Space Exploration and Technology in Literature
Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the portrayal of space exploration and technology in literature. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: space exploration literature science fiction |
In Arthur C. Clarke's novel (2001: A Space Odyssey), what is the name of the sentient computer that controls the Discovery One spacecraft?
In Isaac Asimov's (Foundation) series, what is the name of the planet where the Galactic Empire is headquartered?
In Robert A. Heinlein's novel (Stranger in a Strange Land), what is the name of the alien who is raised by humans and becomes a messianic figure?
In Ursula K. Le Guin's (The Left Hand of Darkness), what is the name of the planet where the inhabitants are ambisexual and can change their sex at will?
In Kim Stanley Robinson's (Mars Trilogy), what is the name of the first human settlement on Mars?
In Neal Stephenson's (Seveneves), what is the name of the space station that is built to save humanity after a catastrophic event destroys the Earth?
In Andy Weir's (The Martian), what is the name of the astronaut who is stranded on Mars and must use his ingenuity to survive?
In Liu Cixin's (The Three-Body Problem), what is the name of the alien civilization that threatens to destroy humanity?
In Alastair Reynolds' (Revelation Space) series, what is the name of the sentient starship that is powered by a black hole?
In Becky Chambers' (The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet), what is the name of the spaceship that travels the galaxy performing odd jobs?
In John Scalzi's (Old Man's War) series, what is the name of the military organization that recruits elderly people to fight in interstellar wars?
In Vernor Vinge's (A Fire Upon the Deep), what is the name of the alien race that is composed of living stars?
In Iain M. Banks' (Culture) series, what is the name of the advanced artificial intelligence that controls the Culture?
In Peter F. Hamilton's (Commonwealth Saga), what is the name of the interstellar highway that connects the various planets and star systems?
In Greg Egan's (Permutation City), what is the name of the virtual reality world that is created by a group of scientists?