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1. The car pulls up at the station and you get out. Walking to the platform, you see the Orient Express. A police officer informs you that a passenger has been murdered, and that there are nine suspects.
You find the first suspect - the mistress of mystery herself, Agatha Christie. "My, oh my, this is terrible, isn't it? That poor man, brutally slain," she says. "This is a sorry sight, is it not? It wasn't I that did it, Detective. I was in my carriage, penning a new Poirot novel. Speaking of which, I must get back to it. Deadlines, you see." Christie walks off.
You reflect on her statement. Which novel does not feature Hercule Poirot?
2. Next to be interrogated is Jane Austen.
"Let me say now, I did not kill that man. I was reading a book in my carriage. I could not kill someone. I have my pride, and I'm certainly not prejudiced," she chuckled. "I suspect the killer's motive was envy. I'm sure the green-eyed monster showed itself. But I'm no detective - I'll leave that to you."
Austen's mention of books gets you thinking, and you try to recall some of her books. Which of these novels was not written by Jane Austen?
3. Looking around, you see Lewis Carroll talking with the other train staff. You approach him, and ask to speak in private.
"Dear me, this is a shame,
A killer here, and none to blame.
Swift as a shadow, the deed was done,
And into the haze the culprit did run.
It was not I that did the crime,
A lovely lady took my time.
I should go, if we are done,
And beware the Jabberwock, my son!"
Slightly confused as to why Carroll would speak in rhyme, his mention of the Jabberwock makes you think of something. "Jabberwocky" first appeared in which novel?
4. The bard, William Shakespeare, was next on the list to be questioned.
"What a sad sight we have before us," he remarks. "A poor, innocent man was struck down in a cruel act of murder. As for me, I was writing a letter to my dearly beloved. We have not seen each other for many weeks, and I am eager to hear from her. The sooner you find the culprit, Detective, the better. This will pass soon, however. We have seen better days, and this tragic event will be a thing of the past."
You walk off, mulling over what Shakespeare just said. What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
5. You seek out Roald Dahl for his account of the events.
He says, "I suppose you want to know if I did it. Well, I didn't. I was feeling a bit peckish, so I went to the restaurant to get myself a Caesar salad. Mr Orwell was in there too, but I didn't talk to him. He looked a bit flustered. Anyway, I was too busy eating my delicious salad to have killed the man. Oh dear, all this talk of food is making me hungry again. I shall have to find something."
Dahl walks off, and you think about what he said. What oversized fruit features in a Roald Dahl novel, in which a boy befriends a group of anthropomorphic insects?
6. The next suspect is Charles Dickens. He paces up and down, looking very nervous.
"This is a tragedy! My mind is in a mess. I don't know what to make of it. I was having a nap at the time of the murder, but I woke up when I heard the poor man's scream. Unfortunately, the killer was nowhere in sight. I've travelled all over the globe, but never have I seen something like this. I need to sit down and have a cup of tea."
He walks off, scratching his head. The mention of tea reminds you of something. Which variety of tea is a blend of black tea and bergamot oil?
7. Your next suspect is Ian Fleming, who seems to be examining the train closely.
"I've been studying this train, trying to see where the killer could have escaped from," he says, running his hand over the side of the train. "The carriages have their exits and entrances, but nowhere for the culprit to go. Of course, I didn't do it. I was doing a crossword. Maybe you could help me out? I'm not sure of the spelling of the word that means 'living quarters'."
You accept Fleming's statement, and think about this crossword clue. Which of these is the correct spelling?
8. You approach JK Rowling for her statement, who appears to be waving a stick at thin air.
"I'm not a killer, Detective. I had nothing to do with the murder. I was on the telephone with my publishers. They're trying to get another book out of me." She yawns. "Oh, I'm sorry. I'm ever so tired. All the business with my books and films is taking its toll on me. This is the twelfth night in a row that I haven't slept properly."
You thank Rowling for her statement, and think about what she said. Which of these is not a sleep disorder?
9. The final suspect is George Orwell. He sits in his chair, looking annoyed. He folds his arms and lets out a sigh.
"I'm sorry, Detective. I'm a little bit annoyed at the moment. You see, I could have died today! That blasted waiter served me rotten eggs. Rotten! I'm supposed to be going to Denmark next week. It's left me in quite a state. Anyway, I didn't kill him. Although I was displeased about the eggs, I did not lay a finger on him. I would never harm another human. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to find some proper food. Good day, Detective."
Orwell's rant about the eggs sparked something in your mind. What is the formal name for the yolk of an egg?
10. You have a good think about the nine statements given. Aha! You know who the culprit is! Who-dun-it?
Type in one of the names (Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, Lewis Carroll, William Shakespeare, Roald Dahl, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, JK Rowling or George Orwell) as it appears here below.
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