Q 01/05

Who was the first actor to officially portray the Doctor in the television series?

A) Patrick Troughton

B) Jon Pertwee

C) William Hartnell

D) Tom Baker

Answer · why

C) William Hartnell

William Hartnell originated the role of the Doctor in 1963, establishing the character's core traits and setting the stage for the show's long history...

Q 02/05

Which character was the Doctor's granddaughter and his very first companion to travel in the TARDIS?

A) Rose Tyler

B) Sarah Jane Smith

C) Susan Foreman

D) Ace

Answer · why

C) Susan Foreman

Susan Foreman, portrayed by Carole Ann Ford, was the Doctor's granddaughter and his initial traveling companion when the series began in 1963.

Q 03/05

What ability lets Time Lords change their appearance and personality when near death?

A) Transfiguration

B) Metamorphosis

C) Rejuvenation

D) Regeneration

Answer · why

D) Regeneration

Regeneration is a vital Time Lord ability that allows them to heal from fatal injuries by transforming into a new body with a different appearance and...

Q 04/05

The Doctor's TARDIS famously maintains the appearance of what object due to a broken 'chameleon circuit'?

A) A red telephone booth

B) A blue police box

C) A Victorian lamppost

D) A Roman pillar

Answer · why

B) A blue police box

The TARDIS's chameleon circuit, designed to blend it into its surroundings, broke down during its first trip to London, leaving it permanently stuck i...

Q 05/05

Who was the first actor to officially portray the titular character in Doctor Who?

A) William Hartnell

B) Patrick Troughton

C) Jon Pertwee

D) Tom Baker

Answer · why

A) William Hartnell

William Hartnell originated the role of the Doctor in 1963, establishing the character's core traits before the concept of regeneration was introduced...