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Star Trek Trivia Book: V STAR TREK TRIVIA BOOK: V. 2 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Jill Sherwin | 242 pages | 08 May 2001 | SIMON & SCHUSTER | 9780743412810 | English | New York, United States Star Trek Trivia Book: v. 2 PDF Book After seeking help all across the country, Shatner learned to deal with it through habituation by wearing a hearing device for a time that produced white noise to help him cope. Bob Hope. Sevrin's followers call Kirk? Someone messed up the color palette that day. Enterprise-D iv. When Star Trek: The Original Series was being prepared for its initial HD broadcast and subsequent HD-DVD release for the fall of , Paramount decided to take a chance and upgrade all of the sequences involving the Enterprise flying and any background shots of space or environmental matte paintings. Kirk's singular fighting skills, Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual is every Starfleet cadet's must-have training guide for surviving the final frontier. Do remember those nostalgic romance comics of yesteryear? Leonard Nimoy. Adding them all together, I don't understand why the ship isn't home already, but that's not Sherwin's fault. It Is the twenty-seoond century Show More. NASA was going to commission their shuttle the "Constitution" until a massive letter-writing campaign from Trek fans convinced them to slap the name "Enterprise" on it. By popular demand Answer: McCoy McCoy literally bumps into a dead man hanging upside-down. Dedicated to the arts and sciences, the Institute seems an unlikely target for an invasion, but it proves easy pickings when the Crusade comes We send trivia questions and personality tests every week to your inbox. Jolene Blalock. I was stumped by a question about the furthest distance Voyager has traveled during one of its shortcuts -- 20, light years, really? Vulcan: linchpin member of the United Federation of Planets. Last updated Jan 17 Lucille Ball was the head of Desilu studios in the early s and was looking for a new show to get behind. Captain James T. He eagerly shares his expertise and addiction with you. He apparently didn't unpack his bags for six weeks. Since Odo had not yet learned how to morph into a humanoid appearance, he appeared in his natural gelatinous form. For whose apparent death was Kirk prosecuted in "Court Martial"? They assigned two detectives to come with me to New York to do the press. Star Trek Trivia Book: v. 2 Writer The Avengers. Answer: McCoy McCoy literally bumps into a dead man hanging upside-down. Product Details. What is the main import of General Order 15? Kirk is on his way home to get yelled at by Bones. It's tough to write a Trek trivia book -- for one thing, most fans who'd buy one probably believe they could write one themselves. Who attacked Kirk in the corridor of the Enterprise in "Journey to Babel"? Mark Lenard , best known for his role as Sarek, Spock's father, was the first actor to play a member of all three of the major alien races: Vulcan, Romulan in the episode "Balance of Terror" , and Klingon the commander of the Klingon attack group at the beginning of Star Trek: The Motion Picture While some of the female characters were strong, others—like Lt. See More Categories. The result was a clip show that used scenes from previous episodes and took three days to film. About whom did Spock have a dream in "Amok Time"? Captain Archer's dog was named Porthos after one of the Three Musketeers. From fun quizzes that bring joy to your day, to compelling photography and fascinating lists, HowStuffWorks Play offers something for everyone. KIRK 7. Description In unabashed celebration of Captain James T. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Sign Up: Free! According to Spock, what class planetoid is Regula? Temporary blindness. These are the voyages of the U. All Rights Reserved. In which of the following episodes did Spock not smile? Show More. Who had seen Kirk off on his first mission aboard the Enterprise? Also a Desperate Housewives fan? Humans didn't develop it until the 21st century AD. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Anyway, after four previous trivia books, it's surprising that there could still be enough material left unanswered without becoming pedantic or stretching into even more dubious areas. I've tricked my way out of death To commemorate this momentous occasion, let's look back at the groundbreaking series, during which the crew of the Enterprise journeyed on far-flung peacekeeping and rescue missions, answered distress calls on distant planets, and faced confrontations with warmongering aliens. It is the lowest-ranked episode of all Trek episodes. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. True or false: McCoy once suffered from four broken ribs. In , McDowell admitted that he was shocked at the vitriol of devout Trekkies—and that he actually received death threats. I was stumped by a question about the furthest distance Voyager has traveled during one of its shortcuts -- 20, light years, really? Search in topic:. Star Trek: Body by Starfleet A fully illustrated guide that bridges the nexus between stasis and health, Star Trek: Body by Starfleet provides real, practical, and fun exercises for Star…. Star Trek Trivia Book: v. 2 Reviews Cochrane C. Star Trek fans and collectors will love this one-of-a-kind, mini-size collectible light-up Starship Enterprise. Free 2-Day Shipping. What is Spock's serial number? While some of the female characters were strong, others—like Lt. Since then, he has apparently been promoted to the rank of commander, and has moved from transporter operations to communications. The Syndicate. It would probably be hard to collect them all at this point—or to be able to play them, unless one owns all the various video game platforms required—but perhaps someone has. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. If one looks at the original series, much of the technology being used ultimately became real. I had no idea what was going on, but the sound of it and the look of it was magical. Go Sulu! Shatner actually became a spokesperson for tinnitus and has helped others deal with the issue for years. The result was a clip show that used scenes from previous episodes and took three days to film. Would you like it? Mark Lenard , best known for his role as Sarek, Spock's father, was the first actor to play a member of all three of the major alien races: Vulcan, Romulan in the episode "Balance of Terror" , and Klingon the commander of the Klingon attack group at the beginning of Star Trek: The Motion Picture Doremus utters these quips: "I'm a doctor, not a magician. Which of the following is not one of McCoy's commendations? Livingston 4 What do the following officers have in common? Real-life replicas have been classified as weapons and have, in fact, been used to commit several crimes in the past. Table of Contents Excerpt. Enterprise ii. This is the fifth installment in a series of regular book reviews Michelle Erica Green is writing for the Trek Nation. Discover More. Star Trek Trivia Book: v. 2 Read Online Who called Spock a "mutinous, disloyal, computerized half-breed"? Add to Wishlist. True or false: McCoy does not have his tonsils. Answer: 20 According to Khan, the creatures killed 20 of his people, including his wife. The content has Prior to becoming Kirk's first officer, on what ship did Spock serve? Patrick Stewart never expected "the Next Generation" to last very long. It was only after repeated attempts by producer Jeri Taylor to get her on board did she finally relent. About this item. I'm not quite sure what I meant by that explanation, but a lot of people have indicated it makes sense. Livingston 4 What do the following officers have in common? Tractor beams. Leonard Nimoy did not create the Vulcan salute that means "Live Long and Prosper" out of thin air for the season two opener "Amok Time," which was the first time we got to see Spock among his people on Vulcan. Get a FREE e-book by joining our mailing list today! Robert O'Reilly. In one early episode, however, Spock looked really green. Kirk engaged in his share of fisticuffs, besting opponents with a slick combination of moves and guile that remains unmatched. He even died in an episode but was back in the next episode with no explanation. Quizzes There are 87 questions on this topic. They also seem to love goatees. Who attacked Kirk in the corridor of the Enterprise in "Journey to Babel"? How does he know this? Mark Lenard , best known for his role as Sarek, Spock's father, was the first actor to play a member of all three of the major alien races: Vulcan, Romulan in the episode "Balance of Terror" , and Klingon the commander of the Klingon attack group at the beginning of Star Trek: The Motion Picture I've tricked my way out of death This book contains 26 images of classic cars ranging from the early 30's all the Enterprise-D iv. I went for a walk, and they came with me. Jeri Ryan was not into the character Seven of Nine at first and rejected the role four separate times. SPOCK Which of the following is not one of McCoy's commendations? Star Trek: Body by Starfleet A fully illustrated guide that bridges the nexus between stasis and health, Star Trek: Body by Starfleet provides real, practical, and fun exercises for Star….
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