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More Than Human Trivia Quiz

Some authors write about humans. However, some authors write about more than just humans. This quiz is about those authors. How much do you know about these science fiction and fantasy writers?

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaking162. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
triviaking162

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,883

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
556

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Eragon" wasn't just about humans. The book also featured elves, dwarves, and dragons. Which of these authors wrote "Eragon"? Hint

Christopher Paolini

J.R.R. Tolkien

Rick Riordan

John Feinstein

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Question 2 of 10

2. "The White Mountains" wasn't just about humans. It also featured foreign aliens. Who wrote "The White Mountains"? Hint

Matt Christopher

Michael Buckley

Ridley Pearson

John Christopher

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote "The War of the Worlds", a book that featured Martians as well as humans?

Answer: (Name or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. The "Sisters Grimm" series features fairy-tale characters alive in the real world. Who wrote "The Sisters Grimm" series? Hint

Michael Buckley

James Patterson

J.K. Rowling

Andrew Gross

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the "Maximum Ride" series, a series that features bird-human hybrids? Hint

John Grisham

Steve Berry

James Patterson

David Baldacci

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Planet of Adventure" had humans as well as aliens in its pages. Who wrote "Planet of Adventure"? Hint

Bob Vance

Jim Vance

Jack Vance

Mike Vance

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The Name of the Wind" featured magicians and other peculiar creatures. Who wrote it? Hint

Richard Dreyfuss

Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Stewart

Samuel Youd

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" featured aliens and deep space travel. Who wrote it? Hint

Douglas Adams

Mary Adams

Adam Douglas

Fran Douglas

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Question 9 of 10

9. "The Hero and the Crown" features many weird creatures and dragons as well as humans. Who wrote "The Hero and the Crown"? Hint

William McKinley

Anne McCaffrey

Robin Williams

Robin McKinley

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, who wrote about dragons and other magical creatures in her "Harry Potter" books? Hint

Suzanne Collins

Mercedes Lackey

E.B. White

J.K. Rowling

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Eragon" wasn't just about humans. The book also featured elves, dwarves, and dragons. Which of these authors wrote "Eragon"?

Answer: Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini began writing drafts of "Eragon" at the young age of 15. He was born on November 17th, 1983. "Eragon" is about a dragon rider who tries to overthrow an evil king. In 2006, "Eragon" was made into a film starring John Malkovich.

2. "The White Mountains" wasn't just about humans. It also featured foreign aliens. Who wrote "The White Mountains"?

Answer: John Christopher

John Christopher was a pseudonym for Samuel Youd (1922-2012). He also wrote "The Death of Grass". "The White Mountains" is about how Will, the protagonist, runs away to the White Mountains to avoid being enslaved by the Tripods. The Tripods are aliens who took over Earth and rule over the people. "The White Mountains" came out in 1967.

3. Who wrote "The War of the Worlds", a book that featured Martians as well as humans?

Answer: H.G. Wells

H.G. Wells has been called by many as "The Father of Science Fiction". He also wrote "The Invisible Man" and "The Time Machine". "The War of the Worlds" came out in 1898. It tells of a Martian invasion of Earth. The novel is set in London.

4. The "Sisters Grimm" series features fairy-tale characters alive in the real world. Who wrote "The Sisters Grimm" series?

Answer: Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley was born on August 16th, 1969 in Indiana. His "Sisters Grimm" series has nine books. He also wrote the "N.E.R.D.S" series.

5. Who wrote the "Maximum Ride" series, a series that features bird-human hybrids?

Answer: James Patterson

James Patterson has written many books for adults and for children. He is famous for his "Alex Cross" books and the "Women's Murder Club" series.

6. "Planet of Adventure" had humans as well as aliens in its pages. Who wrote "Planet of Adventure"?

Answer: Jack Vance

Jack released "Planet of Adventure" in 1993. Jack was born on August 28th, 1916. His first published story, "The World-Thinker", was published in 1945.

7. "The Name of the Wind" featured magicians and other peculiar creatures. Who wrote it?

Answer: Patrick Rothfuss

"The Name of the Wind" was Patrick's debut book. He was born on June 6th, 1973. "The Name of the Wind" also reached #1 on the "New York Times" Best Seller list.

8. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" featured aliens and deep space travel. Who wrote it?

Answer: Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was born in Britain. In 2001 he died of a heart attack in Santa Barbara, California and is burried n Highgate Cemetery, London. He also wrote "Last Chance to See" in 1990. In 2005, a movie adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" was made starring Martin Freeman.

9. "The Hero and the Crown" features many weird creatures and dragons as well as humans. Who wrote "The Hero and the Crown"?

Answer: Robin McKinley

Robin was born in 1952 in Ohio. She also wrote "The Blue Sword", a book that won the Newbery Honor Award in 1983. In 1985, "The Hero and the Crown" won the Newbery Medal.

10. Finally, who wrote about dragons and other magical creatures in her "Harry Potter" books?

Answer: J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling was born on July 31st, 1965. She got the idea for the "Harry Potter" series on a train ride. Her "Harry Potter" series has seven books. There's a film adaptation for every book in the series, with Daniel Radcliffe starring as Harry Potter.

Source: Author triviaking162

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