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    Harrison, Harry

    In the short story 'The Streets of Ashketon', why do the natives kill the priest?Harry Harrison Novels

      To see if God exists. This is a very powerful story. The moral of the story is much like the Star Trek Prime Directive. The priest shouldn't have interfered.

    What are the names of the Stainless Steel Rat's twin sons?Harry Harrison Novels

      James and Bolivar.

    Who was the Stainless Steel Rat's mentor?Harry Harrison Novels

      The Bishop.

    According to the first line of 'Bill the Galactic Hero', what was the cause of it all?Harry Harrison Novels

      Sex. 'Bill never realized that sex was the cause of it all' is one of my favorite first lines.

    In the book upon which the movie is based, what is Soylent Green?Harry Harrison Novels

      Food made from algae. Unlike the movie, in the book "Make Room! Make Room!", soylent really is soy and lentils, or other non-meat protein sources.

    What book was the movie 'Soylent Green' based on?Harry Harrison Novels

      Make Room! Make Room!. A wonderful book. Very scary to read during a drought.

    In the 'Eden' books, which is not true of the Yilane?Harry Harrison Novels

      They are herbivores. These books have one of the most well thought out societies I have ever read. If you haven't read them, do so.

    What generic swear word has been included in several of Mr. Harrison's novels?Harry Harrison Novels

      Bowb. The term is used often in the 'Bill the Galactic Hero' books, but sometimes in the 'Stainless Steel Rat' books and also in 'Captive Universe'.

    In the world of 'A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah!', what significant historical event happened differently?Harry Harrison Novels

      The Revolutionary War. England had won and George Washington was considered a traitor. The main character was a descendent of George Washington and had to try to clear his family name.

    In 'Captive Universe', where do the characters live?Harry Harrison Novels

      In an asteroid. A very good novel. The description of the main character walking on the sky and looking at his village gave me vertigo.

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