Q 01/05

Which acclaimed actor portrayed the War Doctor?

A) Peter Capaldi

B) David Tennant

C) John Hurt

D) Christopher Eccleston

Answer · why

C) John Hurt

Sir John Hurt took on the role of the War Doctor for the 50th anniversary special, a previously unseen incarnation who fought in the Time War.

Q 02/05

In which TV episode did the War Doctor first briefly appear?

A) The Eleventh Hour

B) The Name of the Doctor

C) Rose

D) The End of Time

Answer · why

B) The Name of the Doctor

The War Doctor made his first surprise appearance at the very end of 'The Name of the Doctor', setting up his role in the upcoming 50th anniversary sp...

Q 03/05

What was the title of the 50th Anniversary special prominently featuring the War Doctor?

A) The Time of the Doctor

B) The Day of the Doctor

C) The Doctor's Wife

D) Journey's End

Answer · why

B) The Day of the Doctor

'The Day of the Doctor' was the feature-length 50th-anniversary special that brought together the War Doctor, Tenth Doctor, and Eleventh Doctor.

Q 04/05

What sentient superweapon did the War Doctor intend to use to end the Time War?

A) The Genesis Ark

B) The Hand of Omega

C) The Moment

D) The Reality Bomb

Answer · why

C) The Moment

The War Doctor stole 'The Moment', a sentient Gallifreyan superweapon, with the intention of using it to end the Time War.

Q 05/05

Which two future incarnations of himself did the War Doctor meet during the 50th anniversary special?

A) Ninth and Tenth Doctors

B) Tenth and Eleventh Doctors

C) Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors

D) Eighth and Ninth Doctors

Answer · why

B) Tenth and Eleventh Doctors

In 'The Day of the Doctor', the War Doctor interacted with his future selves, the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) and the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith).

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