Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, August 17, 1993 TAG: 9308170008
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2. Who provided the narration for the audio version of Michael Jan Friedman's "Next Generation" novel "Relics," which itself was based on the popular episode that brought a beloved "Trek" classic cast member into the 24th century?
3. At what warp speed did the Enterprise travel to Regula I in "Star Trek II" (1982)?
4. The Vulcan mating cycle is called what?
5. In the first season "Next Gen" episode titled "Justice," who played the lovely Rivan?
6. Name the game played by Falow (Joel Brooks) and Quark (Armin Shimerman) in the "Deep Space Nine" episode "Move Along Home."
7. George Takei did not appear as Sulu in the "Trek"-classic episode "The Gamesters of Triskelion." Why not?
8. Early in "Star Trek V" (1989), Kirk (William Shatner), McCoy (DeForest Kelley) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) are shown enjoying shore leave. Where are they?
9. What is the name of the hospital to which Chekov (Walter Koenig) is taken after his fall from the aircraft carrier Enterprise in "Star Trek IV" (1986)?
10. In "Star Trek III" (1983), whom does Sarek (Mark Lenard) initially assume carries Spock's katra?
11. Where does the all-important intergalactic peace conference in "Star Trek VI" (1991) take place?
12. Almost every "Next Gen" episode in which Q appears has the letter Q in the title. Name the one that doesn't.
ANSWERS
1. "Nighthawks" (1981). Khambatta was chilling as a vicious terrorist teamed with Rutger Hauer. It was up to Stallone and Billy Dee Williams of "Empire Strikes Back" fame to stop them.
2. LeVar Burton offers an introduction, while James Doohan provides the dramatic reading. (Doohan reprised his role of Scotty for the "Next Gen" episode on which the book is based.)
"Relics" is available from Simon & Schuster Audioworks.
3. Steady as she goes, the Enterprise traveled at warp five.
4. Pon farr.
5. Brenda Bakke, most recently seen as the femme fatale in "Hot Shots Part Deux."
6. Chula.
7. The actor was busy shooting the controversial film "The Green Berets" (1968), directed by and starring John Wayne.
8. Camping out in the great outdoors at Yosemite National Park.
9. Mercy Hospital.
10. Kirk.
11. Camp Khitomer.
12. "Tapestry." (Special thanks to Edson Gomes of Wallingford, Ct., for this question.)
TREK SPECS
Both Jonathan Frakes and Diana Muldaur celebrate birthdays on Aug. 19. He turns 41, she 55. On the same day, "Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry would have been 72. Gates McFadden turns 40 on Aug. 28. . . . Walter Koenig, 56, suffered a heart attack during a recent Trek convention in Evanston, Ill. He is recovering well and has since left the hospital. . . . The theme from "Deep Space Nine" has been nominated for an Emmy for Best TV Theme Song. . . . In September, Pocket Books will publish Diane Carey's novelization of "Descent," the two-part "Next Gen" sixth-season cliffhanger and seventh-season opener . . . . The "Next Gen" episodes "The Child," "Where Silence Has Lease," "Elementary, Dear Data" and "The Outrageous Okona" will be released by Paramount Home Video on Aug. 25. Each videocassette will be available at the suggested retail price of $14.95.
CON CALENDAR Aug. 28-29
Creation at the Ramada Hotel in New York City, featuring Michael Dorn, John de Lancie, Siddig El Fadil and Walter Koenig. (Call 818-409-0960.)
Creation at the Convention Center in Minneapolis, featuring Jonathan Frakes and Armin Shimerman. (818-409-0960)
Creation at the Convention Center in Bakersfield, Calif.. (Aug. 28 only; 818-409-0960)
Fantasticon 10 at the Sheraton-Mayfair Hotel in Milwaukee, featuring Grace Lee Whitney. (Aug. 29 only; 414-778-0229)
If you have Trek news or trivia to share - or if you have questions relating to "Star Trek" - write to Ian Spelling, care of the Features Department, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke, Va. 24010-2491.
by CNB