1. 'Witness for the Prosecution' first appeared in 1933 as a short story in which book? The Hound of Death The Mousetrap and Other Stories The Tuesday Club Murders Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories

2. Agatha Christie adapted the short story as a play which opened in London on October 28th, 1953 (although the first performance had actually been in Nottingham a month earlier). Which of the following comments did Agatha Christie make about the stage production? "I didn’t want to write it. I was terrified of writing it." "I can safely say that that was the only first night I have enjoyed." Agatha Christie made all of these comments "It was one of my plays that I liked best myself."

3. Which major character appeared in the play but not in the original short story? Carter, Sir Wilfred’s Chief Clerk Sir Wilfred Robarts, QC All of these choices are correct Mr Mayhew, the solicitor

4. Who was the 'witness for the prosecution'? Emily French Mrs Mogson Janet Mackenzie Romaine Vole

5. In 1957, 'Witness for the Prosecution' was made into a movie. Marlene Dietrich played the title role. What was her character’s name in the movie? Christine Heilger Christine Helm Romaine Heilger Roxanne Meyer

6. The 1957 movie starred Charles Laughton as an aging barrister recovering from a heart attack. Against his doctor's advice, he decides to take on one last case. His bossy nurse, Miss Plimsoll, was played by Elsa Lanchester. What was the relationship between Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester during the making of the movie? They were brother and sister They were husband and wife They were having an affair They were merely colleagues

7. 'Witness for the Prosecution', 1957, was nominated for six Academy Awards. How many did it win? None Four Two Six

8. For one of the major stars, 1957's 'Witness for the Prosecution' was to be the last film he completed before he died of a heart attack less than a year later. Which star? Tyrone Power Billy Wilder Charles Laughton John Williams

9. Which major female character appeared in the 1957 movie but did not appear in the original short story or play? Greta, Sir Wilfred's typist The mysterious Mrs Mogson Janet Mackenzie, the housekeeper Miss Plimsoll, Sir Wilfred's nurse

10. 'Witness for the Prosecution' was re-made as a TV-movie in 1982. By whom was the central character of Leonard Vole played? Anthony Andrews Bill Bixby Beau Bridges Roddy McDowall