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Quiz about Mystery And Science Fiction Writers
Quiz about Mystery And Science Fiction Writers

Mystery And Science Fiction Writers Quiz


I'm taking notice of some of the famous writers of mystery and science fiction.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
22,923
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3775
Last 3 plays: incognitoem (9/10), MK240V (8/10), Guest 124 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which is NOT a work by Jules Verne? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This writer authored the sci fi 'Foundation' trilogy, but also published many works of science. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which is NOT by H.G. Wells? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Raymond Chandler gave us what fictional detective? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Agatha Christie's favorite fictional detective (along with Miss Marple) was Hercule Poirot. What was his nationality? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which is NOT by Dashiell Hammett? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which name does NOT belong in this list of mystery and sci fi authors? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This author, although known primarily as the writer of the Tarzan stories, also wrote other sci fi and adventure stories. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which is NOT by Ray Bradbury? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which is NOT by Jules Verne? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 30 2024 : incognitoem: 9/10
Oct 20 2024 : MK240V: 8/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 124: 9/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 209: 4/10
Oct 03 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 198: 6/10
Sep 18 2024 : emmal2000uk: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which is NOT a work by Jules Verne?

Answer: The Incredible Shrinking Man

This one is by short story master and Twilight Zone contributor, Richard Matheson.
2. This writer authored the sci fi 'Foundation' trilogy, but also published many works of science.

Answer: Isaac Asimov

Asimov was as prolific as he was varied. Stoker did 'Dracula'.
3. Which is NOT by H.G. Wells?

Answer: The Moonstone

This is by Wilkie Collins.
4. Raymond Chandler gave us what fictional detective?

Answer: Philip Marlowe

Spade was the creation of Dashiell Hammett; Holmes belonged to Conan Doyle and Spenser comes courtesy of Robert B. Parker.
5. Agatha Christie's favorite fictional detective (along with Miss Marple) was Hercule Poirot. What was his nationality?

Answer: Belgian

6. Which is NOT by Dashiell Hammett?

Answer: The Woman in White

Wilkie Collins again
7. Which name does NOT belong in this list of mystery and sci fi authors?

Answer: Michael Strogoff

The three were writers of detective and mystery and macabre stories. Strogoff was a fictional character (in the novel of the same name) by Verne.
8. This author, although known primarily as the writer of the Tarzan stories, also wrote other sci fi and adventure stories.

Answer: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Blatty did 'The Exorcist'. Alcott, best known for 'Little Women', also wrote gothic tales. Shelley did 'Frankenstein'.
9. Which is NOT by Ray Bradbury?

Answer: The Last Man

This is by Mary Shelley.
10. Which is NOT by Jules Verne?

Answer: The Masque of the Red Death

This is a short story by Poe.
Source: Author robert362

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