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?
Philip K. DickAldous HuxleyRay BradburyGeorge OrwellWho is the author of Dune, a seminal work of science fiction?
Arthur C. ClarkeFrank HerbertUrsula K. Le GuinIsaac AsimovWhich author wrote Brave New World, a vision of a futuristic dystopia?
George OrwellH.G. WellsRay BradburyAldous HuxleyWho penned The War of the Worlds, one of the earliest works of alien invasion fiction?
Arthur C. ClarkeJules VerneIsaac AsimovH.G. WellsWho is the author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the basis for Blade Runner?
Ray BradburyWilliam GibsonPhilip K. DickNeal StephensonWhich writer imagined a dystopian future in Fahrenheit 451?
Margaret AtwoodAldous HuxleyGeorge OrwellRay BradburyWho wrote the groundbreaking space opera Foundation series?
Frank HerbertIsaac AsimovArthur C. ClarkeUrsula K. Le GuinWho is the author of The Left Hand of Darkness, a pioneering work in feminist science fiction?
Ursula K. Le GuinMargaret AtwoodAnne McCaffreyOctavia E. ButlerWhich author wrote Neuromancer, the novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre?
Philip K. DickBruce SterlingNeal StephensonWilliam GibsonWho wrote The Three-Body Problem, a modern masterpiece of hard science fiction?
Alastair ReynoldsKen LiuPeter F. HamiltonLiu CixinWho is the author of The Time Machine, a classic exploration of time travel?
H.G. WellsJules VerneIsaac AsimovRay BradburyWhich writer authored Snow Crash, a cyberpunk novel featuring a metaverse?
Cory DoctorowNeal StephensonWilliam GibsonBruce SterlingWho created Kindred, a time-travel narrative addressing slavery and racism?
Ursula K. Le GuinN.K. JemisinOctavia E. ButlerMargaret AtwoodWho penned Childhood’s End, a novel about humanity’s transformation under alien supervision?
Frank HerbertArthur C. ClarkeIsaac AsimovPhilip K. DickWhich author wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian story of a theocratic regime?
Octavia E. ButlerMargaret AtwoodUrsula K. Le GuinSuzanne CollinsWho wrote the space adventure Hyperion, the first book in a renowned series?
Dan SimmonsOrson Scott CardAlastair ReynoldsLarry NivenWhich author penned Rendezvous with Rama, a novel about a mysterious alien spacecraft?
Ray BradburyH.G. WellsArthur C. ClarkeIsaac AsimovWho created Ender’s Game, a tale of a young boy training to save humanity?
Orson Scott CardNeal StephensonFrank HerbertPhilip K. DickWho wrote A Wrinkle in Time, a beloved tale of science and fantasy?
J.R.R. TolkienC.S. LewisAnne McCaffreyMadeleine L’EngleWhich author wrote Ringworld, a novel exploring a massive artificial structure?
Larry NivenKim Stanley RobinsonArthur C. ClarkeAlastair Reynolds 
