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'The Secret Of Chimneys' Trivia Quiz

Agatha Christie's title as the "Queen of Crime Writers" is well deserved. Here are some questions on one of her stories that does not feature Poirot or Miss Marple. If you have read this book the questions should be easy.

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

Author
beckyel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
157,714

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
514

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Question 1 of 15

1. How long had it been since Anthony Cade had last seen Jimmy McGrath? Hint

Jimmy McGrath was an alias of Anthony Cade

2 years

7 years

9 years

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the name of the ship Jimmy McGrath was due to sail on? Hint

Ranelagh

HMS Virginia

Count Stylptitch

Granarth Castle

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was Clement Edward Alistair Brent? Hint

Fifth Marquis of Caterham

Fourth Marquis of Cheltenham

Seventh Marquis of Cheltenham

Ninth Marquis of Caterham

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the nickname of Lady Eileen Brent? Hint

Bundle

Guggle

Lollipop

Winkle

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Question 5 of 15

5. What number was Mrs. Revel's house in Pont Street? Hint

784

487

847

748

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Question 6 of 15

6. In which hotel did Anthony Cade stay when he arrived in London from Bulawayo? Hint

Chimneys

Harridge's

The Blitz

The Ritz

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Anthony Cade hide the pistol used to kill Giuseppe? Hint

in the lake

Giuseppe was not killed with a pistol

in his suitcase

up a tree

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Question 8 of 15

8. Superintendent Battle arrived to take over the murder investigation at Chimneys from who? Hint

Inspector Johnson

Inspector Badgworthy

Inspector Cartwright

Inspector Melrose

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where was Prince Nicholas rumoured to have died? Hint

Congo

South Africa

Bulawayo

Sudan

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who or what was King Victor? Hint

King of Herzoslovakia

A jewel thief

An alias of Anthony Cade

The father of Prince Nicholas and Prince Michael

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Question 11 of 15

11. What are the names of Lady Eileen's sisters? Hint

Virginia and Victoria

Norah and Nadia

Sally and Sarah

Dulcie and Daisy

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the name of the village inn near Chimneys? Hint

The Cricketers

The Red Lion

The Stag and Hounds

The White Hart

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Question 13 of 15

13. There was a secret passageway leading from the Council Chamber at Chimneys to Wyvern Abbey.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who lived at 17 Everdean Square, London? Hint

Jimmy McGrath

Superintendent Battle

Anthony Cade

Mr. Balderson

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was Anthony Cade's real name? Hint

King Victor

Prince Nicholas Obolovitch

Jimmy McGrath

Timothy Revel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How long had it been since Anthony Cade had last seen Jimmy McGrath?

Answer: 7 years

Anthony Cade said that the first time he saw Jimmy McGrath he was 'all trussed up ready for the cooking pot'. Jimmy McGrath rescued Count Stylptitch in Paris, when he was being beaten up by 'half a dozen French toughs'.

2. What was the name of the ship Jimmy McGrath was due to sail on?

Answer: Granarth Castle

Anthony Cade travelled as Jimmy McGrath because Jimmy had already purchased the ticket in his own name.

3. Who was Clement Edward Alistair Brent?

Answer: Ninth Marquis of Caterham

He was the owner of Chimneys. Chimneys was described in 'Historic Homes of England' and parts were open to the public, coach loads of whom came from Middlingham on Thursdays.

4. What was the nickname of Lady Eileen Brent?

Answer: Bundle

Anthony Cade referred to Baron Lolopretjzyl as Lollipop, on account of his name being so difficult to pronounce. Guggle and Winkle were the nicknames of Bundle's sisters.

5. What number was Mrs. Revel's house in Pont Street?

Answer: 487

Guiseppe, the waiter, who was blackmailing Virginia Revel, was found dead in the study in her house.

6. In which hotel did Anthony Cade stay when he arrived in London from Bulawayo?

Answer: The Blitz

Anthony Cade decided to go to the Blitz, as he 'might as well be comfortable'.

7. Where did Anthony Cade hide the pistol used to kill Giuseppe?

Answer: up a tree

He chose to hide it up a tree, knowing that if people were searching for it they would be likely to look on the ground or drag a pond rather than climb such a tall tree.

8. Superintendent Battle arrived to take over the murder investigation at Chimneys from who?

Answer: Inspector Badgworthy

Cartwright was the doctor; Johnson was a very young constable; Melrose was the chief constable.

9. Where was Prince Nicholas rumoured to have died?

Answer: Congo

Although rumoured to have died, he turned up in America claiming that the Herzoslovakians would prefer to have him as their king because of his 'modern enlightened ideas' and asking for financial support in exchange for certain concessions.

10. Who or what was King Victor?

Answer: A jewel thief

King Victor was a celebrated jewel thief who had an Irish father and a French mother. He spoke five languages. He posed as M. Lemoine of the Surete in order to find the jewel.

11. What are the names of Lady Eileen's sisters?

Answer: Dulcie and Daisy

Dulcie and Daisy, also known as Guggle and Winkle, were 12 and 10 years old.

12. What was the name of the village inn near Chimneys?

Answer: The Cricketers

Anthony Cade stayed at the Cricketers, as did M. Lemoine.

13. There was a secret passageway leading from the Council Chamber at Chimneys to Wyvern Abbey.

Answer: True

Visitors to Chimneys were more interested in the priest hole, however. Interesting clues as to the whereabouts of the jewel were found in the passageway.

14. Who lived at 17 Everdean Square, London?

Answer: Mr. Balderson

Mr. Balderson was the man to whom the memoirs were to be given.

15. What was Anthony Cade's real name?

Answer: Prince Nicholas Obolovitch

He reveals his true identity at the very end, after he has married Virginia Revel. They plan to return to Herzoslovakia and rule together.

Source: Author beckyel

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