10 Questions
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fun is defined as:
Light-hearted pleasure and amusement
What is the possible origin of the word 'fun'?
Derived from Middle English fonne (fool)
Which of the following is NOT associated with the word 'fun'?
Sadness
What was the 18th century meaning of the word 'fun'?
Cheat, trick, hoax
How is the word 'fun' described in the text?
Distinctive and elusive
Which university did Isaac Asimov teach at?
Boston University
Which of the following authors was NOT considered one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writers?
H.G. Wells
How many books did Isaac Asimov write or edit?
Over 500 books
Which series won the one-time Hugo Award for 'Best All-Time Series' in 1966?
The Foundation series
Which series did Isaac Asimov link to the Foundation series with the book 'Foundation and Earth'?
The Robot series
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