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?
Ray BradburyGeorge OrwellAldous HuxleyPhilip K. DickWho 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?
Ray BradburyGeorge OrwellH.G. WellsAldous HuxleyWho penned The War of the Worlds, one of the earliest works of alien invasion fiction?
Isaac AsimovH.G. WellsJules VerneArthur C. ClarkeWho is the author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the basis for Blade Runner?
Philip K. DickWilliam GibsonRay BradburyNeal StephensonWhich writer imagined a dystopian future in Fahrenheit 451?
Aldous HuxleyRay BradburyMargaret AtwoodGeorge OrwellWho 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?
Margaret AtwoodUrsula K. Le GuinOctavia E. ButlerAnne McCaffreyWhich author wrote Neuromancer, the novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre?
Bruce SterlingPhilip K. DickWilliam GibsonNeal StephensonWho wrote The Three-Body Problem, a modern masterpiece of hard science fiction?
Peter F. HamiltonLiu CixinAlastair ReynoldsKen LiuWho is the author of The Time Machine, a classic exploration of time travel?
Ray BradburyJules VerneIsaac AsimovH.G. WellsWhich 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. JemisinOctavia E. ButlerUrsula K. Le GuinMargaret AtwoodWho penned Childhood’s End, a novel about humanity’s transformation under alien supervision?
Arthur C. ClarkePhilip K. DickFrank HerbertIsaac AsimovWhich author wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian story of a theocratic regime?
Suzanne CollinsMargaret AtwoodOctavia E. ButlerUrsula K. Le GuinWho wrote the space adventure Hyperion, the first book in a renowned series?
Alastair ReynoldsOrson Scott CardLarry NivenDan SimmonsWhich 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?
Philip K. DickNeal StephensonOrson Scott CardFrank HerbertWho wrote A Wrinkle in Time, a beloved tale of science and fantasy?
Madeleine L’EngleC.S. LewisAnne McCaffreyJ.R.R. TolkienWhich author wrote Ringworld, a novel exploring a massive artificial structure?
Kim Stanley RobinsonAlastair ReynoldsLarry NivenArthur C. Clarke 
