Science fiction is a genre that has captivated readers for generations, opening our minds to distant galaxies, alternate futures, and technological wonders. From dystopian societies to interstellar adventures, these stories challenge our perceptions of reality and inspire us to think about the possibilities of the universe. But behind every great science fiction story is an author whose imagination and creativity brought these groundbreaking ideas to life.
From classics like 1984 to modern masterpieces like The Three-Body Problem, science fiction authors have shaped the literary landscape with their innovative storytelling. These writers have created worlds that are both fantastical and thought-provoking, blending scientific theories with deeply human experiences. Their works have influenced popular culture, inspired technological advancements, and sparked important conversations about the future.
This quiz is your chance to test your knowledge of the authors who penned some of the most iconic science fiction books in history. Do you know who envisioned a future of androids in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? or who took us on a journey to Dune? Let’s see if you’re a true sci-fi aficionado or if it’s time to refresh your reading list!
Who wrote the dystopian novel 1984?
Aldous HuxleyPhilip K. DickGeorge OrwellRay BradburyWho is the author of Dune, a seminal work of science fiction?
Arthur C. ClarkeIsaac AsimovFrank HerbertUrsula K. Le GuinWhich author wrote Brave New World, a vision of a futuristic dystopia?
Ray BradburyGeorge OrwellAldous HuxleyH.G. WellsWho penned The War of the Worlds, one of the earliest works of alien invasion fiction?
Jules VerneArthur C. ClarkeH.G. WellsIsaac AsimovWho is the author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the basis for Blade Runner?
Neal StephensonRay BradburyWilliam GibsonPhilip K. DickWhich writer imagined a dystopian future in Fahrenheit 451?
Margaret AtwoodRay BradburyGeorge OrwellAldous HuxleyWho wrote the groundbreaking space opera Foundation series?
Frank HerbertUrsula K. Le GuinIsaac AsimovArthur C. ClarkeWho is the author of The Left Hand of Darkness, a pioneering work in feminist science fiction?
Margaret AtwoodUrsula K. Le GuinOctavia E. ButlerAnne McCaffreyWhich author wrote Neuromancer, the novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre?
William GibsonPhilip K. DickNeal StephensonBruce SterlingWho wrote The Three-Body Problem, a modern masterpiece of hard science fiction?
Ken LiuLiu CixinPeter F. HamiltonAlastair ReynoldsWho is the author of The Time Machine, a classic exploration of time travel?
Ray BradburyH.G. WellsJules VerneIsaac AsimovWhich writer authored Snow Crash, a cyberpunk novel featuring a metaverse?
Bruce SterlingNeal StephensonWilliam GibsonCory DoctorowWho created Kindred, a time-travel narrative addressing slavery and racism?
Margaret AtwoodUrsula K. Le GuinOctavia E. ButlerN.K. JemisinWho penned Childhood’s End, a novel about humanity’s transformation under alien supervision?
Arthur C. ClarkeFrank HerbertPhilip K. DickIsaac AsimovWhich author wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian story of a theocratic regime?
Ursula K. Le GuinMargaret AtwoodSuzanne CollinsOctavia E. ButlerWho wrote the space adventure Hyperion, the first book in a renowned series?
Dan SimmonsAlastair ReynoldsOrson Scott CardLarry NivenWhich author penned Rendezvous with Rama, a novel about a mysterious alien spacecraft?
H.G. WellsIsaac AsimovRay BradburyArthur C. ClarkeWho created Ender’s Game, a tale of a young boy training to save humanity?
Philip K. DickFrank HerbertNeal StephensonOrson Scott CardWho wrote A Wrinkle in Time, a beloved tale of science and fantasy?
Anne McCaffreyMadeleine L’EngleJ.R.R. TolkienC.S. LewisWhich author wrote Ringworld, a novel exploring a massive artificial structure?
Alastair ReynoldsKim Stanley RobinsonArthur C. ClarkeLarry Niven 
