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Quiz about MCBeaton  The Agatha Raisin Mysteries
Quiz about MCBeaton  The Agatha Raisin Mysteries

M.C.Beaton ~ The Agatha Raisin Mysteries Quiz


Agatha Raisin is the creation of M.C. Beaton. Agatha is a cranky but lovable character who loves trying her hand at sleuthing in the Cotswold village of Carsley. Murder and mayhem is always just around the corner.

A multiple-choice quiz by lorstrivia. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lorstrivia
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
322,514
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
245
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (10/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 82 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. After years of bullying others in her public relations company, Agatha takes early retirement in a picturesque village in the Cotswolds. It's not long after she arrives in the village that a dreadful murder takes place. What was the title of M.C.Beaton's first novel in the Agatha Raisin series? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After she moves into her new cottage Agatha becomes smitten by her very attractive new neighbour. What is his name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the second book of this series, Agatha believes that the new village vet Paul Bladen has taken a shine to her, but before anything comes of the relationship he is, accidently or not as the case may be, killed by which animal? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the Agatha's former co-worker who often pops up during many of her adventures? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The third book from the series, "The Potted Gardener" sees Agatha getting jealous of the affection James Lacey is bestowing upon a new, younger and prettier face in the village. What is the name of this character who has put Agatha's nose out of joint? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Another character that crops up in the Agatha Raisin novels is Bill Wong. What is his profession? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. James and Agatha are thrown together to solve a murder in "The Walkers of Dembley." Where was the victim's body found? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the fifth book "The Murderous Marriage" Agatha and James are about to tie the knot. But her luck runs out in the church when her first husband, who she believed was dead, turns up. What was Agatha's first husband's name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Agatha has two cats that she adores. What are their names? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What other popular series of books is M.C. Beaton famous for writing? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. After years of bullying others in her public relations company, Agatha takes early retirement in a picturesque village in the Cotswolds. It's not long after she arrives in the village that a dreadful murder takes place. What was the title of M.C.Beaton's first novel in the Agatha Raisin series?

Answer: "The Quiche of Death"

Agatha decides she needs to make friends and enters the village quiche-making competion. She is a very competitive person, so to ensure that she wins she buys her quiche from a London delicatessen. Unfortunately for Agatha, the village members soon find out that her quiche is not only a fraud but poisoned. Agatha's chances of pleasant village life vanishes after one of the judges is poisoned - unless she can find out who the real poisoner is.
2. After she moves into her new cottage Agatha becomes smitten by her very attractive new neighbour. What is his name?

Answer: James Lacey

Through many of the first books in this series James Lacey becomes Agatha's on-off romantic interest, helping her to solve many of her cases.
3. In the second book of this series, Agatha believes that the new village vet Paul Bladen has taken a shine to her, but before anything comes of the relationship he is, accidently or not as the case may be, killed by which animal?

Answer: Horse

Agatha doesn't believe the vet was killed accidently as there are too many suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident so decides to do some sleuthing of her own.
4. What is the name of the Agatha's former co-worker who often pops up during many of her adventures?

Answer: Roy Silver

Roy Silver seems to be Agatha's only real friend from her working life, usually only giving very short notice or none at all upon his arrival.
5. The third book from the series, "The Potted Gardener" sees Agatha getting jealous of the affection James Lacey is bestowing upon a new, younger and prettier face in the village. What is the name of this character who has put Agatha's nose out of joint?

Answer: Mary Fortune

Apart from the fact that Mary Fortune is beautiful, clever and witty, James Lacey seems to be falling for her seductive charms. Agatha almost wishes for a good old fashioned murder to take her mind off things, then maybe James will remember how things used to be when they worked together.
6. Another character that crops up in the Agatha Raisin novels is Bill Wong. What is his profession?

Answer: Policeman

Bill Wong begins his friendship with Agatha in the first book "The Quiche of Death." He is forever telling Agatha to stay out of police business as she always tends to get into trouble when out sleuthing. He also worrys that she may get hurt but never tells her so.
7. James and Agatha are thrown together to solve a murder in "The Walkers of Dembley." Where was the victim's body found?

Answer: Cornfield

Agatha manages to tempt a reluctant James into helping her in the investigation. There seems to be many leads. Agatha feels confident that the investigation may draw them closer and on the road to love or will the road lead to even more deaths?
8. In the fifth book "The Murderous Marriage" Agatha and James are about to tie the knot. But her luck runs out in the church when her first husband, who she believed was dead, turns up. What was Agatha's first husband's name?

Answer: Jimmy

Poor Agatha, just when everything is going great her first husband decides to come back from the dead, and James breaks off their engagement.
9. Agatha has two cats that she adores. What are their names?

Answer: Hodge and Boswell

Her two adorable cats make an appearance in most of the books, usually being mischievous and always hungry.
10. What other popular series of books is M.C. Beaton famous for writing?

Answer: "Hamish McBeth"

M.C.Beaton also wrote the popular series of books "Hamish McBeth." The books were adapted into a TV series by BBC Scotland Television. Hamish was played by Robert Carlyle.
Source: Author lorstrivia

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