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Quiz about The Columbo Murderers Matching Quiz
Quiz about The Columbo Murderers Matching Quiz

The "Columbo" Murderers Matching Quiz


This matching quiz asks you the quiz-taker to match the name of the guest murderer to the title of the episode. For the avid series fan, this shouldn't be too difficult. But if you are only a casual watcher, this could be a bit of a sticky wicket!

A matching quiz by BAMBOOMANIA. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
BAMBOOMANIA
Time
5 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
408,624
Updated
Apr 02 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
300
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (15/15), Guest 104 (15/15), Guest 104 (15/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
Match the episode title on the left with the name of the murderer from that episode on the right.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Short Fuse"  
  Dale Kingston
2. "Murder By The Book"  
  Joe Devlin
3. "The Most Dangerous Match"  
  Tommy Brown
4. "Forgotten Lady"  
  Elliot Markham
5. "Suitable For Framing"  
  Adrian Carsini
6. "Etude in Black"  
  Lyle Rumford
7. "Blueprint For Murder"  
  Roger Stanford
8. "Swan Song"  
  Kay Freestone
9. "The Conspirators"  
  Grace Wheeler-Willis
10. "Try and Catch Me"  
  Abigail Mitchell
11. "Any Old Port in a Storm"  
  Marshall Cahill
12. "By Dawn's Early Light"  
  Emmett Clayton
13. "Mind Over Mayhem"  
  Ken Franklin
14. "Make Me A Perfect Murder"  
  Alex Benedict
15. "A Deadly State of Mind"  
  Mark Collier





Select each answer

1. "Short Fuse"
2. "Murder By The Book"
3. "The Most Dangerous Match"
4. "Forgotten Lady"
5. "Suitable For Framing"
6. "Etude in Black"
7. "Blueprint For Murder"
8. "Swan Song"
9. "The Conspirators"
10. "Try and Catch Me"
11. "Any Old Port in a Storm"
12. "By Dawn's Early Light"
13. "Mind Over Mayhem"
14. "Make Me A Perfect Murder"
15. "A Deadly State of Mind"

Most Recent Scores
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 66: 15/15
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 104: 15/15
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 104: 15/15
Dec 02 2024 : Ocean487: 11/15
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 90: 15/15
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 50: 4/15
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 71: 9/15
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 73: 7/15
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 98: 13/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Short Fuse"

Answer: Roger Stanford

This episode from season one first aired on January 19, 1972 and featured Roddy McDowall as the guest murderer.
2. "Murder By The Book"

Answer: Ken Franklin

From season one, this episode starred Jack Cassidy as the murderer and first aired on September 15, 1971.
3. "The Most Dangerous Match"

Answer: Emmett Clayton

This episode from season two aired in March 1973 and featured Laurence Harvey as the guest murderer.
4. "Forgotten Lady"

Answer: Grace Wheeler-Willis

From season five, this episode starred Janet Leigh as the murderer and first aired on September 14, 1975.
5. "Suitable For Framing"

Answer: Dale Kingston

Ross Martin plays the part of the murderer in yet another season one episode. It first hit the airwaves on September 17, 1971.
6. "Etude in Black"

Answer: Alex Benedict

This was the first episode from season number two and starred John Cassavetes as the guest murderer. It originally aired September 17, 1972.
7. "Blueprint For Murder"

Answer: Elliot Markham

This episode of "Columbo" was the last show of season one and first aired on February 9, 1972. The murderer du jour was played by Patrick O'Neal.
8. "Swan Song"

Answer: Tommy Brown

From season three, Johnny Cash stars as this episode's guest murderer. It was first broadcast March 4, 1974.
9. "The Conspirators"

Answer: Joe Devlin

First airing on May 13, 1978, this was the last episode of season number seven. The guest villain was played by Clive Revill.
10. "Try and Catch Me"

Answer: Abigail Mitchell

From season seven, this episode starred Ruth Gordon as the femme fetale and first aired on November 21, 1977.
11. "Any Old Port in a Storm"

Answer: Adrian Carsini

From the third season, this show featured Donald Pleasence as wine connoisseur and killer. It first hit the airwaves on October 7, 1973
12. "By Dawn's Early Light"

Answer: Lyle Rumford

Finally we get around to Patrick McGoohan, who was probably the most prolific murderer on "Columbo". This episode was from season four and first aired on October 27, 1974.
13. "Mind Over Mayhem"

Answer: Marshall Cahill

From season number three, Jose Ferrer appears as the guest murderer. The original airdate was February 10, 1974.
14. "Make Me A Perfect Murder"

Answer: Kay Freestone

From February 25, 1978, this seventh season episode featured Trish Van Devere as the guest bumper-offer.
15. "A Deadly State of Mind"

Answer: Mark Collier

An episode from season four, this one showcases George Hamilton as the guest murderer. It first aired on April 27, 1975.
Source: Author BAMBOOMANIA

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