by alex
Isaac Asimov, a titan of science fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature and science with his imaginative worlds and profound ideas. From the intricacies of robotics to the vast expanse of the Foundation universe, Asimov’s works continue to inspire and challenge readers. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to his stories, this quiz will test your knowledge and perhaps even teach you something new about this literary giant. Good luck, and may your understanding of Asimov’s universe expand with each question!
Asimov Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the title of Isaac Asimov’s first published novel?
Pebble in the Sky
Foundation
I, Robot
The Caves of Steel
2. Which series is Isaac Asimov best known for?
The Robot Series
The Foundation Series
The Galactic Empire Series
The Norby Chronicles
3. What is the name of the fictional science of predicting the future in the Foundation series?
Psychohistory
Sociomathematics
Histomathematics
Futureology
4. In which year was Isaac Asimov born?
1920
1922
1924
1926
5. What is the name of the robot detective in ‘The Caves of Steel’?
R. Daneel Olivaw
R. Giskard Reventlov
R. Andrew Martin
R. Susan Calvin
6. Which of the following is NOT one of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics?
A robot may not harm a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
A robot must prioritize the needs of the many over the needs of the few.
7. Which university did Isaac Asimov attend for his undergraduate degree?
Harvard University
Columbia University
New York University
Princeton University
8. What was Isaac Asimov’s profession aside from being a writer?
Physicist
Chemist
Biologist
Mathematician
9. In which book did Asimov introduce the concept of ‘psychohistory’?
Foundation
Foundation and Empire
Second Foundation
Prelude to Foundation
10. Which of the following is a collection of Asimov’s robot short stories?
The Bicentennial Man
Robot Dreams
I, Robot
The Rest of the Robots
