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?
George OrwellPhilip K. DickAldous HuxleyRay BradburyWho is the author of Dune, a seminal work of science fiction?
Ursula K. Le GuinArthur C. ClarkeFrank HerbertIsaac AsimovWhich author wrote Brave New World, a vision of a futuristic dystopia?
George OrwellRay BradburyAldous HuxleyH.G. WellsWho penned The War of the Worlds, one of the earliest works of alien invasion fiction?
Isaac AsimovArthur C. ClarkeH.G. WellsJules VerneWho 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?
Aldous HuxleyGeorge OrwellMargaret AtwoodRay BradburyWho wrote the groundbreaking space opera Foundation series?
Isaac AsimovFrank HerbertArthur C. ClarkeUrsula K. Le GuinWho is the author of The Left Hand of Darkness, a pioneering work in feminist science fiction?
Anne McCaffreyUrsula K. Le GuinMargaret AtwoodOctavia E. ButlerWhich author wrote Neuromancer, the novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre?
Philip K. DickWilliam GibsonNeal StephensonBruce SterlingWho wrote The Three-Body Problem, a modern masterpiece of hard science fiction?
Liu CixinPeter F. HamiltonAlastair ReynoldsKen LiuWho is the author of The Time Machine, a classic exploration of time travel?
Jules VerneH.G. WellsRay BradburyIsaac AsimovWhich writer authored Snow Crash, a cyberpunk novel featuring a metaverse?
Bruce SterlingCory DoctorowNeal StephensonWilliam GibsonWho created Kindred, a time-travel narrative addressing slavery and racism?
N.K. JemisinUrsula K. Le GuinOctavia E. ButlerMargaret AtwoodWho penned Childhood’s End, a novel about humanity’s transformation under alien supervision?
Isaac AsimovArthur C. ClarkePhilip K. DickFrank HerbertWhich author wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian story of a theocratic regime?
Margaret AtwoodSuzanne CollinsUrsula K. Le GuinOctavia E. ButlerWho wrote the space adventure Hyperion, the first book in a renowned series?
Larry NivenDan SimmonsAlastair ReynoldsOrson Scott CardWhich author penned Rendezvous with Rama, a novel about a mysterious alien spacecraft?
Ray BradburyIsaac AsimovH.G. WellsArthur C. ClarkeWho created Ender’s Game, a tale of a young boy training to save humanity?
Philip K. DickOrson Scott CardFrank HerbertNeal StephensonWho wrote A Wrinkle in Time, a beloved tale of science and fantasy?
Anne McCaffreyJ.R.R. TolkienMadeleine L’EngleC.S. LewisWhich author wrote Ringworld, a novel exploring a massive artificial structure?
Larry NivenArthur C. ClarkeKim Stanley RobinsonAlastair Reynolds 
