- 1. Mystery fiction is a genre of literature that revolves around the solution of a puzzle or crime. Often set in a dark and gritty world, mystery fiction typically features complex characters, intricate plot twists, and a sense of suspense that keeps readers on edge until the very end. The genre can encompass a wide range of sub-genres, such as detective fiction, cozy mysteries, and psychological thrillers. Blending elements of suspense, intrigue, and often a touch of danger, mystery fiction challenges readers to piece together clues and unravel the mystery alongside the protagonist. Whether it's a classic whodunit or a modern-day thriller, mystery fiction offers readers a thrilling and immersive reading experience that keeps them guessing until the final reveal.
Who is the famous detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle?
A) Sherlock Holmes
B) Miss Marple
C) Sam Spade
D) Hercule Poirot
- 2. Which author wrote the mystery novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Arthur Conan Doyle
C) Raymond Chandler
D) Dashiell Hammett
- 3. In Agatha Christie's novels, who is Hercule Poirot's sidekick?
A) Ariadne Oliver
B) Mrs. Marple
C) Captain Hastings
D) Tommy Beresford
- 4. Where is the detective Hercule Poirot from?
A) France
B) Italy
C) England
D) Belgium
- 5. What is the famous address of Sherlock Holmes in London?
A) 10 Downing Street
B) 42 Wallaby Way
C) 221B Baker Street
D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
- 6. Who is the author of the mystery novel 'The Maltese Falcon'?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Dashiell Hammett
C) Patricia Highsmith
D) Raymond Chandler
- 7. Which character stars in the book series 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?
A) Nancy Drew
B) Lisbeth Salander
C) Clarice Starling
D) Kinsey Millhone
- 8. What is the title of the first book in the Harry Potter series?
A) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
B) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
C) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
D) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 9. Who wrote the mystery novel 'Gone Girl'?
A) Tana French
B) Gillian Flynn
C) Paula Hawkins
D) Gillian Roberts
- 10. Which renowned author created the character Miss Marple?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Patricia Cornwell
C) Sue Grafton
D) Gillian Flynn
- 11. In 'The Da Vinci Code', what kind of expert is Robert Langdon?
A) Archaeologist
B) Symbologist
C) Psychologist
D) Botanist
- 12. Who is the author of the popular 'Stephanie Plum' mystery series?
A) Mary Higgins Clark
B) Sue Grafton
C) Janet Evanovich
D) Agatha Christie
- 13. Which Raymond Chandler novel features the private detective Philip Marlowe?
A) The Long Goodbye
B) The Big Sleep
C) The Maltese Falcon
D) Farewell, My Lovely
- 14. What is the name of the famous detective created by Agatha Christie?
A) Sam Spade
B) Hercule Poirot
C) Philip Marlowe
D) Sherlock Holmes
- 15. In the book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire', who is known as 'The Imp'?
A) Daenerys Targaryen
B) Ned Stark
C) Tyrion Lannister
D) Jon Snow
- 16. Which author is known for creating the character Alex Cross?
A) Lee Child
B) Michael Connelly
C) James Patterson
D) John Grisham
- 17. In 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, where does most of the story take place?
A) Drury Lane
B) Soldier Island
C) Pemberley
D) Baker Street
- 18. Who wrote the novel 'The Silence of the Lambs'?
A) Patricia Highsmith
B) Jeffery Deaver
C) John Grisham
D) Thomas Harris
- 19. What is the title of the first book in the Millennium series by Stieg Larsson?
A) The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
B) The Girl who Played with Fire
C) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
D) The Girl in the Spider's Web
- 20. Who is the author of the psychological thriller 'The Girl on the Train'?
A) Gillian Flynn
B) Paula Hawkins
C) Liane Moriarty
D) Ruth Ware
- 21. Which famous detective fiction character was created by Raymond Chandler?
A) Miss Marple
B) Hercule Poirot
C) Sherlock Holmes
D) Philip Marlowe
- 22. What is the nickname of the serial killer in Thomas Harris' 'Red Dragon'?
A) The Zodiac Killer
B) The Tooth Fairy
C) The Green River Killer
D) The Boston Strangler
- 23. Who is the author of the 'Temperance Brennan' series that inspired the TV show 'Bones'?
A) Tess Gerritsen
B) Patricia Cornwell
C) Kathy Reichs
D) Val McDermid
- 24. What is the debut novel of Gillian Flynn that was later adapted into a movie starring Ben Affleck?
A) The Grownup
B) Gone Girl
C) Sharp Objects
D) Dark Places
- 25. In which city is the detective Easy Rawlins series by Walter Mosley primarily set?
A) Miami
B) Los Angeles
C) Chicago
D) New York City
- 26. Who is the author of the 'Kay Scarpetta' series featuring a forensic pathologist?
A) Patricia Cornwell
B) Tess Gerritsen
C) Sue Grafton
D) Kathy Reichs
- 27. Who is the comprehensive author of the 'Inspector Rebus' series set in Edinburgh?
A) Val McDermid
B) Jo Nesbo
C) Kate Atkinson
D) Ian Rankin
- 28. Which mystery author is famous for her 'V.I. Warshawski' series featuring a female private investigator?
A) Sue Grafton
B) Gillian Flynn
C) Sara Paretsky
D) Laura Lippman
- 29. Which author wrote the popular mystery novel 'The Da Vinci Code'?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Arthur Conan Doyle
C) Dan Brown
D) Gillian Flynn
- 30. Who is the author of the popular mystery novel series featuring Harry Bosch?
A) David Baldacci
B) John Grisham
C) Michael Connelly
D) Lee Child
- 31. In 'The Maltese Falcon', who is the private detective hired to find the priceless bird?
A) Sam Spade
B) Humphrey Bogart
C) Nick Charles
D) Mike Hammer
- 32. Who is the iconic author of the 'Nancy Drew' mystery series?
A) Gillian Flynn
B) Carolyn Keene
C) Sue Grafton
D) Agatha Christie
- 33. 'The Adventures of Tintin' graphic novels often involve elements of mystery and adventure. Who is the creator of Tintin?
A) Bill Watterson
B) Jack Kirby
C) Hergé
D) Stan Lee
- 34. In which city do most of the Sherlock Holmes stories take place?
A) Paris
B) London
C) Tokyo
D) New York
- 35. Which mystery novel features a brilliant but eccentric detective named Hercule Poirot?
A) Gone Girl
B) Murder on the Orient Express
C) The Shining
D) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- 36. What is the famous catchphrase of Sherlock Holmes?
A) It's no mystery
B) Elementary, my dear Watson
C) Follow the clues
D) The game is afoot
- 37. Which Agatha Christie novel features the detective Miss Marple?
A) The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
B) Death on the Nile
C) Murder at the Vicarage
D) And Then There Were None
- 38. Who is the author of the mystery series featuring the character Kinsey Millhone?
A) Patricia Cornwell
B) Mary Higgins Clark
C) Agatha Christie
D) Sue Grafton
- 39. Who is the famous mystery writer known for creating the private detective Philip Marlowe?
A) Dashiell Hammett
B) Elmore Leonard
C) Raymond Chandler
D) James Ellroy
- 40. Which novel by Arthur Conan Doyle features the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes for the first time?
A) A Study in Scarlet
B) The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
C) The Hound of the Baskervilles
D) The Sign of Four
- 41. Who is the detective created by author Rex Stout known for his love of gourmet food and orchids?
A) Hercule Poirot
B) Kinsey Millhone
C) Nero Wolfe
D) Miss Marple
- 42. In which fictional county is the town of Cabot Cove located where the mystery writer Jessica Fletcher solves crimes?
A) California
B) Maine
C) New York
D) Florida
- 43. Which Agatha Christie novel features the detective Hercule Poirot, solving a murder on an exotic cruise ship?
A) The ABC Murders
B) Murder on the Orient Express
C) The Mysterious Affair at Styles
D) Death on the Nile
- 44. What is the title of the first novel in Lee Child's Jack Reacher series?
A) Bad Luck and Trouble
B) Killing Floor
C) Nothing to Lose
D) Gone Tomorrow
- 45. In which novel by Gillian Flynn does the protagonist return to his hometown to cover a disturbing crime story?
A) Sharp Objects
B) Dark Places
C) Gone Girl
D) The Grownup
- 46. Which novel by Daphne du Maurier is a psychological thriller involving the mysterious Mrs. Danvers?
A) Rebecca
B) Jamaica Inn
C) The Birds and Other Stories
D) My Cousin Rachel
- 47. Who is the protagonist of the mystery series 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' set in Botswana?
A) Jackson Brodie
B) Harry Hole
C) Commissario Guido Brunetti
D) Precious Ramotswe
- 48. Who is the author of the mystery novel 'The Secret History' which involves a group of classics students and a murder?
A) Kate Atkinson
B) Gillian Flynn
C) Tana French
D) Donna Tartt
- 49. What is the profession of the detective Hercule Poirot created by Agatha Christie?
A) Journalist
B) Private Detective
C) Doctor
D) Teacher
- 50. Who is the author of the mystery novel 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?
A) Gillian Flynn
B) Stieg Larsson
C) Dan Brown
D) Agatha Christie
- 51. Where is the detective story 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett primarily set?
A) Chicago
B) San Francisco
C) Los Angeles
D) New York
- 52. In 'The Silence of the Lambs', what is the profession of Dr. Hannibal Lecter?
A) Painter
B) Journalist
C) Detective
D) Psychiatrist
- 53. What is the title of the first book in Sue Grafton's 'Alphabet' mystery series featuring detective Kinsey Millhone?
A) The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
B) A Is for Alibi
C) The Cuckoo's Calling
D) Big Little Lies
- 54. Which female detective character was created by author Sara Paretsky?
A) Kinsey Millhone
B) Nancy Drew
C) Miss Marple
D) V.I. Warshawski
- 55. Who wrote the mystery novel 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'?
A) Donna Leon
B) Sue Grafton
C) Alexander McCall Smith
D) P. D. James
- 56. Who is the author of the mystery novel 'The Cuckoo's Calling' under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith?
A) Gillian Flynn
B) Lee Child
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Dan Brown
- 57. In the detective novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', who is the protagonist investigating the murder of a dog?
A) Christopher Boone
B) Hercule Poirot
C) Kinsey Millhone
D) Sherlock Holmes
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