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Quiz about Mystery Character Creators the Sequel
Quiz about Mystery Character Creators the Sequel

Mystery Character Creators: the Sequel Quiz

Just like the first one: name the author who created the sleuth.

A multiple-choice quiz by JohntheBear. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
JohntheBear
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
244,065
Updated
Nov 19 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1209
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Question 1 of 10
1. Stacy Keach's portrayal of Mike Hammer in the all-too-short-lived TV series probably set the bar for the wise-crackin' tough-guy PI. Which author of the original books is known for being somewhat similar in character? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic, is the city's most-sought forensic specialist and rules his team's investigations with an acerbic wit and a sharp tongue. Who introduced Lincoln and co. in "The Bone Collector"? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Following a stint in Vietnam as a "tunnel rat," Harry Bosch became a police officer, eventually rising through the ranks to become a Homicide Detective-Three in the LAPD. What author tagged Harry with the personal motto "homicide is a calling, not a career"? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Jim Chee investigates crimes in the Arizona-New Mexico area, unravelling his Native American culture and its influence on law and crime in the region. Who created him? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Tempe Brennan is a forensic pathologist in Montreal, Canada, whose work sometimes takes her to the southern States as well. Which author is fast becoming hugely popular for these corpse-er, I mean page-turners? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Recovering alcoholic Jesse Stone takes on the job as Chief of Police in a small but upscale East Coast town. Whose pen moved him from the tough streets of L.A.? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Peter Decker is a police detective trying to solve mysteries as well as embracing the Jewish faith. Which author introduced him to his wife, Rina Lazarus, and her sons, and then led his daughter Cindy to the police force? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Legal mystery/thrillers have become quite popular, but seldom do they venture into a series. Nina Reilly is the protagonist of one such series, and springs from which author? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Ah, the venerable Hercule Poirot. This brilliant Belgian is actually British-in origin at least. What much-loved author exported this wily sleuth to the world? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Capt. Edward X. Delaney retired from the NYC PD, but still could not resist tackling some old "cold" cases. What author provided him with his retirement "hobby"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Stacy Keach's portrayal of Mike Hammer in the all-too-short-lived TV series probably set the bar for the wise-crackin' tough-guy PI. Which author of the original books is known for being somewhat similar in character?

Answer: Mickey Spillane

 Spillane's work, in some circles, surpasses some of the earlier favorites (Hammett, Marlowe) for portraying the prototype tough guy private eye.
2. Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic, is the city's most-sought forensic specialist and rules his team's investigations with an acerbic wit and a sharp tongue. Who introduced Lincoln and co. in "The Bone Collector"?

Answer: Jeffrey Deaver

 Another highly entertaining series based on forensic analysis. Rhyme and his team are truly riveting.
3. Following a stint in Vietnam as a "tunnel rat," Harry Bosch became a police officer, eventually rising through the ranks to become a Homicide Detective-Three in the LAPD. What author tagged Harry with the personal motto "homicide is a calling, not a career"?

Answer: Michael Connelly

 This is definitely a series to read chronologically, as Connelly uses elements hinted at in several books to great effect in those that follow. The first eight books in this series follow Harry through some of his adventures as an LAPD Detective, although he spends much of that time serving out suspensions or struggling to keep what's left of his career.
4. Jim Chee investigates crimes in the Arizona-New Mexico area, unravelling his Native American culture and its influence on law and crime in the region. Who created him?

Answer: Tony Hillerman

 Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn often work together in these engrossing stories.
5. Tempe Brennan is a forensic pathologist in Montreal, Canada, whose work sometimes takes her to the southern States as well. Which author is fast becoming hugely popular for these corpse-er, I mean page-turners?

Answer: Kathy Reichs

 These forensic mysteries are the basis of the TV series "Bones".
6. Recovering alcoholic Jesse Stone takes on the job as Chief of Police in a small but upscale East Coast town. Whose pen moved him from the tough streets of L.A.?

Answer: Robert B. Parker

 Sunny Randall is the lead character in yet another of Robert Parker's series.
7. Peter Decker is a police detective trying to solve mysteries as well as embracing the Jewish faith. Which author introduced him to his wife, Rina Lazarus, and her sons, and then led his daughter Cindy to the police force?

Answer: Faye Kellerman

 Faye and Jonathan Kellerman are husband and wife. They each have authored their own highly successful series and have collaborated with each other.
8. Legal mystery/thrillers have become quite popular, but seldom do they venture into a series. Nina Reilly is the protagonist of one such series, and springs from which author?

Answer: Perri O'Shaughnessy

 Legal thriller buffs will enjoy this series, penned by sisters Pamela and Mary, under the nom-de-plume "Perri".
9. Ah, the venerable Hercule Poirot. This brilliant Belgian is actually British-in origin at least. What much-loved author exported this wily sleuth to the world?

Answer: Agatha Christie

 Poirot has appeared in over 30 novels and over 50 short stories. Along with Miss Marple, Poirot is one of Agatha Christie's most famous characters. The Poirot 'franchise' has been so successful that it is still in copyright.
10. Capt. Edward X. Delaney retired from the NYC PD, but still could not resist tackling some old "cold" cases. What author provided him with his retirement "hobby"?

Answer: Lawrence Sanders

 After all those honored years on the job, we're glad that the Captain did not settle for a more sedentary hobby. We'd miss these intrigues.
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