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In Robert Heinlein's "juvenile" novel Space Cadet, the protagonists (and the reader) receive a valuable lesson in cross-cultural tolerance when they encounter the Venerians (Venusians), who have a strong privacy taboo about:
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How does the teenage hero of Robert Heinlein's "juvenile" novel Have Space Suit Will Travel acquire his space suit?
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124 times (29.0%) |
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Most people who emigrate from the Earth to the Moon in Robert A. Heinlein's The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress do so in what capacity?
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362 times |
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272 times (46.0%) |
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In Stranger in a Strange Land, the Federation Ship Champion, a second manned expedition to Mars which was delayed by World War III, was searching for survivors of the first expedition's ship named?
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185 times (27.8%) |
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In Stranger in a Strange Land, Ben Caxton was a columnist for the Post syndicate. What was the name of his column?
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365 times |
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154 times (22.6%) |
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In Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land, what event enables the protagonist to understand humor?
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182 times (29.6%) |
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The name of Sherlock Holmes's brother figures very prominently in Robert Heinlein's The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. What is it?
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260 times |
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216 times (64.7%) |
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Which of these books was not written by Robert A. Heinlein?
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3759 times |
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1683 times (26.8%) |
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What novel by Robert Heinlein details a brain transplant?
   
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311 times |
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203 times (40.8%) |
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108 times (21.7%) |
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The main character in Robert Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land was a ______ raised by ______ .
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757 times |
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558 times (49.8%) |
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What is the name of the main character in Robert A.Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land?
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709 times (34.1%) |
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492 times (23.7%) |
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Which of the following was NOT written by Robert Heinlein?
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122 times (28.8%) |
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Valentine Michael Smith is the central character of:
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363 times |
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314 times (64.1%) |
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The title of Robert Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land derives from:
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307 times (71.1%) |
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Who wrote Stranger in a Strange Land?
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Robert A Heinlein gives the following advice:
"Before you throw the old rascals out, take a look at..."
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555 times |
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Which book is often referred to in Connie Willis' To Say Nothing of the Dog, and also serves as a rough template for a portion of the book?
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74 times (41.6%) |
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In Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land, where is Valentine Michael Smith born?
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Who was the main character in Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land?
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133 times |
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![Which book inspired Jim Morrison to name his band "The Doors"?
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Which book inspired Jim Morrison to name his band "The Doors"?
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Who wrote "2001, Space Odyssey", adapted by Stanley Kubrick?
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Robert Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange ______"?
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551 times (92.3%) |
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Who wrote The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress?
   
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Which of the following science fiction novels did not win both a Hugo and a Nebula?
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Although we learn much about the philosophy and mysticism of the Martian race in Robert A. Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land, the Martians themselves never take center stage. In which earlier, "juvenile" novel do the same Martian sapients play a central role?
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Who created the Three Laws of Robotics?
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Identify the neologism that is associated with the wrong author:
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Which of the following is not the title of a Robert A. Heinlein novel?
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277 times |
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Which Heinlein character once said, "Thou art God?"
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Which literary work was not the inspiration for and does not share its title with a song by the metal band Iron Maiden?
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394 times |
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