Isaac Asimov and 'The Fun They Had'

Where was Isaac Asimov born?

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Italy

In which year did Asimov's family immigrate to New York?

• 1920

• 1923

• 1930

• 1940

Asimov's love for writing was inspired by literature he read in his parent's...

• Candy store

• Toy shop

• Bookstore

• Clothing store

What did Asimov study to receive his Ph.D.?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

Which of Asimov's stories was voted the best science fiction story of all time in 1964?

• I, Robot

• Nightfall

• Galactic Empire series

• Foundation trilogy

Who is considered one of the 'Big Three' writers of the Golden Age of science fiction?

• Asimov, Clark and Heinlein

• Rowling, Asimov and Clark

• King, Rowling and Asimov

• Christie, Clark and Asimov

During which time period was 'The Fun They Had' written?

• during the Cold War

• post World War II

• World War I

• Vietnam War

What was the size of early computers during the 1950s?

• Laptop size

• Room size

• Pocket size

• Building size

What was the name of the computer developed by the University of Pennsylvania in 1946?

• MANIAC

• EDVAC

• UNIVAC

• ENIAC

What did the press nickname the ENIAC computer?

• Tech Titan

• Mega Machine

• Supercomputer

• Giant Brain