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Murder Most Fowl Trivia Quiz

Ten questions centering on mystery novels or movies.

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

Author
professorjon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,490

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1013

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the book "The Maltese Falcon", what is the real name of the 'Fat Man'? Hint

Helmet Strasser

Oliver Hardy

Kaspar Guttman

Willam Cannon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who wrote "Cat Among the Pigeons"? Hint

Ellery Queen

Anais Nin

S.S. Van Dyne

Agatha Christie

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Question 3 of 10

3. What bird plays an important part in the Ellery Queen mystery, "The Door Between"? Hint

A Hawk

A Jay

A Falcon

A Dodo

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Question 4 of 10

4. The author of "The Raven" wrote what classical murder mystery? Hint

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The French Powder Mystery

And Then There Were None

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

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Question 5 of 10

5. The author who created Owl, Piglet and Pooh wrote what mystery book? Hint

The Spanish Cape Mystery

The Red House Mystery

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the James Bond thriller, "For Your Eyes Only" what is the symbol of the Greek smuggler Columbo? Hint

An Owl

A Dove

A Hawk

An Eagle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who directed the classical mystery thriller, "The Big Sleep"? Hint

Peter Finch

Howard Hawks

Christopher Wren

Bob Crane

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Question 8 of 10

8. By what famous nickname was Robert Stroud known as? (Hint-they made a movie about him in 1962)

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. A young rock musician is murdered and he arises to seek vengeance in a 1994 movie. What guides the young rock musician? Hint

An Oriole

A Crow

A Raven

An Owl

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the horror classic story, "The Birds"? Hint

Daphne Du Maurier

Evan Hunter

Alfred Hitchcock

Stephen King

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the book "The Maltese Falcon", what is the real name of the 'Fat Man'?

Answer: Kaspar Guttman

The book was made into a 1941 movie starring Humphrey Bogart. The part of the Fat Man was played by Sidney Greenstreet, who was making his film debut. He was 61 at the time.

2. Who wrote "Cat Among the Pigeons"?

Answer: Agatha Christie

3. What bird plays an important part in the Ellery Queen mystery, "The Door Between"?

Answer: A Jay

The loo-jay bird is a key to unlocking the mystery.

4. The author of "The Raven" wrote what classical murder mystery?

Answer: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Written by Edgar Allan Poe. The main detective is named Auguste Dupin. Considered to be one of the first mystery novels.

5. The author who created Owl, Piglet and Pooh wrote what mystery book?

Answer: The Red House Mystery

"The Spanish Cape Mystery" was written by Ellery Queen. "Edwin Drood" was started, although never completed, by Charles Dickens. "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" was written by Agatha Christie. A.A. Milne wrote "The Red House Mystery", the only mystery penned by the creator of Winnie the Pooh.

6. In the James Bond thriller, "For Your Eyes Only" what is the symbol of the Greek smuggler Columbo?

Answer: A Dove

Just one more thing. The part of Columbo is played by Topol, who was known for his stage work in "Fiddler on the Roof".

7. Who directed the classical mystery thriller, "The Big Sleep"?

Answer: Howard Hawks

Finch and Crane were actors and Wren was a famous architect. Howard Hawks was a great director known for such films as "Bringing Up Baby", "Red River", and "To Have and To Have Not".

8. By what famous nickname was Robert Stroud known as? (Hint-they made a movie about him in 1962)

Answer: The Birdman of Alcatraz

Robert Stroud spent several years in jail and while there he became world renowned authority on birds. Burt Lancaster played him in the movie, which co-starred Telly Savalas.

9. A young rock musician is murdered and he arises to seek vengeance in a 1994 movie. What guides the young rock musician?

Answer: A Crow

The movie is called "The Crow" and it starred Brandon Lee.

10. Who wrote the horror classic story, "The Birds"?

Answer: Daphne Du Maurier

Alfred Hitchcock directed a 1963 film loosely based on Du Maurier's novel. Evan Hunter wrote the screenplay.

Source: Author professorjon

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