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Quiz about Harry Harrison Novels
Quiz about Harry Harrison Novels

Harry Harrison Novels Trivia Quiz


Here is my quiz about one of the most prolific and one of my personal favorite science fiction writers.

A multiple-choice quiz by supersmudge. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
supersmudge
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
45,596
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
374
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 'Captive Universe', where do the characters live? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the world of 'A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah!', what significant historical event happened differently? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What generic swear word has been included in several of Mr. Harrison's novels? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the 'Eden' books, which is not true of the Yilane? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What book was the movie 'Soylent Green' based on? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the book upon which the movie is based, what is Soylent Green? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. According to the first line of 'Bill the Galactic Hero', what was the cause of it all? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the Stainless Steel Rat's mentor? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What are the names of the Stainless Steel Rat's twin sons? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the short story 'The Streets of Ashkelon', why do the natives kill the priest? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 'Captive Universe', where do the characters live?

Answer: 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.
2. In the world of 'A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah!', what significant historical event happened differently?

Answer: 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.
3. What generic swear word has been included in several of Mr. Harrison's novels?

Answer: 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'.
4. In the 'Eden' books, which is not true of the Yilane?

Answer: 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.
5. What book was the movie 'Soylent Green' based on?

Answer: Make Room! Make Room!

A wonderful book. Very scary to read during a drought.
6. In the book upon which the movie is based, what is Soylent Green?

Answer: 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.
7. According to the first line of 'Bill the Galactic Hero', what was the cause of it all?

Answer: Sex

'Bill never realized that sex was the cause of it all' is one of my favorite first lines.
8. Who was the Stainless Steel Rat's mentor?

Answer: The Bishop

9. What are the names of the Stainless Steel Rat's twin sons?

Answer: James and Bolivar

10. In the short story 'The Streets of Ashkelon', why do the natives kill the priest?

Answer: 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.
Source: Author supersmudge

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