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Answers to April's Quiz

Q1 Wil Wheaton, star of Star Trek: The Next Generation, was both a loved and hated figure for the Trek community. Despite his polarizing portrayal of Wesley Crusher, do you know what his character's connection to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry was?

Results:
He was named after Gene’s best friend 0%
He was named after Gene’s pet golden retriever 44.44%
He was named after his son. 11.11%
He was named after Gene. 44.44%

Answer: He was named after Gene

Q2 Star Trek and Star Wars fans often have a bitter rivalry, fighting for nerd supremacy ever since the words “A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away…” scrolled past our movie theaters. Despite this rivalry, can you tell me what Star Trek character made an appearance in the 2009 JJ Abrams Star Trek reboot?

Results:
Jar Jar Binks 22.22%
R2/D2 66.67%
Darth Vader 0%
Boba Fett 11.11%

Answer: R2D2

Q3 Star Trek has often influenced other forms of media we have grown to love. When remastering of Star Wars in the 90’s there was a special effect used to show a shock wave through the system. This same effect can be seen in other 90 sci-fi flicks such as Stargate and Independence Day. Do you know the name of this effect?

Results:
Praxis Effect 66.67%
Khitomer Effect 33.33%
Gorn Effect 0%
Kirk Effect 0%

Answer: Praxis Effect

Q4 The Marvel Cinematic Universe loves it’s pop culture Easter eggs, often having several from different movies from classic cinema. Do you know what Star Trek film connects Spider-Man: Homecoming and Star Trek together?

Results:
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 11.11%
Star Trek: First Contact 11.11%
Star Trek IV: Voyage Home 55.56%
Star Trek: Into Darkness 22.22%

Answer: The Voyage Home

Q5 Peter Weller, known by some as Robocop, and others as Admiral Marcus in Star Trek: Into Darkness, is an actor who has had a great many roles in his career. Do you know what character of Peter’s was referenced in Star Trek: Deep Space 9 when Captain Benjamin Sisko talked about one of his favorite players Buck Bokai of the fictional baseball team the London Kings?

Results:
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 77.78%
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days 0%
Shoot the Moon 22.22%
Of Unknown Origin 0%

Answer: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

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