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Murder and Mayhem

Description: Murder and Mayhem Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Crime and Mystery
Number of Questions: 15
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In Agatha Christie's novel (And Then There Were None), who is the mysterious killer responsible for the deaths on the isolated island?

  1. Philip Lombard

  2. Vera Claythorne

  3. Judge Wargrave

  4. Emily Brent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Judge Wargrave is revealed to be the mastermind behind the murders, having carefully planned and executed the deaths of the ten individuals on the island.

In the Sherlock Holmes story (The Hound of the Baskervilles), what is the name of the mysterious hound that is said to be haunting the moors?

  1. Cerberus

  2. The Hound of Hades

  3. The Black Dog

  4. The Hound of the Baskervilles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a large, black dog that is said to be the reincarnation of an evil spirit that has haunted the Baskerville family for generations.

In Edgar Allan Poe's poem (The Raven), what is the name of the talking raven that haunts the narrator?

  1. Lenore

  2. Nevermore

  3. Pluto

  4. The Raven


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Raven is a talking bird that repeatedly utters the word (Nevermore) and drives the narrator to madness.

In the novel (The Great Gatsby) by F. Scott Fitzgerald, who is the mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties at his mansion?

  1. Jay Gatsby

  2. Tom Buchanan

  3. Nick Carraway

  4. Daisy Buchanan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay Gatsby is a wealthy man who throws lavish parties at his mansion in an attempt to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan.

In the film (Psycho) by Alfred Hitchcock, what is the name of the motel where Norman Bates works and murders his guests?

  1. The Bates Motel

  2. The Psycho Motel

  3. The Bates House

  4. The Psycho House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bates Motel is the setting for the film (Psycho), where Norman Bates works and murders his guests.

In the novel (Gone Girl) by Gillian Flynn, what is the name of the wife who goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary?

  1. Amy Dunne

  2. Nick Dunne

  3. Margo Dunne

  4. Carrie Dunne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amy Dunne is the wife who goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, leaving behind a series of clues that suggest she may have been abducted.

In the TV series (Dexter), what is the name of the serial killer who works as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department?

  1. Dexter Morgan

  2. Rita Morgan

  3. Angel Batista

  4. Vince Masuka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dexter Morgan is a serial killer who works as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department and uses his skills to hunt down other criminals.

In the novel (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) by Stieg Larsson, what is the name of the hacker who helps journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigate the disappearance of a young woman?

  1. Lisbeth Salander

  2. Mikael Blomkvist

  3. Erika Berger

  4. Henrik Vanger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lisbeth Salander is a hacker who helps journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigate the disappearance of a young woman and uncovers a dark family secret.

In the film (The Silence of the Lambs), what is the name of the cannibalistic serial killer who helps FBI agent Clarice Starling catch another serial killer?

  1. Hannibal Lecter

  2. Clarice Starling

  3. Jack Crawford

  4. Buffalo Bill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hannibal Lecter is a cannibalistic serial killer who helps FBI agent Clarice Starling catch another serial killer by providing her with psychological insights into the killer's mind.

In the novel (In Cold Blood) by Truman Capote, what is the name of the small town in Kansas where a family is brutally murdered in their home?

  1. Holcomb

  2. Garden City

  3. Dodge City

  4. Topeka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holcomb is the small town in Kansas where a family is brutally murdered in their home, and the book follows the investigation and trial of the two men who were convicted of the crime.

In the TV series (Breaking Bad), what is the name of the high school chemistry teacher who turns to cooking meth to provide for his family after being diagnosed with cancer?

  1. Walter White

  2. Jesse Pinkman

  3. Skyler White

  4. Hank Schrader


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walter White is a high school chemistry teacher who turns to cooking meth to provide for his family after being diagnosed with cancer.

In the novel (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) by Agatha Christie, who is the narrator who turns out to be the murderer?

  1. Dr. Sheppard

  2. Roger Ackroyd

  3. Caroline Sheppard

  4. Flora Ackroyd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Sheppard is the narrator of the novel and is revealed to be the murderer at the end, having carefully planned and executed the murder of Roger Ackroyd.

In the film (The Usual Suspects), what is the name of the con artist who brings together a group of criminals to pull off a heist?

  1. Verbal Kint

  2. Keyser Söze

  3. Dean Keaton

  4. Michael McManus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Verbal Kint is the con artist who brings together a group of criminals to pull off a heist and is later revealed to be the mastermind behind the entire operation.

In the novel (The Da Vinci Code) by Dan Brown, what is the name of the secret society that is said to be protecting the Holy Grail?

  1. The Priory of Sion

  2. The Knights Templar

  3. The Illuminati

  4. The Freemasons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Priory of Sion is the secret society that is said to be protecting the Holy Grail and is at the center of the mystery in the novel.

In the film (Se7en), what are the seven deadly sins that the serial killer uses as the basis for his murders?

  1. Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Lust, Greed

  2. Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Avarice, Lust

  3. Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth

  4. Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Lust, Avarice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The serial killer in the film (Se7en) uses the seven deadly sins as the basis for his murders, targeting individuals who embody each sin.

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