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Fantasy and Science Fiction

  1. From Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" trilogy, name the great psychohistorian.

  2. What science fiction author made stories out of all of the "Star Trek" episodes?

  3. From the classic science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," the monster was a minifestation of what psychological force?

  4. From Frank Herbert's "Dune" trilogy, what does "muad 'dib" mean?

  5. Again from "Dune," describe the permanent effects of spice usage.

  6. Many characters are associated with famous swords. Name the owners of the following swords: Narsil, Stormbringer, and Glamdring.

  7. What is the Stainless Steel Rat's occupation?

  8. We all know about the Ent, Treebeard. We'd like to know what kind of tree he resembled.

  9. Name the three elven rings. We want the Elven names.

  10. From the award-winning novel "Lord Valentine's Castle," what occupation did the exiled prince enter?

  11. What are the Three Laws of Robotics?

  12. From "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," what was the name of the simulator that only Kirk passed?

  13. From "Bored of the Rings," what was the traditional elvish farewell?