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Quiz: Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You?

Ever wonder who you'd be in a science fiction book? The space captain? The time traveler? The robot? Take this sci-fi hero quiz and find out.

A.J. O'Connell

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A.J. O’Connell is the author of two published novellas: Beware the Hawk and The Eagle & The Arrow. All she’s ever wanted to do in life is read and write books, and so, is constantly writing at least one novel. She holds an MFA in creative fiction, but despite the best efforts of her teachers at Fairfield University's low-residency program, remains a huge dork for sci-fi, fantasy and comic books. She is a journalist and has taught journalism to college students. She blogs about feminism, the writing life, and whatever else comes into her head at www.ajoconnell.com. Blog: A.J. O'Connell Twitter: @ann_oconnell

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This sci-fi hero quiz is sponsored by Writer’s Digest.

Putting the Science in Fiction collects articles from “Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy,” Dan Koboldt’s popular blog series, Science in Sci-Fi, for authors and fans of speculative fiction. Each article discusses an element of sci-fi or fantasy with an expert in that field. Scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and others share their insights in order to debunk the myths, correct the misconceptions, and offer advice on getting the details right.

The space captain. The scientist. The time traveler. The maverick.

If you read science fiction, you know all of these characters, and you probably also wonder from time to time who you’d be if you were in your own science fiction series.

Well, wonder no more. Take this quiz to find out which sci-fi hero you are.