Science Fiction Quiz

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This quiz covers a vast galaxy of Science Fiction with questions that include:

  • Matching authors to their iconic novels
  • Arranging sci-fi elements in chronological order
  • Identifying technologies and their origins

This quiz will warp your brain around classic and modern Sci-Fi, testing your knowledge on everything from the creation of hyperdrives to the quirks of replicants. Whether you’ve built robots in your garage or just binge-watched every Star Trek episode, this quiz has something for every space explorer. We designed this quiz to challenge those who dream of other worlds and galaxies far, far away. Maybe you’ve piloted starships in your imagination or debated the ethics of artificial intelligence over coffee—either way, it’s time to see if your sci-fi savvy is out of this world! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the laser swords, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Grab a friend and see who the real Sci-Fi mastermind is, or challenge them to a duel of trivia prowess.

Science Fiction Quiz Sci-Fi universe questions

Do you know the capital of the Galactic Empire in Star Wars? Does your friend think replicants are just fancy robots? Brush up on your knowledge and take this quiz. Nobody needs to know how many light years it took you to pass, but you might just have some fun along the way. We hope you’ll enjoy the journey through space and time with this quiz!

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Q1: (GK) Who is the author of the seminal science fiction novel "Dune"?

A1: Frank Herbert

Q2: (GK) Which of the following are works by Philip K. Dick?

A2: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, The Man in the High Castle

Q3: (GK) Arrange these science fiction novels by their publication date, from earliest to latest.

A3: 1984 by George Orwell, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Q4: (GK) Match each science fiction author to their notable work.

A4: Ursula K. Le Guin - The Left Hand of Darkness, Isaac Asimov - I, Robot, Philip K. Dick - A Scanner Darkly

Q5: (GK) Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:
Options: warp drive, hyperdrive, teleportation, time dilation

A5: The warp drive and hyperdrive are essential for faster-than-light travel in many space operas.

Q6: (GK) In the "Star Wars" universe, what is the name of the currency used?

A6: Credits

Q7: (GK) Which of the following are themes commonly explored in science fiction literature?

A7: Artificial Intelligence, Space Exploration, Time Travel

Q8: (GK) What is the name of the spacecraft in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

A8: Discovery One

Q9: (GK) Arrange these science fiction films by their release year, from earliest to latest.

A9: Metropolis - 1927, Blade Runner - 1982, The Matrix - 1999

Q10: (GK) Which of the following are elements of the cyberpunk genre?

A10: High-tech and low-life settings, Cybernetic enhancements, Dystopian societies

Q11: (GK) In "The Matrix", what is the name of the main protagonist?

A11: Neo

Q12: (GK) Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:
Options: replicants, Voight-Kampff test, Nexus-6, Tyrell Corporation

A12: The Voight-Kampff test is used to identify replicants in "Blade Runner".

Q13: (GK) Which of the following are titles of books in Isaac Asimov's Foundation series?

A13: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation

Q14: (GK) In "Neuromancer", what is the name of the artificial intelligence?

A14: Wintermute

Q15: (GK) Which of the following are titles of "The Expanse" series by James S. A. Corey?

A15: Leviathan Wakes, Caliban's War, Abaddon's Gate

Q16: (GK) What is the name of the robot in Isaac Asimov's short story "Robbie"?

A16: Robbie

Q17: (GK) Which of the following are notable works by William Gibson?

A17: Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive

Q18: (GK) What is the primary setting of the "Ender's Game" series by Orson Scott Card?

A18: Space stations and interstellar spacecraft

Q19: (GK) Which of the following are commonly used technologies in "Star Trek"?

A19: Warp Drive, Phaser Guns, Transporters

Q20: (GK) Arrange these science fiction TV series by their premiere date, from earliest to latest.

A20: The Twilight Zone - 1959, Star Trek: The Original Series - 1966, Battlestar Galactica - 1978

Q21: (GK) What is the name of the artificial intelligence in "I, Robot"?

A21: VIKI

Q22: (GK) Which of the following are space exploration vehicles in the "Star Wars" universe?

A22: Millennium Falcon, X-wing Starfighter, Imperial Star Destroyer

Q23: (GK) What is the term for a human-machine hybrid in the "Ghost in the Shell" series?

A23: Cyborg

Q24: (GK) Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:
Options: hyperspace, cloaking device, photon torpedoes, tractor beam

A24: The starship engaged its cloaking device to become invisible and fired photon torpedoes at the enemy fleet.

Q25: (GK) Who directed the science fiction film "Blade Runner"?

A25: Ridley Scott

Q26: (GK) Which of the following are titles in the "Hyperion Cantos" series by Dan Simmons?

A26: Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion, Endymion

Q27: (GK) In "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", what is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?

A27: 42

Q28: (GK) Which of the following are virtual reality simulations featured in science fiction?

A28: The Matrix, OASIS from "Ready Player One", VR Simulations in "Snow Crash"

Q29: (GK) What is the primary energy source used by the spaceship in "Star Trek"?

A29: Matter-antimatter reactions

Q30: (GK) Arrange these science fiction authors by their birth year, from earliest to latest.

A30: H.G. Wells - 1866, Isaac Asimov - 1920, William Gibson - 1948

Q31: (GK) What is the name of the virtual reality system in the "Ready Player One" novel?

A31: OASIS

Q32: (GK) Which of the following are titles of Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction works?

A32: The Left Hand of Darkness, The Dispossessed, The Lathe of Heaven

Q33: (GK) In "The Terminator", what is the name of the artificial intelligence that becomes self-aware?

A33: Skynet

Q34: (GK) Which of the following are space opera franchises?

A34: Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica

Q35: (GK) What is the name of the alien species in "District 9"?

A35: Prawns