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Crime Drama: Whodunit? Solve the Puzzle

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In Agatha Christie's 'Death on the Nile', who is the murderer of Linnet Ridgeway?

  1. Jacqueline de Bellefort

  2. Simon Doyle

  3. Charles Windlesham

  4. Salome Otterbourne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jacqueline de Bellefort, Linnet's former best friend, kills her out of jealousy and revenge.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', who is the true mastermind behind the eerie hound?

  1. Sir Hugo Baskerville

  2. Jack Stapleton

  3. Beryl Stapleton

  4. Dr. Mortimer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jack Stapleton, a local naturalist, uses a phosphorescent dog to create the illusion of a supernatural hound, terrorizing the Baskervilles.

In Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon', who is the elusive owner of the valuable statuette?

  1. Brigid O'Shaughnessy

  2. Joel Cairo

  3. Wilmer Cook

  4. Sam Spade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brigid O'Shaughnessy, a femme fatale, possesses the Maltese Falcon, a priceless statuette that attracts various criminals.

In Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep', who is the murderer of Rusty Regan?

  1. Carmen Sternwood

  2. Owen Taylor

  3. Nora Regan

  4. Harry Jones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carmen Sternwood, the troubled daughter of General Sternwood, kills Rusty Regan in a fit of jealousy and rage.

In Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None', who is the mysterious killer on the isolated island?

  1. Vera Claythorne

  2. Philip Lombard

  3. Emily Brent

  4. Anthony Marston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vera Claythorne, a former governess, seeks revenge on those responsible for her sister's death, leading to a series of murders on the island.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's 'A Study in Scarlet', who is the mastermind behind the murders of Enoch Drebber and Joseph Stangerson?

  1. Jefferson Hope

  2. John Ferrier

  3. Brigham Young

  4. Sherlock Holmes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jefferson Hope, a Mormon elder, seeks revenge on the men who wronged his family, leading to the murders of Drebber and Stangerson.

In Dashiell Hammett's 'Red Harvest', who is the corrupt kingpin controlling the city of Personville?

  1. Elihu Willmarth

  2. Donald Willmarth

  3. Max Thaler

  4. Dinah Brand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elihu Willmarth, a wealthy industrialist, manipulates and controls the city of Personville through his power and influence.

In Raymond Chandler's 'Farewell, My Lovely', who is the murderer of Velma Valento?

  1. Moose Malloy

  2. Helen Grayle

  3. Grayle Matheson

  4. Lindsay Marriott


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Helen Grayle, a cunning and manipulative woman, kills Velma Valento to protect her own secrets and schemes.

In Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express', who is the murderer of Samuel Ratchett?

  1. Hercule Poirot

  2. Ratchett's Secretary

  3. Princess Dragomiroff

  4. Count Andrenyi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In a twist, multiple passengers on the Orient Express conspire to murder Ratchett, seeking revenge for his past crimes.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Valley of Fear', who is the mastermind behind the reign of terror in the Valley of Fear?

  1. Sherlock Holmes

  2. Professor Moriarty

  3. Sebastian Moran

  4. John Douglas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Professor Moriarty, Holmes' arch-nemesis, orchestrates a complex web of crime and terror in the Valley of Fear.

In Dashiell Hammett's 'The Glass Key', who is the murderer of Paul Madvig?

  1. Ned Beaumont

  2. Janet Henry

  3. Taylor Henry

  4. Ralph Spencer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ned Beaumont, a political operative, kills Paul Madvig to protect his own political ambitions.

In Raymond Chandler's 'The Long Goodbye', who is the murderer of Terry Lennox?

  1. Philip Marlowe

  2. Eileen Wade

  3. Roger Wade

  4. Marty Augustine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Roger Wade, Eileen's husband, kills Terry Lennox to protect his own reputation and wealth.

In Agatha Christie's 'Five Little Pigs', who is the true murderer of Caroline Crale?

  1. Carla Lemarchant

  2. Elsa Greer

  3. Angelika Warren

  4. Meredith Blake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Elsa Greer, Caroline's former best friend, kills her out of jealousy and envy.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', who is the murderer of Julia Stoner?

  1. Sherlock Holmes

  2. Dr. Grimesby Roylott

  3. Helen Stoner

  4. Inspector Lestrade


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Grimesby Roylott, Julia's stepfather, kills her using a venomous snake to inherit her wealth.

In Dashiell Hammett's 'The Thin Man', who is the murderer of Clyde Wynant?

  1. Nick Charles

  2. Nora Charles

  3. Dorothy Wynant

  4. Julia Wolf


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Julia Wolf, Clyde Wynant's mistress, kills him to inherit his wealth and escape an unhappy marriage.

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