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Detecting Sidekicks Trivia Quiz

As long as there have been superb sleuths efficiently determining "who dunnit" there have been loyal partners in crime solving. This quiz gives you the author and recurring main character. Identify the sidekick in the multiple choice selections.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tredici. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Tredici

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,183

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
862

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who maintains an empty office in wisecracking Elvis Cole's Detective Agency, created by Robert Crais? Hint

Skip Langdon

Ross McDonald

Joe Pike

Joe Ross

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Question 2 of 10

2. Stephen White's lead character, Dr. Alan Gregory, is a practicing Clinical Psychologist who often calls on this local lawman for help when things go awry. Hint

Sam Purdy

Sammy Davis

Sam Boulder

Elliot Sams

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Question 3 of 10

3. Harlen Coben created failed NBA prospect Myron Bolitar. What secretive and highly skilled sidekick does super Sports Agent Myron depend on? Hint

Win Dixie

Lockwood Horne Jr.

Windsor Buckingham

Windsor Horne Lockwood III

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Question 4 of 10

4. Elizabeth George created Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley. Lord Lynley is often assisted in crime solving by this unlikely partner. Hint

Jayne Havershim

Barbara Havers

Barbie Shrively

Jane O'Grady

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jonathan Kellerman's child psychologist, Dr. Alex Delaware, turns to this member of the LAPD as a best friend, astute criminologist and law enforcement provider. Hint

Steve Milo

Milo Marlin

Milo Sturgis

Sturgis Marlin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Faye Kellerman, Jonathan Kellerman's wife, is also an accomplished author. Which police detective husband does Mrs. Kellerman's character, Rina Lazarus, rely on? Hint

Jake Lazarus

Peter Decker

Pete Rabinowitz

Decker Samuels

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who plays second fiddle to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe? Hint

Goodwin York

Archie Goodwin

Archie Mandell

Herod Shore

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Question 8 of 10

8. While Hercule Poirot may be the most famous of Agatha Christie's sleuths, she also created the mysterious Harley Quin. Which elderly arts enthusiast does Quin use as his agent? Hint

Mr. Satterthwaite

Saturday Holmes

Ralph Waite

Mr. Smitherson

9. Jeffrey Deaver created quadriplegic Lincoln Rhymes who obtained his injuries while serving as one of NYPD's finest. Who uses Lincoln's eyes and ears while providing the mobility Rhymes no longer has? Hint

Amanda Jackson

Lt. Dan Washington

Amelia Sachs

Jackson Rhymes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dave Robicheaux solves crimes and ponders the human condition in James Lee Burke's Louisiana parishes. Name Dave's longtime friend and P.I. who often gets Robicheaux into more jams than he helps him out of. Hint

Clete Irons

Cletus Purcel

Helen Purcell

Percival Montyne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who maintains an empty office in wisecracking Elvis Cole's Detective Agency, created by Robert Crais?

Answer: Joe Pike

While providing the muscle, and fear of God factor, in numerous adventures with Elvis Cole, Joe Pike finally got a title role in 2007 as "The Watchman".

2. Stephen White's lead character, Dr. Alan Gregory, is a practicing Clinical Psychologist who often calls on this local lawman for help when things go awry.

Answer: Sam Purdy

Dr. Gregory's practice is located in Boulder, Colorado. He summons Sam Purdy's help in investigations or to provide the score of a Colorado Avalanche hockey game.

3. Harlen Coben created failed NBA prospect Myron Bolitar. What secretive and highly skilled sidekick does super Sports Agent Myron depend on?

Answer: Windsor Horne Lockwood III

How Windsor Horne Lockwood III obtained his silent and deadly powers remains obscure but he hides his lethal abilities well beneath his soft spoken demeanor and impeccable grooming standards.

4. Elizabeth George created Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley. Lord Lynley is often assisted in crime solving by this unlikely partner.

Answer: Barbara Havers

The pairing of Lord Lynley and the rumpled, working class detective Barbara Havers seems an incongruous match. Despite being fashion-challenged and hopelessly politically incorrect, Barbara's instincts and insights provide good policing.

5. Jonathan Kellerman's child psychologist, Dr. Alex Delaware, turns to this member of the LAPD as a best friend, astute criminologist and law enforcement provider.

Answer: Milo Sturgis

Milo Sturgis breaks stereotypes as an overweight, badly dressed, gay Los Angeles police officer who is prolific at closing cases.

6. Faye Kellerman, Jonathan Kellerman's wife, is also an accomplished author. Which police detective husband does Mrs. Kellerman's character, Rina Lazarus, rely on?

Answer: Peter Decker

Police Lt. Peter Decker re-establishes his religion and marries the Orthodox Jew, Rina Lazarus. Together they create their "yours, mine, and ours" family and solve whodunits.

7. Who plays second fiddle to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe?

Answer: Archie Goodwin

As Nero Wolfe is agoraphobic and rarely leaves his Manhattan residence he must rely on his man Friday, Archie Goodwin, to provide a variety of investigative services.

8. While Hercule Poirot may be the most famous of Agatha Christie's sleuths, she also created the mysterious Harley Quin. Which elderly arts enthusiast does Quin use as his agent?

Answer: Mr. Satterthwaite

Satterthwaite is instrumental in solving the crimes and changing people's lives without quite knowing how he made it all happen. The elusive Quin claims he simply helps Mr. Satterthwaite to reveal the awareness and insights he possesses.

Answer: Amelia Sachs

The cop's beautiful daughter, Amelia Sachs, fights her own personal demons, speeds in muscle cars, learns forensics and "walks the grid" for stationary Lincoln Rhymes.

Answer: Cletus Purcel

Dave Robicheaux and Clete Purcel share haunted Vietnam memories, New Orleans policing, and being outcast to lesser law enforcement positions by their inability to tread lightly.

Source: Author Tredici

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