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Agatha Christie Quizzes & Trivia Questions
Since no one has popped their head up to naysay my idea, I'll plan on starting with the first quiz question Monday.Please keep in mind that I am not writing the questions, just passing along questions from a source. For some they may be too easy, to others...maybe too hard, and for (hopefully) most, just right. Reminds of a certian family of bears and their porridge!
Once the first question is successfully answered, I'll post the next one...and we'll continue on that way.
Christy
Quiz #1, Identify the title by the brief synopsis given1. Nick Buckley apparently had nine lives and was using them up rather quickly. Six unsuccessful attempts had been made on her life. Hercule Poirot was outsmarted by her assasin. However, Poirot used his 'little grey cells', along with the help of Scotland Yard to ferret out the criminal among all the possible suspencts.
Yes, indeed! Peril at End House it is...Quiz 1: Question 2-
An archaeological dig in Iraq was the setting for murder. The victim predicted her own death. The local authorities in Baghdad were stumped, but they were in luck. Hercule Poirot happened to be passing through and was easily persuaded to help. Nurse Latheran became his assistant, but before they solved the case, another apparent murder was committed.
Murder in Mesopotamia it is! Very good...Quiz 1, Question 3...
Mistaken identities, dangerous blondes, manicured nails, and the sash of a dress were clues that Miss Jane Marple used to solve a murder that stumped Superintendent Harper and his assistants.
Yes, excellant! Body in the Library it was!Quiz 1, Question 4:
Suspects in the murder of Arlena Stuart Marshall included Captain Marshall, Patrick & Christine Redfern, a minister, a dress designer and an offensive Englishman. While on vacation at a seaside resort, Hercule Poirot unraveled the mystery.
Evil Under the SunIt's not one of my favorites, but the plotline is very memorable :)
Yes, absolutely correct....Evil Under the Sun it is.Quiz 1, Question 5:
A conversation overheard at a bus stop allowed Hercule Poirot to uncover the truth surrounding the unusual deaths of a baron stabbed in the neck, and an actress who fell victim to Veronal.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - re-read it recently as Book of the Month
It also sounds a lot like Thirteen at Dinner.
Thirteen at Dinner (APA: Lord Edgeware Dies) is the correct answer...very good!Quiz 1, Question 6:
Amateur detective Luke Fitzwilliam investigated several mysterious deaths in the small vilalge of Wychwood-Under-Ashe. Finding too many motives and suspects, Mr. Fitzwilliam called in Scotland Yard to help solve this case.
I think I know this one, but I'd like to give someone else a chance to answer.
Kim - I don't think anyone else knows it - I certainly don't! Go ahead and answer.
Right you are!Quiz 1, Question 7:
After an Easter gathering with her greedy relatives, a wealthy spinster changes her will and left her entire estate to a female companion. Shortly thereafter the dowager dies, but not before mailing a frightened letter to Hercule Poirot.
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No, not that one...try again...anyone? (I didn't get this one right away when I took the quiz either)Christy
Yes! Also published as 'Poirot Loses a Client' and 'Murder at Little Greenhouse'. Quiz 1, Question 8:
Midge loved Edward, who loved Henrietta, who loved John, who loved Veronica who was not his wife. Jealousy and rejection led to a tangled murder sorted out by none other than our favorite Belgian, Hercule Poirot.
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It seems like Christine has read ALL the Agatha Christie books! Wow!
Well, I've read most of them if not all of them, but I'm not responsible for making the questions..they are from a book I received from Paperback Swap.....It's titled "What's Your Agatha Christie I.Q.?"
The HollowChristine, I'm also on Paperback Swap!
Yes, The Hollow is correct. Also published as 'Murder After Hours'.Quiz 1, Question 9:
After warning his half-sister Lorraine about a 'secret society' , Gerry Wade was mysteriously murdered. Superintendent Battle was called in to investigate, while Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent tries her hand at detective work.
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Yes, Trevor is absolutely right!I loved 'Bundle', I think she is great fun. If you havent' yet seen the movie, do so. The actress who portrayed her gave off a definite vibe of energy that would warrant the nickname!
Quiz 1, Question 10:
A huge boulder fell from the top of Abu Simbel, Simon Doyle was shot in the leg, Linnet Doyle was shot in the head, Salome Otterbourne died of a gunshot wound and a maid was stabbed to death. Hercule Poirot gathered the clues, analyzed the chain of events, and discovered the vengeful plot that led to murder.
Yes, very good!Quiz 1, Question 11:
Did the Nazis set forth a plan to invade England? Did Tommy and Tuppence Beresford stick their necks out a little too far this time? This mystery was a race against time.
Yes, it was N or M! I loved Mrs. Blankenship in this book...too fun!
Quiz 1, Question 12:
Two people confessed to the same murder as Inspector Slack turned up eight more suspects. But the inspector's experience was no match for Miss Marple's knowledge of 'human nature' as she politely suggests a plan to expose the real killer.
Yes Trevor, Murder at the Vicarage it is! Well done!Quiz 1: Question 13:
Yellow jasmine and a white bishop were two clues from the grave reckoned with by Poirot's 'little grey cells'.
Yes, very good!Quiz 1, Question 14:
Captain Hastings narrated the mystery that introduced Hercule Poirot. Both men settled in a small village in Essex. They subsequently became involved in the investigation of a murder by poison.
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"the mystery that introduced Hercule Poirot"One of my favorites :)
That's correct, one fo my favorites! I have several 'favorites' that Dame Aggie has written!Quiz 1, Question 15:
Murder was commited under the noses of four sleuths; Hercule Poirot, Ariadne Oliver, Superintendent Battle and Colonel Race.They finished their bridge game and turned to say good-night, only to find Mr. Shaitana was dead. He was stabbed through the chest while they trumped away.
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I thought it might be fun to take advantage of a book I just received...thought I might post a quiz or trivia question every day or so, depending on how fast they are answered.
I was going to do this on a Yahoo group, but the questions seemed to be ridiculed as 'too easy', but they are die-hard, serious and seasoned readers of AC. I thought it might go over better here, since I see many of you are still fairly new to her works.
Christy