Science fiction and fantasy

Random Book Quiz

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1. What decade did these books come out?

A Destiny of Fools by Ejner Fulsang
The human race is dying out, and Sophie Zapata isn't convinced it deserves to be saved.

The Oracle's Queen by Lynn Flewelling
The epic conclusion to the Tamir Triad sees a young queen fight to unite her country.

A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve
The fourth book in the Hungry City Chronicles.

Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher
The eighth book in the Dresden Files.

2. What decade was this book first released?

Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
In the conclusion to the Farseer Trilogy Fitz has to escape his corrupt uncle and save the Six Duchies Kingdom.

It was the same decade Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling was first released.

3. Name the title of this book.

This science fiction book by Nnedi Okorafor was published in 2015. It has a female protagonist.

A young woman leaves her tribe to go to university across the galaxy, far from her home culture.

4. Name the title of this book.

This intellectual science fiction book by Ejner Fulsang was published in 2006. It has a female protagonist.

The human race is dying out, and Sophie Zapata isn't convinced it deserves to be saved.

5. Name the author from the description

1952 was the year this writer was born. This author specialises in traditional medieval fantasy, often in trilogies.

Their books include the following titles:

Dragon Haven
Assassin's Quest
Assassin's Apprentice

6. Name the author of the following book

Ancient Appetites
Nate Wildenstern hunts for his brother's murderer in a historic version of Ireland populated by living machines.

This alternative history book was published in 2007. It features a male main character. It is suitable for young adult readers.

7. Which genre best suits the following books?

Lumberjanes Volume 1: Beware The Kitten Holy cover

Lumberjanes Volume 1: Beware The Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis and Brooke Allen

Black Butler by Yana Toboso

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets cover

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling