Our Far-Flung Detectives

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1. This series of novels was written by Robert Van Gulik, and set in T'ang Dynasty China. The hero was based on a historical character, and the books often incorporated plots based on ancient Chinese detective stories. Who was this ancient Chinese detective? Judge Dee Judge Bao Charlie Chan Prince Chang

2. Who wrote a series of mysteries set in Classical Rome and featuring Gordianus the Finder? Rex Warner Steven Saylor Robert Harris Lew Wallace

3. Aristotle was, of course, best known as a philosopher. However, according to the series of books by this author, he appears to have been a detective as well. Who wrote this series of books starting with "Aristotle Detective"? Gail Bowen Margaret Doody Barbara Fradkin Leona Gom

4. Umberto Eco wrote this mystery in which Brother William Baskerville is called to visit a monastery where a monk has been killed. While he's investigating the first killing, several other monks are also killed. What book is this? Baudolino The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana Foucault's Pendulum The Name of the Rose

5. Edith Pargeter, writing as Ellis Peters, wrote a series of novels set in twelfth century England in the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury. Who was her detective, Shrewsbury Abbey's herbalist? Father William Abbot Radulfus Hugh Beringar Brother Cadfael

6. The Navajo reservation is an enormous tract of land, over 27,000 square miles. It has its own government, courts, and police force. Two members of the Navajo Police, Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, are featured in a long series of novels by which Oklahoma-born writer? Tony Hillerman Ralph Ellison Joe Haldeman Joe McGuff

7. Chief Inspector Jules Maigret first appeared in 1931 in "The Case of Peter the Lett". Between that book and his last appearance in "Maigret and Monsieur Charles" in 1972, Maigret was featured in more than 70 novels. Which Belgian author created his illustrious career? Fred Vargas Georges Simenon Maurice Leblanc Leo Malet

8. Caroline Roe writes about Isaac of Girona, a Jewish physician in 14th century Catalonia. What unusual physical attribute does Isaac have, which must make detecting more difficult? He is narcoleptic. He is deaf. He is blind. He is crippled.

9. Arthur Upfield's hero, Napoleon Bonaparte, was a detective in which country? France Australia Corsica New Guinea

10. Isaac Asimov wrote many different stories, novels and other works. Who was his detective who appears in "The Caves of Steel", "The Naked Sun" and "The Robots of Dawn", along with partner, R. Daneel Olivaw? Elijah Baley Alfred E. Newman Susan Calvin Susan Carter