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85 | Star Trek: The Original Series Movie Trivia

Posted on September 9, 2020May 7, 2021 by Brian
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This week, we’re covering the first six Star Trek movies in one big episode in honor Star Trek’s 54th birthday. Running from 1979 to 1991, these movies proved that Star Trek could live outside the world of television and make entertain a whole new generation of fans. So get ready for Star Trek Movie Trivia.

Movies covered in this episode:

  • Star Trek: The Motion Picture
  • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
  • Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
  • Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
  • Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
  • Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

If you like this, you’ll want to check out our previous six Star Trek episodes, covering the first series and it’s many spin-offs.

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Introduction

The Star Trek Journey doesn’t end with the shows.

Hey crew, I’m your host Brian Rollins and this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. This week, we’re diving into the Star Trek movies. Specifically, the first six, that is, the ones starring the original cast from the 1966 show.

If you’re new, welcome aboard. We offer up thirty geeky trivia questions every week. If you’d like to learn more about the show and check out past episodes (including the six previous Star Trek shows), you can visit us at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

Have we not heard the chimes at midnight? It’s time to get under way.

The Dorky Round

1. Which is the only Star Trek movie to receive a G rating in the US?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

2. The USS Excelsior was equipped with what type of engines?

Transwarp Drive

3. What is the only Star Trek film to win a Golden Raspberry award?

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

4. George and Gracie are what kind of whales?

Humpback whales

5. Series creator, Gene Roddenberry died during the production of which Star Trek film?

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

6. Star Trek IV was dedicated to who?

The crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger.

7. What was the name of the moon that exploded at the start of Star Trek VI?

Praxis. The shockwave design is referred to as The Praxis Effect in the FX industry.

8. Who was the new Navigator of the Enterprise in Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Ilia

9. Khan's final speech is taken from what classic novel?

Moby Dick

10. In Star Trek VI, who takes over at the helm of the Enterprise for Sulu?

Lt. Valeris

The Geeky Round

1. Star Trek II was a sequel to which Original Series episode?

“Space Seed“

2. Regula I, from Star Trek II, was a recycled model from what other movie?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It’s Spacedock flipped upside down

3. What book does Spock give to Kirk for his birthday during Star Trek II?

A Tale of Two Cities

4. What mountain is Kirk attempting to climb in Star Trek V?

El Capitan

5. The phrase, 'The Undiscovered Country' comes from what play?

Shakespeare’s Hamlet

6. Star Trek IV featured the first woman captain in Star Trek. What ship did she command?

The USS Saratoga

7. James Horner composed the score for what two Star Trek movies?

Star Trek II and III

8. What material is 'invented' by Scotty in Star Trek IV?

Transparent Aluminum. Of note, this material was actually invented in 2009.

9. Star Trek VI was an allegory for what historical event?

The fall of the Soviet Union.

10. Who played Admiral Cartwright in Star Trek IV and VI?

Brock Peters. He would also play Joseph Sisko in Deep Space Nine.

The Nerdy Round

1. Who described the interior of the Enterprise from the first movie as looking like 'the lobby of a Hilton'?

Walter Jeffries

2. Who directed Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Robert Wise

3. What class of starship is the USS Reliant?

Miranda Class

4. What aircraft carrier stood in for the USS Enterprise in 1986?

The USS Ranger

5. Most of the actors that portrayed Khan's henchmen belonged to what entertainment group?

Chippendale’s Dancers

6. Who was originally asked to play Sybok?

Sean Connery

7. The music for Star Trek VI was based on what classical composition?

Gustov Holtz’s The Planets

8. What was the original hull number for the Excelsior?

NX-2000. It became NCC-2000 in Star Trek VI.

9. The shape of the probe in Star Trek IV was inspired by what Arthur C. Clarke novel?

Rendezvous with Rama

10. Who was the original captain of the Excelsior?

Captain Stiles

Episode Conclustion

And that’s it. Run the end credits and turn up the house lights. I hope you enjoyed this week’s episode. We’ll be back with more Star Trek in coming weeks and something completely different for next week. Here’s your clue:

What was the highest grossing film of 1980?

Not a tough clue, when you think about movies celebrating their 40th this year.

I’m your host Brian Rollins and this has been episode 85 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. Thanks for listening and always remember to listen to Lt. Saavik.

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  • 1 thought on “85 | Star Trek: The Original Series Movie Trivia”

    1. Kevinnoime says:
      September 15, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Love the star trek movies!

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