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Quiz about Doctor Who New Series Stories

"Doctor Who' New Series Stories Quiz

"Doctor Who" always has its share of aliens and suspense. Find out how well you remember the stories and the circumstances surrounding them. All questions relate to series 4, but some include answers from other series.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pickwick12. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Pickwick12

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,843

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Christmas special "The Voyage of the Damned" found the Doctor on a spaceship version of the "Titanic" and joined by one-off companion Astrid Perth. What were the creepy robots called? Hint

Guides

Angels

Leaders

Hosts

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Partners in Crime" reunited the Doctor with would-be bride Donna Noble, who had grown considerably as a character. Which other former companion also made a brief and cryptic appearance? Hint

Romana

Martha

Rose

Mickey

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "The Fires of Pompeii," the Doctor and Donna traveled back in time. Was the Doctor responsible for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Planet of the Ood" featured the return of some very popular aliens. In which episode did the Ood first appear? Hint

The Satan Pit

The Impossible Planet

The Lazarus Experiment

Boom Town

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Sontaran Strategem" saw the return of Martha Jones and also explored Donna's family relationships. Which of her family members were shown? Hint

her mother and grandfather

her grandfather and grandmother

her brother and father

her sister and father

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "The Poison Sky," Martha spoke of her engagement. Which episode introduced the man to whom she was engaged? Hint

The Sound of Drums

Last of the Time Lords

Utopia

Smith and Jones

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Doctor's Daughter," the Doctor teamed up with a woman grown instantly from his cells. Has the Doctor ever had biological children?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Unicorn and the Wasp" featured a cameo by someone close to someone on the show. Who was this? Hint

Catherine Tate's niece

David Tennant's father

Russell Davies's sister

Phil Collinson's cousin

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Silence in the Library" introduced an enigmatic female professor named River Song. What is the name of the actress who played her? Hint

Alex Kingston

Freema Ageyman

Stockard Channing

Elisabeth Sladen

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Forest of the Dead," River Song revealed that she knew something about the Doctor that he never tells anyone. What was it? Hint

his age

his name

his weakness

his family

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Christmas special "The Voyage of the Damned" found the Doctor on a spaceship version of the "Titanic" and joined by one-off companion Astrid Perth. What were the creepy robots called?

Answer: Hosts

Pop star Kylie Minogue guest starred in this episode.

2. "Partners in Crime" reunited the Doctor with would-be bride Donna Noble, who had grown considerably as a character. Which other former companion also made a brief and cryptic appearance?

Answer: Rose

The Doctor did not see Rose at this time.

3. In "The Fires of Pompeii," the Doctor and Donna traveled back in time. Was the Doctor responsible for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

Answer: Yes

Once again, the Doctor was forced to make a choice between two evils, and he chose the lesser.

4. "Planet of the Ood" featured the return of some very popular aliens. In which episode did the Ood first appear?

Answer: The Impossible Planet

In season 2, the Ood were introduced as lovable servants of humans.

5. "The Sontaran Strategem" saw the return of Martha Jones and also explored Donna's family relationships. Which of her family members were shown?

Answer: her mother and grandfather

Donna's grandfather almost died from poison gas in this episode.

6. In "The Poison Sky," Martha spoke of her engagement. Which episode introduced the man to whom she was engaged?

Answer: Last of the Time Lords

This episode was the finale of series three, in which Martha traveled the world. She met her future husband while trying to follow the Doctor's instructions. After she succeeded, Martha left the Doctor and acquired her medical license.

7. In "The Doctor's Daughter," the Doctor teamed up with a woman grown instantly from his cells. Has the Doctor ever had biological children?

Answer: Yes

The Doctor's first companion was his granddaughter Susan.

8. "The Unicorn and the Wasp" featured a cameo by someone close to someone on the show. Who was this?

Answer: David Tennant's father

David Tennant's father is named Sandy McDonald, and he is a famous Scottish minister.

9. "Silence in the Library" introduced an enigmatic female professor named River Song. What is the name of the actress who played her?

Answer: Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston was a mainstay on "ER," where she played Dr. Elizabeth Corday.

10. In "Forest of the Dead," River Song revealed that she knew something about the Doctor that he never tells anyone. What was it?

Answer: his name

Though he simply goes by the Doctor, he does have an actual name.

Source: Author Pickwick12

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