Q 01/05

Which actor was the youngest to portray the Doctor until Matt Smith took on the role?

A) Tom Baker

B) Peter Davison

C) Patrick Troughton

D) Jon Pertwee

Answer · why

B) Peter Davison

Peter Davison was 29 years old when he was cast as the Fifth Doctor, holding the record as the youngest actor in the role until Matt Smith was cast in...

Q 02/05

What unusual vegetable did the Fifth Doctor often wear on his lapel as part of his costume?

A) Carrot

B) Celery

C) Leek

D) Asparagus

Answer · why

B) Celery

The Fifth Doctor wore a stick of celery, which he claimed would turn purple in the presence of certain gasses, indicating a perilous atmosphere.

Q 03/05

Which of these characters served as a regular companion to the Fifth Doctor?

A) Romana II

B) Ace

C) Sarah Jane Smith

D) Nyssa

Answer · why

D) Nyssa

Nyssa of Traken traveled with the Fifth Doctor for a significant part of his era, having first appeared during the Fourth Doctor's final season.

Q 04/05

The Fifth Doctor regenerated after being exposed to what deadly substance?

A) Tetrap venom

B) Spectrox Toxaemia

C) Megara radiation

D) Cybermite virus

Answer · why

B) Spectrox Toxaemia

In his final story, 'The Caves of Androzani,' the Doctor sacrificed himself by giving his only antidote to Peri, leading to his regeneration from Spec...

Q 05/05

Which story is widely regarded as the Fifth Doctor's regeneration story and a classic of the series?

A) Earthshock

B) The Five Doctors

C) The Caves of Androzani

D) Resurrection of the Daleks

Answer · why

C) The Caves of Androzani

The Caves of Androzani is Peter Davison's final regular appearance as the Fifth Doctor and is frequently cited by fans and critics as one of the great...