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Unmasking the Masterminds: Crime Thriller Trivia

Description: Unravel the mysteries and test your knowledge of iconic crime thrillers with this captivating quiz. From cunning masterminds to intricate plots, prepare to embark on a journey through the minds of literary geniuses.
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In Agatha Christie's renowned novel, who is the mastermind behind the murder on the Orient Express?

  1. Hercule Poirot

  2. Ratchett

  3. Colonel Arbuthnot

  4. Princess Dragomiroff


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ratchett, the wealthy and enigmatic American businessman, is revealed to be the murderer of Samuel Ratchett, a notorious criminal.

In the classic 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, what is the name of the mysterious island where ten people are invited and subsequently murdered?

  1. Soldier Island

  2. Indian Island

  3. Whitehaven Island

  4. Black Rock Island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soldier Island serves as the isolated setting where the ten guests are lured to and face their untimely demise.

In Patricia Highsmith's psychological thriller 'Strangers on a Train', what is the name of the character who proposes a twisted plan to exchange murders with a stranger?

  1. Guy Haines

  2. Bruno Antony

  3. Miriam Joyce Haines

  4. Charles Anthony Bruno


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bruno Antony, a charming yet disturbed individual, approaches Guy Haines with a proposal to swap murders, setting in motion a series of events.

In the captivating 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith, who is the protagonist and central figure in the story?

  1. Tom Ripley

  2. Dickie Greenleaf

  3. Marge Sherwood

  4. Freddy Miles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Ripley, a young and ambitious man, becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder as he tries to emulate and eventually replace the wealthy Dickie Greenleaf.

In the intricate 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' by Agatha Christie, who is the narrator and the unexpected murderer?

  1. Dr. Sheppard

  2. Flora Ackroyd

  3. Caroline Sheppard

  4. Roger Ackroyd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Sheppard, the narrator of the story, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the murder of Roger Ackroyd, shocking the readers with an unexpected twist.

In the gripping 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, what is the name of the mysterious hound that haunts the moors?

  1. Cerberus

  2. Fenrir

  3. Garm

  4. Surt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surt, a spectral hound, is said to be the embodiment of evil and is associated with the ancient legend of the Baskerville family.

In the classic 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier, who is the brooding and enigmatic widower that the protagonist, a young woman, falls in love with?

  1. Maxim de Winter

  2. Jack Favell

  3. Beatrice Lacy

  4. Mrs. Danvers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maxim de Winter, the wealthy and mysterious owner of Manderley, captures the heart of the young protagonist, setting the stage for a haunting and suspenseful tale.

In the thrilling 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth, who is the professional assassin hired to eliminate a prominent political figure?

  1. The Jackal

  2. Colonel Rodin

  3. Lebel

  4. Claude Lebel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jackal, a skilled and elusive assassin, is tasked with carrying out the assassination of a high-profile target, leading to a gripping race against time.

In the captivating 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris, who is the brilliant yet disturbed psychiatrist who helps the FBI track down a serial killer?

  1. Clarice Starling

  2. Dr. Hannibal Lecter

  3. Jack Crawford

  4. Ardelia Mapp


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant but cannibalistic psychiatrist, provides valuable insights into the mind of a serial killer, aiding Clarice Starling in her pursuit of justice.

In the gripping 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, who is the protagonist and unreliable narrator, whose disappearance sets off a chain of events?

  1. Nick Dunne

  2. Amy Dunne

  3. Margo Dunne

  4. Randall Hytner


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amy Dunne, the enigmatic and manipulative wife of Nick Dunne, becomes the center of a twisted game as her disappearance unfolds, leaving behind a trail of clues and secrets.

In the classic 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett, what is the name of the priceless statuette that Sam Spade is hired to find?

  1. The Maltese Falcon

  2. The Black Bird

  3. The Golden Buddha

  4. The Jade Dragon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maltese Falcon, a valuable and elusive statuette, becomes the object of desire for various parties, leading Sam Spade on a dangerous and thrilling quest.

In the suspenseful 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson, who is the enigmatic hacker and investigator that helps Mikael Blomkvist uncover a dark family secret?

  1. Lisbeth Salander

  2. Mikael Blomkvist

  3. Erika Berger

  4. Henrik Vanger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, joins forces with Mikael Blomkvist to unravel a decades-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young woman.

In the gripping 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley, what is the name of the remote island where a group of friends gather for a destination wedding, only to find themselves trapped in a deadly game?

  1. Inishmore

  2. Inishmaan

  3. Inisheer

  4. Aran Islands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inishmore, a remote and secluded island off the coast of Ireland, becomes the setting for a weekend of celebration and murder as secrets and tensions rise among the wedding guests.

In the classic 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, who is the private investigator hired to solve the case of a missing pornographer?

  1. Philip Marlowe

  2. Carmen Sternwood

  3. Vivian Sternwood

  4. Eddie Mars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philip Marlowe, a resourceful and cynical private investigator, is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of a wealthy pornographer, leading him into a web of corruption and danger.

In the thrilling 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides, who is the psychotherapist tasked with treating Alicia Berenson, a woman who has been mute since murdering her husband?

  1. Theo Faber

  2. Alicia Berenson

  3. Gabriel Berenson

  4. Mario Ricci


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theo Faber, a psychotherapist with a troubled past, takes on the challenging case of Alicia Berenson, a renowned artist who has remained silent since killing her husband.

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