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Clues and Red Herrings: Navigating the Labyrinth of Mystery

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In Agatha Christie's novel "And Then There Were None", what is the name of the mysterious island where the guests are invited?

  1. Soldier Island

  2. Whitehaven Island

  3. Smuggler's Island

  4. Dead Man's Island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "And Then There Were None", the guests are lured to Soldier Island, a secluded and ominous setting that becomes the stage for a series of mysterious deaths.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, what is the name of Holmes's trusted companion and assistant?

  1. Dr. John Watson

  2. Inspector Lestrade

  3. Mycroft Holmes

  4. Mrs. Hudson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. John Watson is Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend and chronicler, often serving as the narrator in the stories.

In Dashiell Hammett's novel "The Maltese Falcon", what is the name of the elusive and valuable artifact that everyone is searching for?

  1. The Maltese Falcon

  2. The Black Mask

  3. The Golden Fleece

  4. The Holy Grail


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maltese Falcon is a priceless statuette that becomes the object of desire for various characters in the novel, leading to a complex web of intrigue and deception.

In Raymond Chandler's novel "The Big Sleep", what is the name of the private investigator hired to solve the case of a missing millionaire?

  1. Philip Marlowe

  2. Sam Spade

  3. Nick Charles

  4. Hercule Poirot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philip Marlowe is the hard-boiled private investigator who navigates the seedy underworld of Los Angeles in "The Big Sleep".

In Patricia Highsmith's novel "Strangers on a Train", what is the name of the psychopathic character who proposes a twisted plan to exchange murders?

  1. Bruno Anthony

  2. Guy Haines

  3. Charles Anthony

  4. Miriam Joyce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruno Anthony is the cunning and manipulative character who convinces Guy Haines to participate in a deadly scheme of swapping murders.

In Alfred Hitchcock's film "Rear Window", what is the name of the wheelchair-bound photographer who witnesses a murder across the courtyard?

  1. L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies

  2. Stella Wood

  3. Lisa Fremont

  4. Thorwald


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies is the protagonist of "Rear Window", a skilled photographer confined to his apartment who becomes an accidental witness to a crime.

In Agatha Christie's novel "Murder on the Orient Express", what is the name of the renowned detective who is tasked with solving the murder of a wealthy American businessman?

  1. Hercule Poirot

  2. Miss Marple

  3. Superintendent Battle

  4. Chief Inspector Japp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercule Poirot is the brilliant Belgian detective who uses his meticulous observation and deductive reasoning to solve the intricate murder mystery aboard the Orient Express.

In Dashiell Hammett's novel "The Thin Man", what is the name of the wealthy and witty couple who solve crimes as a hobby?

  1. Nick and Nora Charles

  2. Sam Spade and Brigid O'Shaughnessy

  3. Philip Marlowe and Carmen Sternwood

  4. Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nick and Nora Charles are the sophisticated and charming couple who use their social connections and sharp minds to solve mysteries in "The Thin Man".

In Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell, My Lovely", what is the name of the private investigator hired to find a missing gangster's girlfriend?

  1. Philip Marlowe

  2. Sam Spade

  3. Mike Hammer

  4. Lew Archer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philip Marlowe is once again the protagonist in "Farewell, My Lovely", as he delves into the dangerous world of organized crime to locate a missing woman.

In Alfred Hitchcock's film "Vertigo", what is the name of the retired detective who becomes obsessed with a woman he is hired to follow?

  1. John "Scottie" Ferguson

  2. Madeleine Elster

  3. Judy Barton

  4. Midge Wood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John "Scottie" Ferguson is the former detective who becomes captivated by Madeleine Elster, leading him on a psychological journey of obsession and self-discovery.

In Agatha Christie's novel "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd", what is the name of the narrator who is initially suspected of the murder?

  1. Dr. James Sheppard

  2. Roger Ackroyd

  3. Caroline Sheppard

  4. Flora Ackroyd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. James Sheppard is the narrator of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd", who finds himself entangled in the mystery as a suspect and must clear his name.

In Dashiell Hammett's novel "Red Harvest", what is the name of the private investigator hired to clean up a corrupt town?

  1. The Continental Op

  2. Sam Spade

  3. Philip Marlowe

  4. Mike Hammer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Continental Op is the nameless private investigator who is sent to Personville to investigate a series of murders and uncover the town's dark secrets.

In Raymond Chandler's novel "The Long Goodbye", what is the name of the private investigator hired to find a missing friend?

  1. Philip Marlowe

  2. Sam Spade

  3. Mike Hammer

  4. Lew Archer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philip Marlowe returns in "The Long Goodbye" to investigate the disappearance of his friend Terry Lennox, leading him into a web of deceit and danger.

In Alfred Hitchcock's film "Psycho", what is the name of the motel manager who becomes the focus of the investigation into the disappearance of a young woman?

  1. Norman Bates

  2. Marion Crane

  3. Lila Crane

  4. Sam Loomis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norman Bates is the enigmatic and disturbed motel manager at the center of "Psycho", whose dark secrets are gradually revealed as the film progresses.

In Agatha Christie's novel "Death on the Nile", what is the name of the glamorous socialite who is murdered during a luxury cruise on the Nile River?

  1. Linnet Ridgeway

  2. Jacqueline de Bellefort

  3. Simon Doyle

  4. Hercule Poirot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linnet Ridgeway is the wealthy and beautiful heiress who is found dead on the Nile River, setting the stage for Hercule Poirot's investigation.

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