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Fictional Detectives Trivia Quiz

How well do you know your fictional detectives? I'll give you the detective's name and you provide the name of the author.

A multiple-choice quiz by lovesmoodies. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
lovesmoodies

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,447

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5843

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (8/10), matilda71 (9/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lucas Davenport: Hint

Rex Stout

John Grisham

John Sandford

Dashiell Hammett

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Question 2 of 10

2. V.I. Warshawski: Hint

Patricia Cornwell

Dashiell Hammett

Sara Paretsky

Agatha Christie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sam Spade: Hint

John Sanford

Dean Koontz

John Grisham

Dashiell Hammett

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Question 4 of 10

4. Perry Mason: Hint

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Dashiell Hammett

Erle Stanley Gardner

Nelson Demile

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nero Wolfe: Hint

Dashiell Hammett

Nelson Demile

Erle Stanley Gardner

Rex Stout

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hercule Poirot: Hint

Sara Paretsky

Agatha Christie

Patricia Cornwell

Thomas Harris

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sherlock Holmes: Hint

Ian Fleming

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Dashiell Hammett

Erle Stanley Gardner

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bond. James Bond: Hint

Dashiell Hammett

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Ian Fleming

Erle Stanley Gardner

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kinsey Millhone: Hint

Patricia Cornwell

Sue Grafton

Thomas Harris

Sara Paretsky

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mike Hammer: Hint

Mickey Spillane

Nelson Demile

Ian Fleming

John Sanford

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Feb 20 2026 : Guest 101: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lucas Davenport:

Answer: John Sandford

Davenport is a specialist in hunting serial killers. He is also a creator of computer games.

2. V.I. Warshawski:

Answer: Sara Paretsky

The movie role was played by Kathleen Turner.

3. Sam Spade:

Answer: Dashiell Hammett

He made his debut in 1929.

4. Perry Mason:

Answer: Erle Stanley Gardner

Della Street was his faithful secretary.

5. Nero Wolfe:

Answer: Rex Stout

His two loves are food and orchids.

6. Hercule Poirot:

Answer: Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot appeared in over 30 books.

7. Sherlock Holmes:

Answer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

He resides at 221B Baker St. in London.

8. Bond. James Bond:

Answer: Ian Fleming

He has been portrayed in film by Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, and Sean Connery.

9. Kinsey Millhone:

Answer: Sue Grafton

Kinsey's parents died tragically when she was very young. She was raised by her Aunt Gin.

10. Mike Hammer:

Answer: Mickey Spillane

There are 13 books featuring this character.

Source: Author lovesmoodies

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