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'Alex Cross' Book Series Trivia Quiz

'Alex Cross' novels are written by James Patterson. I love this series, and all its great twists, turns and action. Most questions deal with the books in the order of their release, and a good knowledge of the entire series is needed.

A multiple-choice quiz by Reddragon_300. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Reddragon_300

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,116

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

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19 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. Alex Cross is a homicide detective. What other occupation does he have that helps with his police work? Hint

Investigative Reporter

Psychologist

Coroner

Parole Officer

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Question 2 of 25

2. Aside from his late wife, who is Alex's one true love in this series? Hint

Sondra Greenberg

Jezzie Flanagan

Christine Johnson

Betsy Caveliere

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Question 3 of 25

3. What was the FIRST name of Alex's deceased wife?

Answer: (One Word--First Name Only)

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Question 4 of 25

4. Alex Cross was raised with and still resides with whom? Hint

His Grandmother

His Wife

His Mother

His Father

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Question 5 of 25

5. What does Alex call his grandmother? Hint

Nana Mama

Nana Grammy

Granny Ma

Mommy Grama

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who is Alex's best friend? Hint

John Sampson

Gary Soneji

FBI Agent Kyle Craig

Wick Sachs

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Question 7 of 25

7. How many children does Alex Cross have, up to the book "Double Cross"? Hint

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Question 8 of 25

8. Complete the title of the first book the series: 'Along Came A __________'?

Answer: (One Word--No Punctuation)

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Question 9 of 25

9. The first book introduces you to one of Alex Cross' nemeses. Who is this most extreme of arch-enemies? Hint

The Mastermind

Geoffrey Shaffer

Casanova

Gary Soneji

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Question 10 of 25

10. What are the names of the children who are kidnapped in the series' first book? Hint

Sherri and Carly Banner

Maggie Rose Dunne and Michael 'Shrimpie' Goldberg

William Merges and Johnnie 'Hotshot' Gallagher

Lennie Trevers and Liza Mcjenners

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Question 11 of 25

11. Complete the title of the following book in the series: 'Kiss The _____'?

Answer: (One Word--No Punctuation)

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Question 12 of 25

12. Which of the following crimes is the psychopath in the second book NOT committing? Hint

Impersonating a Police Officer

Conspiring With Another Criminal

Raping Women

Kidnapping Women

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Question 13 of 25

13. What is the name of the psychopath from the second book in the series? Hint

Snake Eyes

Casanova

The Spider

Death

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Question 14 of 25

14. What is the name of the third book in this series? Hint

'Romeo and Julia'

'Hansel and Gretel'

'Jack and Jill'

'Anne and Andy'

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Question 15 of 25

15. What are the names of Alex Cross' kids? Hint

Sharon (Sherri), Melissa, and Albert

Damon, Janelle (Jannie), and Alex Jr.

Geena, Bobby and James

Sarah, Jakie and Justin

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Question 16 of 25

16. What nationality is Alex Cross? Hint

Canadian

American

Asian

French

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Question 17 of 25

17. Complete the following title in this book series: 'Cat and ______'? Hint

Mouse

Bird

Kitten

Dog

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which of Alex's nemeses is (are) killed in this fourth book? Hint

Geoffrey Shaffer

Casanova

Gary Soneji

The Mastermind

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Question 19 of 25

19. What is the FBI's nickname for Thomas Augustine Pierce in this book? Hint

Augustus Caesar

St. Augustine

August the Great

Gus

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is the name of Alex Cross' secret attacker in this fourth book? Hint

Mr. Smith

Geoffrey Shaffer

Casanova

Simon Conklin

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Question 21 of 25

21. What popular children's song is also the title of the fifth book in this series? Hint

'This Old Man'

'Ring Around The Rosy'

'Pop Goes The Weasel'

'Itsy Bitsy Spider'

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Question 22 of 25

22. What game does the killer in this fifth book play? Hint

Six Assassins

Four Horsemen

Three Blind Mice

Five Faces of Death

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Question 23 of 25

23. What is the name of the killer in this fifth book, and what role is he playing? Hint

George Banner playing the part of 'Famine, the rider on the white horse'

Greg Salises playing as 'Darkness, the rider on the black horse'

Watson Jenkins playing as 'War, the rider on the red horse'

Geoffrey Shafer, Playing the part of 'Death, the rider on the pale horse'

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Question 24 of 25

24. What is the title of the SIXTH book in this series? Hint

'Daisies are White'

'Violets are Blue'

'Roses are Red'

'Sugar is Sweet'

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Question 25 of 25

25. What is the serious medical problem that Alex's daughter faces in this sixth book? Hint

A Blood Infection

Muscular Dystrophy

A Brain Tumor

Multiple Sclerosis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Alex Cross is a homicide detective. What other occupation does he have that helps with his police work?

Answer: Psychologist

Alex Cross graduated from Johns Hopkins university with his PhD in psychology, and he can profile the criminal mind very well.

2. Aside from his late wife, who is Alex's one true love in this series?

Answer: Christine Johnson

All of these people, except Sondra Greenberg (who is a business partner of Alex's) have had a liaision with him. Jezzie Flanagan and Betsy Caveliere are dead. Christine is the principal of his children's school.

3. What was the FIRST name of Alex's deceased wife?

Answer: Maria

Maria was killed in a senseless drive-by-shooting. She and Alex had planned their whole life together, and they had been very much in love. Her murder was never solved.

4. Alex Cross was raised with and still resides with whom?

Answer: His Grandmother

Alex was ten years old when he went to live with his grandmother.

5. What does Alex call his grandmother?

Answer: Nana Mama

Alex calls his grandmother Nana Mama, because she has functioned as his grandmother and his mother.

6. Who is Alex's best friend?

Answer: John Sampson

John Sampson and Alex have been friends ever since he went to live with his grandmother.

7. How many children does Alex Cross have, up to the book "Double Cross"?

Answer: 3

He gives his kids boxing lessons each week.

8. Complete the title of the first book the series: 'Along Came A __________'?

Answer: Spider

'Along Came A Spider' is the first book in this incredible series, and was published in 1993.

9. The first book introduces you to one of Alex Cross' nemeses. Who is this most extreme of arch-enemies?

Answer: Gary Soneji

All of these have been notable nemeses of Alex, but Gary Soneji is perhaps the hardest, smartest criminal Alex has ever faced.

10. What are the names of the children who are kidnapped in the series' first book?

Answer: Maggie Rose Dunne and Michael 'Shrimpie' Goldberg

Maggie Rose is saved, years later. Michael does not survive.

11. Complete the title of the following book in the series: 'Kiss The _____'?

Answer: Girls

This is the second book in the 'Alex Cross' series, and was published in 1995.

12. Which of the following crimes is the psychopath in the second book NOT committing?

Answer: Impersonating a Police Officer

The kidnapper in this book does, however, impersonate a school teacher to lure his victims.

13. What is the name of the psychopath from the second book in the series?

Answer: Casanova

Casanova is working from the East Coast with the help of his evil partner in crime, 'The Gentleman Caller', who is on the West Coast.

14. What is the name of the third book in this series?

Answer: 'Jack and Jill'

'Jack and Jill' was published in 1996.

15. What are the names of Alex Cross' kids?

Answer: Damon, Janelle (Jannie), and Alex Jr.

Damon and Janelle are the children from his marriage to Maria. Alex Jr. is his son by girlfriend Christine.

16. What nationality is Alex Cross?

Answer: American

He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

17. Complete the following title in this book series: 'Cat and ______'?

Answer: Mouse

This is the fourth 'Alex Cross' novel, and was published in 1997.

18. Which of Alex's nemeses is (are) killed in this fourth book?

Answer: Gary Soneji

Gary Soneji is killed by a bomb in Union Station.

19. What is the FBI's nickname for Thomas Augustine Pierce in this book?

Answer: St. Augustine

'St. Augustine' gets his nickname from his unusual ability to catch his suspects. This time he is on the trail of Mr. Smith.

20. What is the name of Alex Cross' secret attacker in this fourth book?

Answer: Simon Conklin

Simon Conklin was a good friend of the late Gary Soneji, whom Alex Cross killed.

21. What popular children's song is also the title of the fifth book in this series?

Answer: 'Pop Goes The Weasel'

'Pop Goes The Weasel' revolves around Cross's pursuit of a British Diplomat. The book also examines the growing relationship between Cross and Fiance Christine Johnson.

22. What game does the killer in this fifth book play?

Answer: Four Horsemen

Four Horsemen is a role play fantasy game over the internet that involves 20-sided dice, which determine how the selected victim should be killed.

23. What is the name of the killer in this fifth book, and what role is he playing?

Answer: Geoffrey Shafer, Playing the part of 'Death, the rider on the pale horse'

Geoffrey is an English Ambassador which makes it hard to indict him for murder, due to his diplomatic immunity.

24. What is the title of the SIXTH book in this series?

Answer: 'Roses are Red'

'Violets are Blue' is the name of the seventh book in the series. It was published in 2001, while 'Roses are Red' was published in 2000.

25. What is the serious medical problem that Alex's daughter faces in this sixth book?

Answer: A Brain Tumor

Jannie's brain tumor is discovered after she suffers a seizure when her brother lands a punch to her head during their regular boxing lesson.

Source: Author Reddragon_300

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