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Literary Mysteries and Thrillers

Description: Test your knowledge of Literary Mysteries and Thrillers with this exciting quiz. From classic whodunits to modern-day suspense novels, these questions will challenge your understanding of the genre.
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In Agatha Christie's novel 'And Then There Were None', what is the name of the island where the murders take place?

  1. Soldier Island

  2. Whitehaven Island

  3. Black Island

  4. Smuggler's Island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soldier Island is the remote and isolated setting of Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel 'And Then There Were None', where a group of ten people are invited and later murdered one by one.

Who is the protagonist of Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon'?

  1. Sam Spade

  2. Philip Marlowe

  3. Nick Charles

  4. Hercule Poirot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sam Spade, a private detective known for his cynicism and resourcefulness, is the protagonist of Dashiell Hammett's hard-boiled detective novel 'The Maltese Falcon'.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's 'A Study in Scarlet', what is the name of Sherlock Holmes's trusted companion and assistant?

  1. Dr. Watson

  2. Inspector Lestrade

  3. Mycroft Holmes

  4. Mrs. Hudson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. John Watson, a former military doctor, is Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend and chronicler of his adventures, often providing a rational and grounded perspective to Holmes's eccentric brilliance.

Which author is known for creating the fictional detective Miss Marple?

  1. Agatha Christie

  2. Dorothy L. Sayers

  3. Ngaio Marsh

  4. Margery Allingham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agatha Christie, the 'Queen of Crime', is renowned for her creation of the elderly and astute detective Miss Marple, who solves mysteries in her quaint village of St. Mary Mead.

In Patricia Highsmith's 'Strangers on a Train', what is the name of the psychopathic character who proposes a murder swap with a stranger?

  1. Bruno Antony

  2. Guy Haines

  3. Miriam Joyce

  4. Charles Bruno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruno Antony, a charming yet manipulative psychopath, approaches Guy Haines on a train with a proposition to exchange murders, setting in motion a complex and suspenseful plot.

Who wrote the psychological thriller 'Gone Girl'?

  1. Gillian Flynn

  2. Paula Hawkins

  3. S. J. Watson

  4. Ruth Ware


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gillian Flynn is the author of the bestselling psychological thriller 'Gone Girl', which explores the complexities of marriage and obsession through the perspectives of husband and wife.

In Ian Fleming's James Bond series, what is the name of the villainous organization that Bond frequently encounters?

  1. SPECTRE

  2. Hydra

  3. The League of Shadows

  4. The Hand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion) is the powerful and elusive criminal organization that serves as the primary antagonist in many James Bond novels and films.

Which author wrote the classic mystery novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'?

  1. Arthur Conan Doyle

  2. Agatha Christie

  3. Wilkie Collins

  4. Bram Stoker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', a gripping mystery involving a cursed family and a ghostly hound.

In Stieg Larsson's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', what is the name of the young hacker who assists journalist Mikael Blomkvist in his investigation?

  1. Lisbeth Salander

  2. Erika Berger

  3. Monica Figuerola

  4. Miriam Wu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant and enigmatic hacker with a troubled past, joins forces with journalist Mikael Blomkvist to uncover a dark and dangerous conspiracy.

Who is the author of the popular mystery series featuring private investigator Cormoran Strike?

  1. J.K. Rowling

  2. Ian Rankin

  3. Val McDermid

  4. Peter James


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.K. Rowling, known for her 'Harry Potter' series, also writes the Cormoran Strike mystery novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

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

  1. Hercule Poirot

  2. Miss Marple

  3. Tommy Beresford

  4. Superintendent Battle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercule Poirot, the eccentric and brilliant Belgian detective, is called upon to solve the murder of Samuel Ratchett aboard the luxurious Orient Express.

Which author wrote the suspenseful thriller 'The Silence of the Lambs'?

  1. Thomas Harris

  2. Patricia Highsmith

  3. Ruth Rendell

  4. P.D. James


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Harris is the author of 'The Silence of the Lambs', a gripping psychological thriller that follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling's pursuit of a serial killer with the help of imprisoned cannibal Hannibal Lecter.

In Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca', what is the name of the young woman who marries the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter and becomes haunted by the memory of his deceased first wife?

  1. Joan Fontaine

  2. Mrs. Danvers

  3. Rebecca de Winter

  4. Marion Crane


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marion Crane, a young woman on the run after stealing money from her employer, becomes entangled in a web of secrets and danger at the Manderley estate.

Who wrote the mystery novel 'The Name of the Rose', set in a medieval monastery?

  1. Umberto Eco

  2. Jorge Luis Borges

  3. Italo Calvino

  4. Gabriel García Márquez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Umberto Eco, an Italian semiotician and novelist, wrote 'The Name of the Rose', a historical mystery that explores themes of philosophy, religion, and the power of knowledge.

In John le Carré's 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', what is the name of the retired intelligence officer tasked with uncovering a mole within the British Secret Service?

  1. George Smiley

  2. Alec Leamas

  3. Jim Prideaux

  4. Bill Haydon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Smiley, a skilled and resourceful intelligence officer, is brought out of retirement to investigate a mole within the British Secret Service, codenamed 'Karla'.

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