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Quiz about The Writer the Killer and the Hero

The Writer, the Killer and the Hero Quiz

Here's a quiz on killers in literature and those who try to stop them. They will get slightly more difficult but hopefully not too much so. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by cozy-wozy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cozy-wozy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,588

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
304

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. One of the most notorious fictional murderers, with a special flair for cooking, is Hannibal Lecter, but who created this "monster"? Hint

James Patterson

Jeffrey Deaver

Thomas Harris

Stephen King

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Stephen King novel do you come across Pennywise the Clown? Hint

The Dark Half

The Langoliers

Duma Key

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who created the killer The Travelling Man? Hint

Dean Koontz

Ian Fleming

James Herbert

John Connolly

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am the creation of James Lee Burke and I live in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tommy Lee Jones has portrayed me on the silver screen. Who am I? Hint

Hank Deerfield

Kay

Dave Robicheaux

Samuel Gerard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who created the character of Odd Thomas? Hint

Stephen King

Kathy Reich

James Patterson

Dean Koontz

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote about killers Richard "Dick" Hickock and Perry Smith in the non-fictional novel "In Cold Blood"? Hint

William Faulkner

Harper Lee

Truman Capote

Vladimir Nabokov

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Bone Collector" we are introduced to Lincoln Rhyme for the first time. Who created this bad-tempered, bed-ridden forensic analyst? Hint

James Patterson

Jeffrey Deaver

Patricia Cornwell

Kathy Reich

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Along Came a Spider" by James Patterson we meet homicide detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross for the first time, but what is the second novel about Alex Cross called? Hint

Mary Mary

Step On a Crack

Kiss the Girls

Maximum Drive

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dr Tony Hill isn't a policeman but he is very instrumental in catching killers in which author's novels? Hint

Mark Billingham

Ian Rankin

Val McDermid

Nikki French

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Question 10 of 10

10. Let's end with a slightly more obscure character and ask: who created Inspector Wallander? Hint

Camilla L�ckberg

Stieg Larsson

Henning Mankell

H�kan Nesser

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the most notorious fictional murderers, with a special flair for cooking, is Hannibal Lecter, but who created this "monster"?

Answer: Thomas Harris

Hannibal Lecter is undoubtedly one of the most infamous characters in the thriller genre. He first appeared in "Red Dragon" as a by-character but came into his own in "Silence of the Lambs", "Hannibal" and "Hannibal Rising".

2. In which Stephen King novel do you come across Pennywise the Clown?

Answer: It

Pennywise is not the only form the killer takes as it is an alien who can assume many forms, depending on what the person it is trying to kill fears the most.

3. Who created the killer The Travelling Man?

Answer: John Connolly

The Travelling Man appears in John Connolly's first novel "Every Dead Thing".

4. I am the creation of James Lee Burke and I live in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tommy Lee Jones has portrayed me on the silver screen. Who am I?

Answer: Dave Robicheaux

To say that Dave Robicheaux is a cop wouldn't be completely true. Throughout the novels where he is the protagonist, he is constantly either being fired or quitting his job as a detective with the police force.

5. Who created the character of Odd Thomas?

Answer: Dean Koontz

Odd Thomas is the main character in several novels by Dean Koontz. He is a normal guy but for one thing, he can see the lingering spirits of dead people.

6. Who wrote about killers Richard "Dick" Hickock and Perry Smith in the non-fictional novel "In Cold Blood"?

Answer: Truman Capote

"In Cold Blood" is said to be the original non-fiction novel. Truman Capote heard about the killings and travelled to Kansas to write about it. When the two killers were arrested, he subsequently decided to interview them about the crime.

7. In "The Bone Collector" we are introduced to Lincoln Rhyme for the first time. Who created this bad-tempered, bed-ridden forensic analyst?

Answer: Jeffrey Deaver

Lincoln Rhymes becomes paralyzed after a beam crashes down on him during a crime scene investigation. He continues to solve crimes from his bed, with the help of others, including rookie cop Amelia Sachs. "The Bone Collector" was made into a film with Denzel Washington in the lead role and Angelina Jolie playing the part of Amelia Sachs.

8. In "Along Came a Spider" by James Patterson we meet homicide detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross for the first time, but what is the second novel about Alex Cross called?

Answer: Kiss the Girls

In "Kiss the Girls" Alex Cross has a personal interest in the case as his niece has disappeared and is feared to be the victim of a killer calling himself Casanova. Both "Along Came a Spider" and "Kiss the Girls" have been made into films, starring Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross.

9. Dr Tony Hill isn't a policeman but he is very instrumental in catching killers in which author's novels?

Answer: Val McDermid

Dr Tony Hill first came to life in "The Mermaids Singing" and has to date appeared in six novels by Val McDermid.

10. Let's end with a slightly more obscure character and ask: who created Inspector Wallander?

Answer: Henning Mankell

Henning Mankell has enjoyed popularity outside of Sweden for quite a number of years. Many of his novels have been made into films in Sweden and in 2008 Kenneth Branagh portrayed this somber policeman in an English production.

Source: Author cozy-wozy

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