Q 01/05

Which actor followed William Hartnell as the Second Doctor?

A) Patrick Troughton

B) Jon Pertwee

C) Tom Baker

D) Peter Davison

Answer · why

A) Patrick Troughton

Patrick Troughton took over the role of the Doctor in 1966, becoming the first actor to portray a regenerated version of the character. This establish...

Q 02/05

Which of these was a common characteristic of the Second Doctor's costume?

A) A long, multi-colored scarf

B) A monocle and velvet jacket

C) A bow tie and ill-fitting clothes

D) A question mark lapel pin

Answer · why

C) A bow tie and ill-fitting clothes

The Second Doctor, often dubbed the 'cosmic hobo', was known for his outwardly scruffy and dishevelled appearance, which often included an ill-fitting...

Q 03/05

Which companion traveled with the Second Doctor for the longest duration?

A) Polly Wright

B) Victoria Waterfield

C) Zoe Heriot

D) Jamie McCrimmon

Answer · why

D) Jamie McCrimmon

Jamie McCrimmon, an 18th-century Scotsman, was introduced in 'The Highlanders' and became the Second Doctor's longest-serving companion, appearing in ...

Q 04/05

What is the Second Doctor-era Doctor Who story type with characters trapped in one location called?

A) Timey-wimey adventure

B) Base-under-siege

C) Historical romp

D) Political thriller

Answer · why

B) Base-under-siege

The Second Doctor's era is well-known for popularizing the 'base-under-siege' format, where the Doctor and companions are often trapped in isolated lo...

Q 05/05

How did the Second Doctor's tenure as the Doctor end?

A) He was killed by the Daleks

B) He voluntarily retired to Gallifrey

C) He was forced to regenerate by the Time Lords

D) He was absorbed by the Great Intelligence

Answer · why

C) He was forced to regenerate by the Time Lords

At the climax of 'The War Games', the Second Doctor was put on trial by the Time Lords for interfering with other civilizations. His punishment includ...