Q 01/05

Who wrote the 2011 novel Ready Player One?

A) Andy Weir

B) Ernest Cline

C) Neal Stephenson

D) William Gibson

Answer · why

B) Ernest Cline

It was his debut novel; he had earlier co-written the screenplay for Fanboys and won the Austin Poetry Slam twice.

Q 02/05

In what year is Ready Player One set?

A) 2029

B) 2038

C) 2045

D) 2041

Answer · why

C) 2045

The world is gripped by an energy crisis after fossil fuels run out, so people escape into the OASIS.

Q 03/05

What is the name of the virtual universe where most of the story takes place?

A) The Grid

B) The Matrix

C) The OASIS

D) The Metaverse

Answer · why

C) The OASIS

The film spells it out as the Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation.

Q 04/05

What is Wade Watts's avatar called?

A) Anorak

B) Parzival

C) Aech

D) Art3mis

Answer · why

B) Parzival

He named himself after the Arthurian knight who sought the Holy Grail, spelling it to get a unique handle.

Q 05/05

Who created the OASIS and left the Easter egg contest in his will?

A) Ogden Morrow

B) Nolan Sorrento

C) Warren Robinett

D) James Halliday

Answer · why

D) James Halliday

Cline modelled him partly on Willy Wonka, Howard Hughes and Ultima creator Richard Garriott.