Science Fiction Quiz #1

Hey Sci-Fi Lovers! Think You’re a Real Fan? Prove It With This Brain-Melting Quiz!

So you think you know science fiction, huh? You’ve binged every Star Trek series, own a dog-eared copy of Dune, and can quote Hitchhiker’s Guide from memory? Well, buckle up buttercup, because I’ve cooked up a quiz that’s gonna separate the real sci-fi nerds from the weekend warriors.

This isn’t your basic “who wrote 1984” nonsense. I’m talking deep cuts, modern masters, and some curveballs that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about the genre. Ready to get your mind blown?

Science Fiction Quiz #1

1 / 19

Who wrote "The Martian," a novel about an astronaut stranded on Mars?

A) Kim Stanley Robinson

B) Arthur C. Clarke

C) Andy Weir

D) Robert Zubrin

2 / 19

Which author's works were adapted into the HBO series "Westworld"?

A) Michael Crichton

B) Isaac Asimov

C) Philip K. Dick

D) Ray Bradbury

3 / 19

Who wrote the "Bobiverse" series beginning with "We Are Legion (We Are Bob)"?

A) Andy Weir

B) Dennis E. Taylo

C) Martha Wells

D) John Scalzi

4 / 19

Jules Verne is considered one of the founders of science fiction. Which of these is NOT one of his works?

A) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

B) Journey to the Center of the Earth

C) Around the World in Eighty Days

D) The Time Machine

5 / 19

Which author wrote "Snow Crash," a cyberpunk novel featuring a character named Hiro Protagonist?

A) William Gibson

B) Bruce Sterling

C) Neal Stephenson

D) Charles Stross

6 / 19

Who is the author of "The Three-Body Problem," the first Asian novel to win a Hugo Award?

A) Haruki Murakami

B) Hao Jingfang

C) Ken Liu

D) Liu Cixin

7 / 19

Octavia Butler is known for which groundbreaking series that begins with "Dawn"?

A) Patternist

B) Xenogenesis/Lilith's Brood

C) Parable

D) Earthseed

8 / 19

Who wrote "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"?

A) Terry Pratchett

B) Neil Gaiman

C) Douglas Adams

D) Kurt Vonnegut

9 / 19

H.G. Wells is known for writing which early science fiction novel about an alien invasion?

A) The War of the Worlds

B) The Time Machine

C) The Invisible Man

D) The Island of Doctor Moreau

10 / 19

Which author created the "Culture" series of space opera novels?

A) Alastair Reynolds

B) Iain M. Banks

C) Peter F. Hamilton

D) Ken MacLeod

11 / 19

Who wrote the "Foundation" series? C

A) Arthur C. Clarke

B) Philip K. Dick

C) Isaac Asimov

D) Robert A. Heinlein

12 / 19

Frank Herbert is best known for which science fiction series?

A) Dune

B) Hyperion

C) The Expanse

D) Ender's Game

13 / 19

Who authored "The Left Hand of Darkness"?

A) Octavia Butler

B) Ursula K. Le Guin

C) Margaret Atwood

D) Lois McMaster Bujold

14 / 19

Which novel by Ray Bradbury depicts a future society where books are burned?

A) Fahrenheit 451

B) The Martian Chronicles

C) Dandelion Wine

D) Something Wicked This Way Comes

15 / 19

Arthur C. Clarke wrote which famous science fiction novel that was adapted into a film directed by Stanley Kubrick? C C

A) Childhood's End

B) Rendezvous with Rama

C) 2001: A Space Odyssey

D) The Fountains of Paradise

16 / 19

Who is the author of "Neuromancer," a foundational work in the cyberpunk genre?

A) Neal Stephenson

B) William Gibson

C) Bruce Sterling

D) Philip K. Dick

17 / 19

Robert A. Heinlein wrote which controversial science fiction novel published in 1961?

A) Stranger in a Strange Land

B) The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

C) Starship Troopers

D) Time Enough for Love

18 / 19

Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" was adapted into which film?

A) The Matrix

B) Total Recal

C) Minority Report

D) Blade Runner

19 / 19

Who wrote the "Ender's Game" series?

A) Dan Simmons

B) Joe Haldeman

C) Orson Scott Card

D) Robert A. Heinlein

Your score is

The average score is 80%

Why This Stuff Actually Matters (Besides Being Awesome)

Look, sci-fi isn’t just rockets and laser guns (though those are pretty sweet). These authors literally predicted the future. I’m not kidding around here – Arthur C. Clarke basically invented satellites, William Gibson gave us the internet before most people knew what a computer was, and don’t even get me started on how Asimov’s robot laws are still being debated by actual AI researchers today.

These writers didn’t just entertain us – they showed us what was coming. And half the time, we didn’t listen until it was already here. Jules Verne was writing about submarines and space travel when people were still figuring out electricity. Ray Bradbury warned us about social media echo chambers decades before Facebook existed. Mind. Blown.

The crazy part? They’re still doing it. Kim Stanley Robinson is out here writing Mars colonization manuals disguised as novels, and Liu Cixin is showing us what first contact might actually look like (spoiler: it’s not gonna be pretty).

What You’re Getting Into

This quiz is gonna test you on:

The OG pioneers who basically invented the whole genre
Modern legends who are still blowing minds today
International voices that are changing the game completely
Books that became the movies and shows you’re obsessed with
Some seriously sneaky connections you probably never noticed

Alright Hotshot, Let’s See What You’ve Got

Time to match these legendary works with the geniuses who wrote them. Fair warning – I threw in some tricky ones that might make you second-guess yourself. Don’t say I didn’t warn you when you’re scratching your head over question 12!

How’d You Do? Let’s Find Out…

Galactic Emperor (95-100%): Holy crap, you actually nailed it! You’re the real deal – probably the person everyone asks for book recommendations. You know your cyberpunk from your space opera and can spot a Philip K. Dick adaptation from orbit. Bow down, mortals.
Fleet Admiral (85-94%): Damn impressive! You’ve clearly put in the work exploring this genre. You know your classics AND you’re keeping up with the new hotness. Respect.
Space Captain (70-84%): Solid showing! You’ve got the major players locked down, but there’s still some unexplored territory out there waiting for you. Time to dive deeper into the rabbit hole.
Rookie Pilot (55-69%): Not bad for someone still learning the ropes! You know enough to hold your own in a sci-fi debate, but there’s a whole universe of amazing books calling your name.
Cadet in Training (35-54%): Hey, everyone starts somewhere! You’re clearly interested in the genre, so use this quiz as your roadmap to some seriously mind-bending reads.
Earthbound Newbie (0-34%): Welcome to the party! Don’t feel bad – we all had to start somewhere. Consider this your invitation to one of the most incredible literary adventures you’ll ever take.

Spill the Tea – How’d You Really Do?

Alright, confession time! Drop your score in the comments and tell me which question made you want to throw your phone across the room. Did I stump you with something you thought you knew? Or maybe you’re sitting there smug because you aced the whole thing?

And more importantly – what’s next on your reading list? Found an author in this quiz you’d never heard of? Trust me, that’s where the real treasure hunting begins. Some of my favorite discoveries happened exactly like that.

Ready to Go Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole?

If this quiz got your sci-fi blood pumping, you’re in luck. There’s a whole universe of incredible books out there waiting to mess with your head in the best possible way. From hard science that’ll make your brain hurt to space operas that’ll give you all the feels, this genre has something for everyone.

So what are you waiting for? Pick up something new, weird, and wonderful. Your future self will thank you for it!

Also leave a comment with your score and tell us your favorite science fiction novel or story!

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