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'Star Trek's' Commander Riker Trivia Quiz

One of the favourite characters in 'Star Trek' is William Riker. See how much you know about him!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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Author
ladymacb29

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
7,757

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3854

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: bigjohnsludge (9/10), Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 85 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is William Riker's middle initial? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What instrument did he play? Hint

Clarinet

Violin

Guitar

Trombone

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is his father's name? Hint

James

Mitchell

Jean-Luc

Kyle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did Riker ever have a twin (someone that looked exactly like him)?

Answer: (yes or no)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following starships was Riker NOT offered command of? Hint

Adelphi

Melbourne

Aries

Drake

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Question 6 of 10

6. With what woman did he have a relationship with prior to joining the crew of the Enterprise? Hint

Vash

Deanna Troi

Beverly Crusher

Lieutenant Commander Shelby

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Question 7 of 10

7. What US state was Riker from? Hint

California

Montana

Alaska

Iowa

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Question 8 of 10

8. What colour uniform did Riker wear? Hint

Blue

Purple

Yellow

Red

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Question 9 of 10

9. A mutiny occurred on a ship he was previously serving on because of an illegal experiment. What ship was it? Hint

Ghandi

Enterprise

Pegasus

Potemkin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played Commander Riker? Hint

Jonathan Frakes

Michael Dorn

Patrick Stewart

Wil Wheaton

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Apr 21 2024 : bigjohnsludge: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is William Riker's middle initial?

Answer: T

William T. Riker!

2. What instrument did he play?

Answer: Trombone

He was a jazz trombonist.

3. What is his father's name?

Answer: Kyle

Dr. Pulaski had an affair with him.

4. Did Riker ever have a twin (someone that looked exactly like him)?

Answer: yes

In 'Second Chances', we learn that a duplicate Riker was created in a transporter accident.

5. Which of the following starships was Riker NOT offered command of?

Answer: Adelphi

Drake: "Arsenal of Freedom", Aries: "The Icarus Factor", Melbourne: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part I".

6. With what woman did he have a relationship with prior to joining the crew of the Enterprise?

Answer: Deanna Troi

They met on Betazed.

7. What US state was Riker from?

Answer: Alaska

But in one of the episodes, the ensigns thought he was Canadian!

8. What colour uniform did Riker wear?

Answer: Red

Red because he was in the command section.

9. A mutiny occurred on a ship he was previously serving on because of an illegal experiment. What ship was it?

Answer: Pegasus

Riker was fresh out of the Academy when this happened.

10. Who played Commander Riker?

Answer: Jonathan Frakes

He has the nicest blue eyes!

Source: Author ladymacb29

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