The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which French author is considered one of the fathers of science fiction with his "Extraordinary Voyages"?
Possible answers:
- Honoré de Balzac
- Victor Hugo
- Jules Verne
- Alexandre Dumas
Explanation: Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote over 60 novels including "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "From the Earth to the Moon". His visionary works anticipated many inventions such as the submarine and space travel.
Question 2 : Who wrote the "Three Laws of Robotics" in his novels?
Possible answers:
- Ray Bradbury
- Philip K. Dick
- Arthur C. Clarke
- Isaac Asimov
Explanation: Isaac Asimov formulated the Three Laws of Robotics in his short story "Runaround" (1942). These laws have become an essential reference in science fiction and still influence thinking about artificial intelligence today.
Question 3 : Which Frank Herbert novel takes place on the desert planet Arrakis?
Possible answers:
- Dune
- Fondation
- Neuromancien
- Hypérion
Explanation: "Dune", published in 1965, is considered one of the greatest science fiction novels. The story takes place on Arrakis, the sole source of the Spice, the most precious substance in the universe. The novel has been adapted for film several times.
Question 4 : In Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451", what do the firefighters burn?
Possible answers:
- Des ordinateurs
- Des maisons
- Des livres
- Des robots
Explanation: In this 1953 dystopian novel, firefighters no longer fight fires but burn books, considered dangerous. The title refers to the temperature at which paper ignites (233°C or 451°F).
Question 5 : Which author wrote "The War of the Worlds"?
Possible answers:
- Isaac Asimov
- H.G. Wells
- Jules Verne
- Arthur C. Clarke
Explanation: H.G. Wells published "The War of the Worlds" in 1898. This alien invasion novel was adapted as a radio play by Orson Welles in 1938, causing panic in the US as listeners believed it was a real invasion.
Question 6 : What is the name of the supercomputer in Arthur C. Clarke's "2001: A Space Odyssey"?
Possible answers:
- HAL 9000
- COLOSSUS
- WOPR
- SKYNET
Explanation: HAL 9000 is the onboard computer of the Discovery One spacecraft. Its name has become synonymous with dangerous AI. A popular theory suggests HAL is a one-letter shift from IBM (H-I, A-B, L-M).
Question 7 : Which Aldous Huxley novel describes a society where humans are created in laboratories?
Possible answers:
- L'Île
- The Doors of Perception
- 1984
- Brave New World
Explanation: "Brave New World" (1932) presents a futuristic society where humans are created in laboratories and conditioned from birth. Huxley criticizes standardization and social control through pleasure.
Question 8 : Which Jules Verne novel features the submarine Nautilus?
Possible answers:
- Journey to the Center of the Earth
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
- Around the World in Eighty Days
- L'Île mystérieuse
Explanation: "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (1870) follows the adventures of Captain Nemo aboard his revolutionary submarine, the Nautilus. The novel inspired many innovations in underwater navigation.
Question 9 : What is the first novel of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" saga?
Possible answers:
- Fondation
- Prélude à Fondation
- L'Aube de Fondation
- Fondation et Empire
Explanation: "Foundation" (1951) is the first volume of Asimov's famous saga. The story follows Hari Seldon and his project to preserve galactic civilization through psychohistory, a predictive science of mass behavior.
Question 10 : In which George Orwell novel does the hero Winston Smith fight against Big Brother?
Possible answers:
- Fahrenheit 451
- La Ferme des animaux
- Brave New World
- 1984
Explanation: 1984, published in 1949, describes a totalitarian society where Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth and tries to resist the Party. The novel gave birth to expressions like "Big Brother" and "Newspeak," which have become part of our vocabulary.
