Childhood's End Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Childhood's End? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What famous Einstein theory does Jan reference to explain his lack of aging during his interstellar travels?


The Theory of Evolution
The Law of Cosmic Expansion
The Theory of Relativity
The Rush Hour Theory
Q. The Overlords' world is located in what constellation?


Ursula Major
The Southern Cross
Carina
Orion's Belt
Q. Mare Imbrium and Mare Crisium are both mentioned in the novel. What heavenly body houses these two locations?


Europa
The Moon
Mars
The Pearly Gates
Q. Jan visits what famous science society in London?


Buckingham Palace
The Royal Stargazers Society
The Sciencey Science Society
The Royal Astronomical Society
Q. Clarke calls this place the ninth planet in the Solar System although today we know it as the second-largest dwarf planet. What is it?


Pluto
Neptune
Mercury
Vulcan