- 1. Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature is a comprehensive reference work that offers detailed critical evaluations of important works within the genres of science fiction and fantasy. It encompasses a wide range of literature, from classic to contemporary, providing readers with insightful analyses, context, and thematic discussions that illuminate the contributions of various authors and their works to the literary landscape. This guide serves not only as an invaluable resource for scholars and students but also for casual readers seeking to deepen their understanding of these genres. Each entry typically includes information about the author's biography, the significance of the work in its respective genre, plot summaries, character analyses, and critical reception. By articulating the intricate connections between the stories and the societal and cultural frameworks from which they arise, Magill's Guide invites readers to explore the depth and breadth of speculative fiction, reaffirming the genres' importance in the realm of literature.
Who wrote 'Dune'?
A) Philip K. Dick
B) Isaac Asimov
C) Frank Herbert
D) Arthur C. Clarke
- 2. Which novel features the character Ender Wiggin?
A) Neuromancer
B) Foundation
C) Ender's Game
D) The Left Hand of Darkness
- 3. Who is the author of 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?
A) Ursula K. Le Guin
B) Anne McCaffrey
C) Octavia Butler
D) Margaret Atwood
- 4. What alien species is the focus of 'The War of the Worlds'?
A) Martians
B) Lunarians
C) Plutonians
D) Venusians
- 5. Which author is known for 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'?
A) Douglas Adams
B) Terry Pratchett
C) Neil Gaiman
D) Robert A. Heinlein
- 6. What genre does 'The Name of the Wind' belong to?
A) Science Fiction
B) Mystery
C) Horror
D) Fantasy
- 7. Who wrote 'Fahrenheit 451'?
A) Ray Bradbury
B) Kurt Vonnegut
C) Philip K. Dick
D) George Orwell
- 8. What is the name of the planet in 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?
A) Gethen
B) Arrakis
C) Narnia
D) Endor
- 9. Which character is known as the 'One Ring' bearer?
A) Gandalf
B) Frodo Baggins
C) Samwise Gamgee
D) Aragorn
- 10. What species is known for the phrase 'Live long and prosper'?
A) Ferengi
B) Vulcans
C) Bajorians
D) Klingons
- 11. In 'The Matrix', what color pill does Neo take?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Black
- 12. Who wrote 'Snow Crash'?
A) Neal Stephenson
B) William Gibson
C) Bruce Sterling
D) George R.R. Martin
- 13. Which author created the 'Riftwar Cycle'?
A) Brandon Sanderson
B) Robert Jordan
C) Raymond E. Feist
D) Tad Williams
- 14. What is the main theme of 'The Handmaid's Tale'?
A) Adventure
B) Love
C) Oppression
D) Friendship
- 15. Who wrote 'American Gods'?
A) Terry Brooks
B) Michael Moorcock
C) Clive Barker
D) Neil Gaiman
- 16. Which fantasy book features a dragon named Smaug?
A) A Wizard of Earthsea
B) The Hobbit
C) His Dark Materials
D) The Dragonriders of Pern
- 17. What is the main subject of 'Snow Crash'?
A) Alien invasion
B) Dystopian future governments
C) Virtual reality and cyberpunk themes
D) Time travel
- 18. In 'Snow Crash', who is the main character?
A) Ender Wiggin
B) Neo
C) Rick Deckard
D) Hiro Protagonist
- 19. Which book features a planet called Tatooine?
A) Star Trek
B) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
C) Dune
D) Star Wars
- 20. What do the characters call the 'force' in Star Wars?
A) The Powers
B) The Energy
C) The Essence
D) The Force
- 21. What is the title of the first book in 'The Wheel of Time' series?
A) A Crown of Swords
B) The Eye of the World
C) The Great Hunt
D) The Shadow Rising
- 22. What is the name of the artificial intelligence in '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
A) Cortana
B) HAL 9000
C) Samantha
D) GLaDOS
- 23. Which author wrote 'Neuromancer'?
A) Philip K. Dick
B) H.G. Wells
C) Neal Stephenson
D) William Gibson
- 24. Which science fiction author wrote 'The Martian'?
A) Philip K. Dick
B) Andy Weir
C) Arthur C. Clarke
D) Isaac Asimov
- 25. What is the main theme of 'Brave New World'?
A) Time travel
B) Space exploration
C) Dystopia and control through technology
D) Magic and fantasy
- 26. What genre does 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' belong to?
A) Horror
B) Fantasy
C) Steampunk
D) Post-apocalyptic science fiction
- 27. Which movie is adapted from Philip K. Dick's 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'
A) Minority Report
B) Total Recall
C) The Matrix
D) Blade Runner
- 28. Which book features the 'Bene Gesserit' sisterhood?
A) Brave New World
B) Foundation
C) Dune
D) The Hobbit
- 29. Who wrote 'A Canticle for Leibowitz'?
A) Ursula K. Le Guin
B) Isaac Asimov
C) Philip K. Dick
D) Walter M. Miller Jr.
- 30. The character 'Katniss Everdeen' is from which series?
A) The Maze Runner
B) The Hunger Games
C) Red Queen
D) Divergent
- 31. Who is the protagonist in 'The Martian'?
A) Elon Musk
B) Chris Hadfield
C) Mark Watney
D) Andy Weir
- 32. What is the primary setting of 'Dune'?
A) Arrakis
B) Giedi Prime
C) Caladan
D) Kaitan
- 33. Who is the main character in 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?
A) Ender Wiggin
B) Genly Ai
C) Harry Potter
D) Frodo Baggins
- 34. What is the profession of the protagonist in 'Fahrenheit 451'?
A) Doctor
B) Police Officer
C) Fireman
D) Teacher
- 35. What is the main conflict in 'A Song of Ice and Fire'?
A) Survival from zombies
B) Political power
C) Magic vs technology
D) Intergalactic war
- 36. Who is known for writing the 'Foundation' series?
A) Robert A. Heinlein
B) Arthur C. Clarke
C) Philip K. Dick
D) Isaac Asimov
- 37. In 'The Dark Tower' series, who is the gunslinger?
A) Roland Deschain
B) Ender Wiggin
C) Frodo Baggins
D) Harry Potter
- 38. Which author is known for 'The Chronicles of Narnia'?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) C.S. Lewis
C) Philip Pullman
D) J.R.R. Tolkien
- 39. In which series does the character 'Frodo Baggins' appear?
A) The Wheel of Time
B) The Chronicles of Narnia
C) A Song of Ice and Fire
D) The Lord of the Rings
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