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Parker Pyne Investigates Trivia Quiz

This book of short stories was published in 1934. Mr Parker Pyne advertises in a newspaper, saying he can make people happy. He is a "heart specialist" rather than a detective. Warning - spoilers ahead!

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

Author
JaneMarple

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,909

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
238

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Question 1 of 15

1. In "The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife", where does Mr Parker Pyne live? Hint

Mayfair Avenue

Trafalgar Crescent

Park Road

Richmond Street

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Question 2 of 15

2. In "The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife", what does Maria Packington give to Claude Luttrell? Hint

Cuff links

Ring

Cigarette case

Money

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Question 3 of 15

3. In "The Case of the Discontented Solider", how many books does Mr Parker Pyne say that Ariadne Oliver has written? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. In "The Case of the Discontented Solider", where did Colonel Wilbraham use to live? Hint

India

Australia

Canada

East Africa

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Question 5 of 15

5. In "The Case of the Distressed Lady", how much does Mr Parker Pyne say the ring is worth? Hint

�1, 000

�2, 500

�2, 000

�1, 500

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Question 6 of 15

6. In "The Case of the Discontented Husband", what is the name of the Wade's home? Hint

The Larches

Greenways

Lorrimer Court

Danemead

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Question 7 of 15

7. In "The Case of the City Clerk", where does Mr Parker Pyne send Mr Roberts on a secret mission? Hint

China

Russia

Geneva

Germany

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Question 8 of 15

8. In "The Case of the City Clerk", where does Mr Roberts hide the secret papers? Hint

Wallet

Suitcase

Book

Sponge bag

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Question 9 of 15

9. In "The Case of the Rich Woman", what is the name of the maid, whose identity Amelia Rymer takes over? Hint

Bess

Sarah

Martha

Hannah

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Question 10 of 15

10. In "Have You Got Everything You Want?", what is stolen from Mrs Jeffries on the train? Hint

Money

Clothes

Jewellery

Ornaments

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Question 11 of 15

11. In "The Gate of Baghdad", how is Captain Smethurst killed? Hint

Strangled

Stabbed to the base of the skull

Poisoned

Shot

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Question 12 of 15

12. In "The House at Shiraz", there is insanity in Lady Esther Carr's family.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. In "The Pearl of Price", what type of jewellery is missing? Hint

Necklace

Bracelet

Ear-ring

Ring

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Question 14 of 15

14. In "Death on the Nile", what was Lady Grayle poisoned with? Hint

Cyanide

Strychnine

Bromide

Arsenic

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Question 15 of 15

15. In "The Oracle at the Delphi", who is kidnapped? Hint

Mr Parker Pyne

Mr Thompson

Willard Peters

Mrs Peters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife", where does Mr Parker Pyne live?

Answer: Richmond Street

Miss Felicity Lemon is Mr Parker Pyne's secretary. In later books she will be Hercule Poirot's secretary. He also employs Madeleine de Sara - the "Queen of Vamps", and Claude Luttrell, who seduces lady clients.

2. In "The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife", what does Maria Packington give to Claude Luttrell?

Answer: Cigarette case

Maria Packington is unhappy that her husband, George, is paying more attention to his secretary than to her. Mr Parker Pyne advices her to smarten herself up, and introduces her to Claude Luttrell, who works for Mr Parker Pyne.

3. In "The Case of the Discontented Solider", how many books does Mr Parker Pyne say that Ariadne Oliver has written?

Answer: 46

Mr Parker Pyne sometimes employs Ariadne Oliver, the famous mystery writer. She later will assist Hercule Poirot in some of his cases.

4. In "The Case of the Discontented Solider", where did Colonel Wilbraham use to live?

Answer: East Africa

Major Wilbraham is bored with life in England. He is desperate for excitement and adventure. For the fee of �50, Mr Parker Pyne provides his client with what he wants. The Major is married by the end of the book.

5. In "The Case of the Distressed Lady", how much does Mr Parker Pyne say the ring is worth?

Answer: �2, 000

Daphne St. John is in debt. She had the opportunity of swapping an expensive diamond ring with a fake replica. She is concerned that her deception will be found out. Mr Parker Pyne arranges everything.

6. In "The Case of the Discontented Husband", what is the name of the Wade's home?

Answer: Lorrimer Court

Reginald Wade's wife, Iris, wants a divorce so she can marry someone else. Mr Parker Pyne tries to get husband and wife back together but fails.

7. In "The Case of the City Clerk", where does Mr Parker Pyne send Mr Roberts on a secret mission?

Answer: Geneva

Mr Roberts wants excitement while his children and wife are away. Mr Parker Pyne sends him on a secret mission.

8. In "The Case of the City Clerk", where does Mr Roberts hide the secret papers?

Answer: Sponge bag

Mr Roberts is awarded the Order of St. Stanislaus, tenth class, with laurels, for succeeding in the mission.

9. In "The Case of the Rich Woman", what is the name of the maid, whose identity Amelia Rymer takes over?

Answer: Hannah

A rich widow, Mrs Amelia Rymer, is bored with life. Mr Parker Pyne puts her in touch with a hypnotist. When she awakes from a deep sleep, she discovers she has become a totally different person, both in body and soul.

10. In "Have You Got Everything You Want?", what is stolen from Mrs Jeffries on the train?

Answer: Jewellery

Mrs Jeffries is afraid, after reading words written by her husband, on a sheet of blotting paper. Mr Parker Pyne is travelling by the same train. Some jewels are stolen but recovered.

11. In "The Gate of Baghdad", how is Captain Smethurst killed?

Answer: Stabbed to the base of the skull

While on holiday, one of Mr Parker Pyne's fellow passengers is killed. The story also concerns a defaulting financier.

12. In "The House at Shiraz", there is insanity in Lady Esther Carr's family.

Answer: True

Mr Parker Pyne is visiting Shiraz. An English lady lives there who is clearly mad. Her maid died of an accident three years before, and the lady is now a recluse.

13. In "The Pearl of Price", what type of jewellery is missing?

Answer: Ear-ring

Mr Parker Pyne is visiting Petra. An expensive ear-ring disappears. Although all the travellers are searched, there is no sign of it.

14. In "Death on the Nile", what was Lady Grayle poisoned with?

Answer: Strychnine

This short story must not be confused with the more famous novel of the same name, with Hercule Poirot. Mr Parker Pyne is travelling up the Nile. A fellow passenger is convinced that her husband is trying to poison her, and she is soon found dead.

15. In "The Oracle at the Delphi", who is kidnapped?

Answer: Willard Peters

Mrs Peters is holidaying in Greece with her son. Her son is kidnapped. Luckily, Mr Parker Pyne is staying at the same hotel. There is a twist to the story.

Source: Author JaneMarple

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