Star Trek popularized many science fiction tropes recreated by numerous TV shows and movies since the original series aired. Using the giant screen at the front of the Enterprise bridge – not just to look out into space but to communicate ship-to-ship or present information – is one of those tropes.
How well do you know all the things that popped up “onscreen”? Take this quiz to find out!
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Let's start off easy. Which past American president is this floating in space?
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What is the name of this alien on the screen?
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Which member of the crew is looking down at a miniature Enterprise here?
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In "Balance of Terror," we get a glimpse into another ship. Who is this onscreen?
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This Greek god's head appears onscreen in "Who Mourns for Adonais."
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In "Charlie X" these green, ethereal aliens without physical bodies appear onscreen.
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What is this in front of the Enterprise?
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What's unique about the alien seen onscreen here?
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Who is this onscreen?
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In "Mirror, Mirror" the evil versions of the Enterprise crew threaten to destroy this man's planet unless he does what?