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Quiz about Scaredy Cat by Billingham Mark

'Scaredy Cat' by Billingham, Mark Quiz

This my second quiz on this author, going back to the second in the series.

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

Author
barrywlj

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,163

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
162

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The first murder is a strangulation. Who is the victim? Hint

Carol Garner

Tom Thorne

Charlie Garner

Sarah McEvoy

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Question 2 of 10

2. The story flashes back 19 years to a school, where a student is being bullied. Who is this student? Hint

Karen

Stuart Nicklin

Martin Palmer

Bardsley

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Question 3 of 10

3. Thorne develops a theory that two killers are working in tandem. A previous double murder involved which victim(s)? Hint

Lyn Gibson

Jane Lovell

Both of these

Neither of these

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Question 4 of 10

4. A couple is found murdered in a hotel room. Their nationality is:- Hint

Italian

German

Dutch

French

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Question 5 of 10

5. We find Palmer in police custody. How does this happen? Hint

He turns himself in

He is caught doing something else

He is caught in the act

A workmate turns him in

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Nicklin's' next victim is different. How? Hint

The body is not found

It is a child

He is male

It is one of the police.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Karen McMahon had disappeared when she was 14. What happened to her? Hint

She walked into the police station.

She was never seen again.

She was murdered.

She married 'Nicklin', knowing what he did.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Holland has a brief affair with DS McEvoy. Why does it stop? Hint

He discovers her drug habit

She is married

His girlfriend finds out

Thorne finds out and he is disciplined

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sarah McEvoy is contacted by the killer, and agrees to meet him, hoping to redeem herself. Whom does she meet? Hint

Norman

Thorne

Palmer

Cookson

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happens to McEvoy at the end? Hint

She captures Cookson (Nicklin)

She is killed

Thorne rescues her

Holland rescues her

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first murder is a strangulation. Who is the victim?

Answer: Carol Garner

Carol Garner has been stalked by the murderer to her home, where she is killed. Charlie is her three year old son, who witnessed the murder. Tom Thorne is the protagonist in this series, and Sarah McEvoy is a detective working with him on the case.

2. The story flashes back 19 years to a school, where a student is being bullied. Who is this student?

Answer: Martin Palmer

Martin Palmer is held down while Bardsley plays the 'Jungle Game', which consists of hitting him harder and harder in the chest. Nicklin comes to his rescue. Karen is a friend of Palmer's.

3. Thorne develops a theory that two killers are working in tandem. A previous double murder involved which victim(s)?

Answer: Jane Lovell

The second victim was Katie Choi, killed some distance away at around the same time. Lyn Gibson was a friend of Jane Lovell.

4. A couple is found murdered in a hotel room. Their nationality is:-

Answer: Dutch

The couple have been sliced up while alive, then battered to death. This later turns out to be a totally unrelated case.

5. We find Palmer in police custody. How does this happen?

Answer: He turns himself in

Palmer is unable to shoot his next victim, and runs away when she attacks him. Nicklin (not using that name now) carries out his part. Thorne persuades his superiors to let Palmer go, hoping to draw 'Nicklin' out.

6. 'Nicklin's' next victim is different. How?

Answer: He is male

Thorne had interviewed the boys' old Maths teacher, Ken Bowles. 'Nicklin' was aware that Palmer was under police control, but still sent an e-mail, giving him instructions for the next murder.

7. Karen McMahon had disappeared when she was 14. What happened to her?

Answer: She was murdered.

Karen, Palmer and 'Nicklin' hung around together as teenagers. 'Nicklin' told the police he saw her getting into a blue car. Thorne's team found her body buried at the site the three used to hang out.

8. Holland has a brief affair with DS McEvoy. Why does it stop?

Answer: He discovers her drug habit

MvEvoy has a serious cocaine habit which she pursues at work. Holland tries to help her stop.

9. Sarah McEvoy is contacted by the killer, and agrees to meet him, hoping to redeem herself. Whom does she meet?

Answer: Cookson

Andrew Cookson, a teacher at the school, is Nicklin. He had killed Bowles because he finally recognized him. Norman is a press liaison officer with the police.

10. What happens to McEvoy at the end?

Answer: She is killed

She meets Cookson and he takes her hostage. Thorne arrives but can do nothing. Palmer arrives and shoots McEvoy (she dies). He is shot dead by police (his wish). Cookson is captured (having had his mouth smashed by Thorne). End of story.

Source: Author barrywlj

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