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Rebus: 'Hide & Seek' by Ian Rankin Quiz

Another murder and another mystery for Ian Rankin's Edinburgh-based detective John Rebus. 'Hide & Seek' was the second novel in the series.

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

Author
darksplash

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,546

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
310

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. At the outset of 'Hide & Seek', what was unusual about the body of the murder victim when it was discovered?

Hint

It was hanging upside down from a chairlift at the Midlothian dry ski slope.

It had been partially buried in a sand trap at the golf course.

It had been cut in two after being left on a railway line.

It was laid out on the floor as if crucified

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 'Hide & Seek', the recently promoted D/Insp John Rebus got a new superior officer. What nickname did the former Aberdonian Chief Superintendent Watson earn?

Hint

Oilman

Fisherman

Juggler

Farmer

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 'Hide & Seek', John Rebus was dragooned into taking part in a publicity campaign aimed at a crime issue identified by his boss. What was that issue?

Hint

Child protection

Prostitution

Drugs

Road safety

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 'Hide & Seek', one of the businessmen who put up money to fund a police crime initiative was Finlay Andrews. What type of business did he run?

Hint

An internet trivia site of insignificant quality

A casino

A sauna parlour

A brewery

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Question 5 of 15

5. A significant role in the Rebus book 'Hide & Seek' was played by a man named Malcolm Lanyon. What was his occupation?

Hint

An estate agent

An accountant

An advocate

An actor

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Question 6 of 15

6. At the scene of the murder in 'Hyde & Seek', D/I John Rebus found what he thought was a vital piece of physical evidence. What was it?

Hint

A broken pick axe handle

A book called 'Solving Murders For Dummies', by Miss Marple

A broken clip from a police tie

A broken knife blade

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 'Hide & Seek', the second John Rebus novel, the murder victim had a hobby that was to be material to the reasons for his death. What was it?

Hint

Photography

Martial arts

Treasure hunting

Collecting antique gold coins.

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the name of D/I John Rebus's partner in 'Hide & Seek'?

Hint

Watson

Rockford

Taggart

Holmes

9. As part of his investigation in 'Hide & Seek', D/I John Rebus reconnoitered a popular Edinburgh location that was also a meeting place for men seeking the company of 'companions' for illicit 'relationships'. Where was it? Hint

Midlothian Ski Centre

Botanical Gardens

Calton Hill

Arthur's Seat

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Question 10 of 15

10. D/I John Rebus took a very personal interest in the girlfriend of the murder victim in 'Hide & Seek'. What was her name?

Hint

Tracy

Tiffany

Tanya

Trudi

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Question 11 of 15

11. A popular disc jockey got into trouble during the course of 'Hide & Seek', much to the delight of D/I John Rebus. What was the DJ's name?

Hint

Andrew McAndrew

Hugh McHugh

Robert McRobert

Callum McCallum

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Question 12 of 15

12. During his investigation in 'Hide & Seek', D/I John Rebus sought assistance from an expert in the occult. What was his name?

Hint

Vanderhyde

Vandermerwe

Van Der Valk

Van Morrison

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 'Hide & Seek', John Rebus got evidence from an unexpected source. Who was that source?

Hint

A disgraced MP

A defrocked priest

A disgraced DJ

A boat builder

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 'Hide & Seek', where had the murder victim hidden potentially incriminating evidence?

Hint

In the university library

In the toilet cistern of his flat

Under the carpet of his flat

At his local pub

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where in Edinburgh did D/I John Rebus finally find the answers to the murder mystery that unfolded in 'Hide & Seek'?
Hint

The grandstand at Hibernian Football Club.

Midlothian Ski Centre

A private members' club

The boardroom at Heart of Midlothian Football Club

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the outset of 'Hide & Seek', what was unusual about the body of the murder victim when it was discovered?

Answer: It was laid out on the floor as if crucified

The impression was given that the victim, a young male student, had been killed as part of a Satanic ritual.

2. In 'Hide & Seek', the recently promoted D/Insp John Rebus got a new superior officer. What nickname did the former Aberdonian Chief Superintendent Watson earn?

Answer: Farmer

Ian Rankin, the author, described Watson thus: "He seemed a reasonable man, if just a little, well agricultural, for some tastes." This, plus his background in Aberdeen, earned him the nickname.

3. In 'Hide & Seek', John Rebus was dragooned into taking part in a publicity campaign aimed at a crime issue identified by his boss. What was that issue?

Answer: Drugs

C/Supt Watson obtained �50,000 from a group of businessmen to launch an anti-drugs campaign. What was ironic about this was that Rebus's brother had been convicted of a drugs offence.

4. In 'Hide & Seek', one of the businessmen who put up money to fund a police crime initiative was Finlay Andrews. What type of business did he run?

Answer: A casino

The casino was called 'Finlay's'. Rebus had never had cause to visit it until events began to unfold.

5. A significant role in the Rebus book 'Hide & Seek' was played by a man named Malcolm Lanyon. What was his occupation?

Answer: An advocate

Rebus was aware that : "Everyone knew Malcolm Lanyon, the gossip column's friend. His very public lifestyle provoked either hatred or envy." He was, Rebus also knew, an excellent lawyer.

6. At the scene of the murder in 'Hyde & Seek', D/I John Rebus found what he thought was a vital piece of physical evidence. What was it?

Answer: A broken clip from a police tie

The tie belonged to a police constable who was a brother of the murder victim. As a clue it was a red herring.

7. In 'Hide & Seek', the second John Rebus novel, the murder victim had a hobby that was to be material to the reasons for his death. What was it?

Answer: Photography

The victim was a keen amateur photographer. He was killed because the murderer believed he had taken compromising pictures.

8. What was the name of D/I John Rebus's partner in 'Hide & Seek'?

Answer: Holmes

D/S Brian Holmes did much of the leg work for Rebus. As usual, the inspector demanded a lot of his partner, for little praise.

Answer: Calton Hill

Businessmen who picked up youths for quick 'relationships' often drove them to the viewpoint there. The visit provided Rebus with some intriguing evidence - and also landed him in trouble.

10. D/I John Rebus took a very personal interest in the girlfriend of the murder victim in 'Hide & Seek'. What was her name?

Answer: Tracy

While there was nothing improper in the contacts, Rebus did allow her to stay in his flat and gave her money.

11. A popular disc jockey got into trouble during the course of 'Hide & Seek', much to the delight of D/I John Rebus. What was the DJ's name?

Answer: Callum McCallum

Callum McCallum had taken up with Rebus's former girlfriend, Gill Templer. He was scooped by police at an illegal dog fight.

12. During his investigation in 'Hide & Seek', D/I John Rebus sought assistance from an expert in the occult. What was his name?

Answer: Vanderhyde

Rebus wanted to check whether what he had found at the murder scene was truly indicative of a Satanic ritual. Matthew Vanderhyde had, it transpired, a closer ink to the victim than he was initially willing to admit.

13. In 'Hide & Seek', John Rebus got evidence from an unexpected source. Who was that source?

Answer: A disgraced DJ

The DJ had been caught at an illegal dog fight and was keen to trade information for lesser charges.

14. In 'Hide & Seek', where had the murder victim hidden potentially incriminating evidence?

Answer: In the university library

The evidence -photographs - was hidden in the pages of bound copies of 'The New Edinburgh Review'. D/Sgt Brian Holmes, who found them, was disappointed that they apparently provided nothing new.

15. Where in Edinburgh did D/I John Rebus finally find the answers to the murder mystery that unfolded in 'Hide & Seek'?

Answer: A private members' club

Rebus pieced together a story of greed, corruption and blackmail all centered around a club run by some of Edinburgh's most prominent people. The murder victim had died because the ringleaders thought he knew too much and could prove their illegality. Solving the case gave Rebus little personal satisfaction for he knew the full facts would never be allowed to come out.

Source: Author darksplash

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