
8. Answer: W. F. Murry Abraham played Ru'afo, leader of the Son'a in "Star Trek: Insurrection". F. Murry Abraham is an accomplished actor who is best known for his performance as Salieri in "Amadeus" for which he won the Best Actor Oscar. (difficulty: 60%)
9. Answer: Q. Ricardo Montalban played Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically engineered madman in the TOS episode "Space Seed" and in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan". Ricardo Montalban is best known for his role in the television series "Fantasy Island". (difficulty: 0%)
10. Answer: H. Virginia Madson played Kellin, a mysterious woman who loved Chakotay in the Voyager episode "Unforgettable". Virginia Madson has appeared in many films including "Dune", "Highlander II: The Quickening", and "Sideways." (difficulty: 60%)
11. Answer: D. Iman played Martia, a Chameloid inmate of Rura Penthe in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country". Iman is best known for her modeling career. She has also appeared in "L.A. Story", "No Way Out", and "Out of Africa". (difficulty: 60%)
12. Answer: P. Ed Begley, Jr played Henry Starling, CEO of Chronowerx who used the wreckage of the time ship Aeon to create computer innovations in the 20th century in the Voyager episodes "Future's End, Parts I and II". Ed Begley has had a notable career in television and film, and is best known for his role in "St. Elsewhere". (difficulty: 60%)
13. Answer: C. John Rhys-Davies played Leonardo da Vinci, or at least, a hologram of him, in the Voyager episodes "Scorpion, Part I", and "Concerning Flight". John Rhys-Davies has appeared in many films, including "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark". (difficulty: 20%)
14. Answer: X. Michelle Phillips played Jenice Manheim, wife of Dr. Paul Manheim and former girlfriend of Jean-Luc Picard in the TNG episode "We'll Always Have Paris". Michelle Phillips is best known for her singing career as part of the 1960's group The Mamas and the Papas. (difficulty: 60%)
15. Answer: E. Kim Catrall played Valeris, a Vulcan officer who was part of the conspiracy to assassinate Chancellor Gorkon in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country". Kim Catrall is best known for her role in the series "Sex and the City". (difficulty: 60%)
16. Answer: F. Famke Janssen played Kamala, a Kriosian empathic metamorph, who was trapped in an arranged marriage to Chancellor Alrik of Valt Minor in the TNG episode "The Perfect Mate". Famke Janssen has had many film roles, most notably in "X-Men", "X2", and "Goldeneye". (difficulty: 20%)
17. Answer: V. Christopher Lloyd played Kruge, a Klingon Commander who attempted to steal data on Project Genesis in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock". Christopher Lloyd is best known for his role as Doc Brown in the "Back to the Future" movies, and in the television series, "Taxi". (difficulty: 20%)
18. Answer: A. Jason Alexander played Kurros, a member of a think tank, who attempted to acquire Seven of Nine in the Voyager episode "Think Tank". Jason Alexander is best known for his role as George Costansa in the television series "Seinfeld". (difficulty: 60%)
19. Answer: Z. Andy Dick played the EMH Mark-2 in the Voyager episode "Message in a Bottle". Andy Dick is best known for his roles in the sitcoms "Newsradio" and "Less than Perfect". (difficulty: 20%)
20. Answer: K. Julie Newmar played Eleen, wife of High Teer Akaar of Capella IV in the TOS episode "Friday's Child". Julie Newmar has appeared in many films, including "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". (difficulty: 60%)
21. Answer: G. Joan Collins played Edith Keeler, a social worker in the 1930's, whose death shaped the future in the TOS episode "The City on the Edge of Forever". Joan Collins is best known for her role in the television series "Dynasty". (difficulty: 40%)
22. Answer: N. Kirstie Alley played Saavik, a Vulcan officer who served on the U.S.S. Enterprise in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan". The role was played by Robin Curtis in later films. Kirstie Alley is best known for her role as Rebecca in the sitcom "Cheers". (difficulty: 20%)
23. Answer: B. Steven Weber played Colonel Day, a Bajoran military officer who was a member of the Circle in the DS9 episode "The Siege". Steven Weber is best known for his role in the sitcom "Wings". (difficulty: 40%)
24. Answer: T. Ray Walston played Boothby, the Starfleet Academy gardener in the TNG episode "The First Duty" and the Voyager episodes "In the Flesh" and "The Fight". Ray Walston is best known for his role as Uncle Martin in the television series "My Favorite Martian". (difficulty: 60%)
25. Answer: I. Gabrielle Union played N'Garen, a Klingon weapons officer on the I.K.S Rotarran under Martok in the DS9 episode "Sons and Daughters". Gabrielle Union has had many film and television appearances including "Bad Boys II" and "Bring it On". (difficulty: 60%)
26. Answer: U. Paul Sorvino played Nikolai Rozhenko, brother of Worf, in the TNG episode "Homeward". Paul Sorvino has appeared in television and many films including "Goodfellas", and "Law and Order". (difficulty: 60%)
Scores:
1. Pat Buidin: 26 points
2. Rob Verlinden: 26 points
3. Rob Versteegt: 11 points
4. Bram Peeters: 10 points
5. Adrian Rodd: 3 points
Now for this month's quiz. Please avoid researching answers, as we want this to be fun for everyone, and not a research project. :>
1. Which of the following is NOT a former host of Dax?
A. Lela
B. Aldara
C. Tobin
D. Emony
2. When is a Blue Alert used?
A. When there is a medical emergency on board.
B. When undergoing saucer separation.
C. When landing the ship on a planet.
D. When encountering space storms.
3. Where was William T. Riker born?
A. Boulder, Colorado
B. Fargo, Montana
C. Valdez, Alaska
D. Yakima, Washington
4. Which is NOT a Ferengi Rule of Acquisition?
A. Enough ... is never enough.
B. Never ask when you can take.
C. More is good ... all is better.
D. You can't be too greedy.
5. Who was the barber on the USS Enterprise-D?
A. Mot
B. Morn
C. Movar
D. Mok
6. How many intelligent species evolved on the planet Xindus?
A. Six
B. Four
C. Five
D. Three
7. Who did Charles Evans a.k.a. Charlie X have a crush on?
A. Uhura
B. Nurse Chapel
C. Yeoman Rand
D. Yeoman Lawton
8. What is the quote on the dedication plaque on the U.S.S. Voyager?
A. "To boldly go where no one has gone before."
B. "No matter where you go, there you are."
C. "All I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by."
D. "For I dipt into the future, far as human eye could see; Saw the vision of the World, and all the wonder that would be..."
9. Who is Draylan?
A. The Akaali mythical ruler of the afterworld.
B. The Prime Ossemite of the 19th Dynasty in the Verathan Civilization.
C. The Xindi Scientist who created the Xindi weapon.
D. A composer of Vulcan etudes.
10. What is the name of Commander Shran's ship?
A. Kumeh
B. Kunivas
C. Kukalaka
D. Kumari
11. Who did Mudd claim to be when the U.S.S. Enterprise first encountered him?
A. Captain Jaheel
B. Captain Walter Baxter
C. Captain Jose Dominguez
D. Captain Leo Walsh
12. What race was Federation President Jaresh-Inyo?
A. Bolian
B. Zakdorn
C. Grazerite
D. Human
13. What is the name of Wesley Crusher's father?
A. Joe Crusher
B. Jack Crusher
C. Jim Crusher
D. Josh Crusher
14. What was the name of Captain Janeway's pet Irish setter back on Earth?
A. Kathleen
B. Shannon
C. Deirdre
D. Molly
15. What gave the Platonians their telekinetic powers?
A. Advanced technology
B. Theta radiation from their sun
C. Kironide in their food supply
D. Genetic engineering
Please mail your answers to clarerose_at_yahoo_dot_com no later than 2005.02.03. Please include the word 'trivia' in the subject of your email.
Note:
Be sure to check the forums often, since 1 extra question per week will be put online there. This can be your chance to gain some extra points!
