The 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Quiz
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About This Quiz
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (TNG) was a star-studded success for this space franchise. How much do you know about Captain Picard and company?
In which century does the series take place?
The first episode is set in the year 2364.
Which frightening antagonists are cyborgs that often attack the Enterprise?
The hive mind and incredible power of these beings made for a formidable opponent.
In which year did the series debut on television?
It ran from 1987 to 1994.
What did Patrick Stewart hate about the set of the captain's ready room?
It had a bar with alcoholic drinks.
He believed that keeping a captive animal was at odds with the crew's ethics.
Remus is a planet that's home to which race?
The Romulans also hail from another planet, named Romulus.
"The Next Generation's" story takes place roughly how long after the original "Star Trek?"
And the advanced technologies (and special effects) are evident
Who is the only person to play themselves on an episode?
He plays poker with other notable scientists.
What is the name of Whoopi Goldberg's character in the show?
She's the philosophical bartender.
How long were "The Next Generation's" episodes?
16 minutes of commercials rounded out the hour-long slot.
Who else was considered for the part of Geordi LaForge?
Imagine Snipes doing spots for "Reading Rainbow."
The Romulans have a family tree that joins them to which other race?
The eyebrows sort of give it away.
In total, how many "Next Generation" episodes were made?
It's enough to keep even obsessive Trekkies busy for a while.
What is the ultimate goal of the Borg?
They seek to combine organic life with the benefits of artificial components.
Deanna Troi is half human, half what?
She is the emotional genius of the crew.
In which season does arch-nemesis Q first appear?
He would harass the crew for years to come.
Which actor released a Sinatra-tinged album called, "Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back" during his tenure on the show?
Who knew that "Data" had such a creative streak?
What is the number of crew members aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise?
The crew capacity was higher than with previous versions of the ship.
One early concept for the show used what technology to transport crew members from planet to planet instead of a ship?
Rip in the space-time continuum
But they opted to keep the ship.
Which actor plays Q?
His trademark smirk makes the character work.
Michael Dorn (Worf) appeared many times on which popular cop show?
He was a cop before he patrolled the stars as a Klingon.
How many viewers did the show average per week?
It was consistently one of the top-ranking dramas each season.
What was the average per-episode cost of Season 1?
It was one of the highest budgets for a drama of this era.
How many versions of the U.S.S. Enterprise existed before the one in "TNG?"
It is the "D" version, or NCC-1701-D
What phrase do the Borg use to intimidate their victims?
"Humans are such easy prey."
And often, they are correct.
What does Q derisively call humans in the first episode?
self-destructive lunatics
dangerously savage child-race
Q's low view of humans continues for many years.
Early in the creative process, producers almost gave Deanna Troi three of what body part?
Fortunately, one producer convinced them it was a bad idea.
In order to build the ship's bridge, the staff first had to evict what from the soundstage?
a group of five homeless people
The place probably stunk to high heaven for a while.
What was the name of Data's twin, who appeared in multiple episodes?
One script had Lore as a female android but that was dropped for the twin concept.
Which obsolete technology appeared on a Borg ship during one episode?
Hopefully our future selves don't regress to that particular technology.
Which character disappeared after the first season and then reappeared in Season 3?
She was fired but a letter-writing campaign (and Patrick Stewart) helped restore her character.
You Got:
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