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The successful military science fiction franchise began with "Stargate" and spawned TV shows, movies and books. Take this quiz to discover how much you really know about its many characters.
Which character does the actor James Spader play in the 1994 science fiction film "Stargate"?
Col. Jack O'Neill
Lt. Ferretti
Dr. Daniel Jackson
Jackson is an archaeologist and linguist.
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Which actor plays the character Col. Jack O'Neill in the 1994 movie "Stargate"?
Richard Dean Anderson
Kurt Russell
Russell played O'Neill, a lieutenant general in the Air Force.
Michael Jackson
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Which actor plays the character Dr. Daniel Jackson in the television series "Stargate SG-1"?
Michael Shanks
Shanks also acted in "SGU Stargate Universe."
Don S. Davis
James Spader
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Which actor did NOT appear in both the movie "Stargate" and the television series "Stargate SG-1"?
Alexis Cruz
Erick Avari
Jaye Davidson
Davidson played the character Ra in the movie "Stargate" but did not appear in the television series "Stargate SG-1." Cruz and Avari are the only two actors to appear in both the movie "Stargate" and the television series "Stargate SG-1."
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True or false: Christopher Judge, who plays the character Teal'c in the series "Stargate SG-1," appears in more episodes of the series than any other actor.
true
Judge appears as Teal'c in 212 of the series' 213 episodes. Second place belongs to Amanda Tapping, who plays the character Samantha Carter in 207 episodes of the series.
false
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Which character does Richard Dean Anderson play in the television series "Stargate SG-1"?
Sgt. Walter Harriman
Col. Jack O'Neill
Anderson also appears as Col. Jack O'Neill in the television series spinoffs "Stargate Atlantis" and "SGU Stargate Universe."
Gen. George Hammond
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Which "Stargate SG-1" character defects from Apophis to join the SG-1 team in the pilot episode?
Bra'tac
Drey'auc
Teal'c
Teal'c is a jaffa from Chulak.
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Which actor plays the "Stargate Atlantis" character Lt. Col. John Sheppard?
Brian J. Smith
Joe Flanigan
Flanigan's also appeared in "Stargate SG-1."
Gary Jones
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Which character is the scientist in charge of the Icarus Project in the television series "Stargate Universe"?
Dr. Nicholas Rush
Rush is an expert in ancient technology.
Dr. Rodney McKay
Dr. Elizabeth Weir
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Which character is killed in a nuclear blast during closing scenes of the 1994 movie "Stargate"?
Anubis
Horus
Ra
Ra was a Goa'uld System Lord.
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Which "SGU Stargate Universe" character is revealed to be a traitor?
Dr. Lisa Park
Col. David Telford
Telford is revealed to by a spy for the Lucian Alliance.
Adam Brody
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Which actor plays the "SGU Stargate Universe" character Col. David Telford?
Lou Diamond Phillips
Phillips played the Air Force colonel.
Kiefer Sutherland
Emilio Estevez
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Which actor plays the role of the "Stargate" franchise character Gen. Hank Landry?
Jeff Bridges
Lloyd Bridges
Beau Bridges
Beau Bridges is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and the older brother of actor Jeff Bridges.
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Which "Stargate" television series does the character Gen. Hank Landry NOT appear in?
"Stargate SG-1"
"Stargate Universe"
Landry does not appear in the television series "Stargate Universe," which aired from 2009-2011.
"Stargate Atlantis"
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Which British actor played the character Ra in the 1994 film "Stargate"?
Jaye Davidson
Davidson played Ra, while Dax Biagas played young Ra.
Tony Slattery
Adrian Dunbar
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This "Stargate" franchise character is eventually given command of the USS George Hammond.
Col. Samantha Carter
Carter is the astrophysicist and engineer who is given command of the battle cruiser.
Gen. George Hammond
Capt. Pat Meyers
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True or false: The "Stargate" franchise character Col. Samantha Carter is played by the actress Torri Higginson.
true
false
Amanda Tapping plays the "Stargate" franchise character Col. Samantha Carter.
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Which character is in charge of Stargate Command in the series "Stargate SG-1"?
Col. Everett Young
Col. Steven Caldwell
Gen. George Hammond
Hammond is in charge of Stargate Command and all SG teams.
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Which actor plays the "Stargate SG-1" character Gen. George Hammond?
Gary Jones
Louis Ferreira
Don S. Davis
Davis was a U.S. Army captain and the only cast member of "Stargate SG-1" with real-world military experience.
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Which "Stargate SG-1" fighter pilot was shot down over Antarctica?
Lt. Col. John Sheppard
Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell
Mitchell is shot down over Antarctica in the season seven finale, "Lost City: Part 2."
1st Lt. Matthew Scott
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Which actor plays the "Stargate SG-1" character Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell?
Ben Browder
Browder also acted in "Stargate: The Ark of Truth," a direct-to-DVD release.
Brian J. Smith
David Hewlett
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Which "Stargate Atlantis" character speaks five languages?
Dr. Janet Fraiser
Camile Wray
Dr. Elizabeth Weir
Weir is a former diplomat and speaks five languages. Torri Higginson plays the character.
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Which character does the actor Louis Gossett Jr. play in the series "Stargate SG-1"?
Apophis
Gerak
Gerak was once the leader of the Free Jaffa Nation.
Ba'al
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Which member of the "Stargate SG-1" team is a former arms dealer?
Vala Mal Doran
Doran was also a con artist.
Teyla Emmagan
Tamara Johansen
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Which actress plays the "Stargate SG-1" character Vala Mal Doran?
Alaina Huffman
Rachel Luttrell
Claudia Black
Black also acted in the movie "Stargate: Continuum."
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Which "Stargate Atlantis" character has a Wraith tracking device implanted in his back?
Richard Woolsey
Ronon Dex
Jason Momoa plays Ronon Dex in the show.
Carson Beckett
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Which "SGU Stargate Universe" character does the actress Ming-Na Wen play?
Camile Wray
Wray is a human resources officer.
Chloe Armstrong
Tamara Johansen
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True or false: The "SGU Stargate Universe" character Tamara Johansen is the only person aboard the Destiny with any medical training.
true
This is true. Johansen often has to be creative, since her resources are limited.
false
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Which "Stargate Atlantis" character was killed by an explosive tumor?
Dr. Janet Fraiser
Dr. Nicholas Rush
Dr. Carson Beckett
Beckett, played by Paul McGillion, was killed while removing an explosive tumor from a patient who was exposed to a mysterious ancient technology.
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Which character in the 1994 film "Stargate" deciphers the code on the gate device?
Jack O'Neill
Dr. Daniel Jackson
Jackson joined SG-1 to save his kidnapped wife.
Catherine Langford
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