Speculative Fiction Analysis Quiz

Test your knowledge of speculative fiction with questions on authors, themes, and terminology. Explore dystopias, alternate histories, and more!

#1

Who is the author of the speculative fiction novel '1984'?

George Orwell
Aldous Huxley
Ray Bradbury
Philip K. Dick
#2

Which of the following is a central theme in dystopian speculative fiction?

Utopian societies
Perfect governments
Totalitarian control
Peace and harmony
#3

Which of the following authors is known for their contributions to the genre of speculative fiction?

Jane Austen
Leo Tolstoy
J.K. Rowling
Ursula K. Le Guin
#4

Which of the following is a key characteristic of speculative fiction?

Realistic portrayal of everyday life
Exploration of imaginary worlds or scenarios
Focus on historical accuracy
Minimal use of symbolism
#5

Who wrote the speculative fiction novel 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

Margaret Atwood
Kazuo Ishiguro
Don DeLillo
Toni Morrison
#6

In speculative fiction, what is the term for a device or element that appears to contradict known scientific principles but is used within the context of the story?

Innovation
Pseudoscience
Plot device
MacGuffin
#7

Who wrote the speculative fiction novel 'Brave New World'?

George Orwell
Aldous Huxley
Ray Bradbury
Philip K. Dick
#8

What term is used to describe a speculative fiction story that is set in the future and features advanced technology?

Cyberpunk
Steampunk
Biopunk
Post-apocalyptic
#9

What is the term for a speculative fiction story that takes place in a setting where technology has regressed to a pre-industrial level?

Steampunk
Cyberpunk
Biopunk
Dieselpunk
#10

Who is considered the father of modern science fiction?

H.G. Wells
Jules Verne
Isaac Asimov
Arthur C. Clarke
#11

Which of the following is a common theme in speculative fiction?

Unambiguous happy endings
Exploration of existential dread
Simple and straightforward plotlines
Absence of social commentary
#12

What is the term for a speculative fiction story that explores the consequences of environmental disaster?

Eco-punk
Solarpunk
Bio-horror
Cli-fi
#13

In speculative fiction, what does 'worldbuilding' refer to?

Creating believable settings
Developing characters
Writing dialogue
Planning the plot
#14

Which of the following is a characteristic of the speculative fiction subgenre known as 'alternate history'?

It focuses on space exploration
It explores the consequences of a changed historical event
It involves time travel to the future
It features advanced artificial intelligence
#15

What is the term for a speculative fiction story that incorporates elements of both science fiction and fantasy?

Urban fantasy
Sword and sorcery
Science fantasy
Magical realism
#16

Who is the author of the speculative fiction novel 'Neuromancer'?

William Gibson
Neal Stephenson
Richard K. Morgan
Charles Stross
#17

What is the term for a speculative fiction story that deals with the impact of advanced technology on society?

Dystopian fiction
Cyberpunk
Biopunk
Steampunk
#18

Who is considered one of the pioneers of the New Wave movement in speculative fiction?

J.R.R. Tolkien
Philip K. Dick
Harlan Ellison
Isaac Asimov

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