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Quiz about Saintly Sleuths

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Many fictional detectives have a clerical background. No wonder, it's good against evil! I'll tell you about the detective and you'll give me the name of his/her creator.

A multiple-choice quiz by Catamount. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Catamount
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
176,736
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
430
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Question 1 of 10
1. I am a nun in a San Francisco parish. I am a bit old-fashioned and don't like the liberalization of many church practices. Together with my friend, another nun of my order, I am busy solving crimes, but I still don't want to retire from my other work. Who is my character's creator? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I am a member of the Daughters of Compassion. Detective Sergeant Mill, although an agnostic, has been my sidekick in many of my cases. I usually investigate crimes that touch my community. What is the name of my character's creator? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. My crime solving career began one day when I slept in. I use my specific belief system to track down criminals. Unfortunately I am hampered by religious laws that restrict my mobility on certain days. Who has created my character? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I am an old-fashioned Roman Catholic Priest. Although I am no stranger to secrets and even scandals, I solve crimes using my innocence, incredulity and wisdom. Who has created my character? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I am a deaconess of the Church of England. A recurring theme in my adventures is the tension between what the clergy say and what they do. I am hoping to be ordained to priesthood one day, but in the meantime my status has helped me to be more objective in my outlook. Who has created my character? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I may be the only woman in this unusual occupation. The church calls it "deliverance", others call it "exorcism". I am a widow and mother of a teenage daughter. I fight demons with a variety of methods both old and new, for example a website in my diocese of Hereford. Who is my character's creator? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I am a religieuse also trained in the Laws of the Fenechus. As sister to the king, and dalaigh in my own right, I don't let anybody intimidate me in my quest for justice. Who has chronicled my stories? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am the superior of an order of three. We live in a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Even though one of the members of my order has a policeman for a brother, I never hesitate to take the law into my own hands when I feel I am right. Who has created my character? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I am herbalist and apothecary to the Benedictine monks at Shrewsbury Abby. Before joining the order at the age of forty, I had been a soldier and sailor for more than half my life. Who is my "chronicler"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I am a member of the order of St. Frideswide. Although my greatest joys in life are prayer and my work of scrivening, careful hand copy of sacred books, I am often called upon to leave my peaceful life to solve crimes. Who is my character's creator? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I am a nun in a San Francisco parish. I am a bit old-fashioned and don't like the liberalization of many church practices. Together with my friend, another nun of my order, I am busy solving crimes, but I still don't want to retire from my other work. Who is my character's creator?

Answer: Carol Anne O'Marie

Carol Anne O'Marie, a nun herself, has created the delightful Sister Mary Helen and her sidekick Sister Eileen, who has an old saying for just about every occasion.
2. I am a member of the Daughters of Compassion. Detective Sergeant Mill, although an agnostic, has been my sidekick in many of my cases. I usually investigate crimes that touch my community. What is the name of my character's creator?

Answer: Veronica Black

Sister Joan is a younger nun who often wrestles with her vow of obedience when trying to do the right thing.
3. My crime solving career began one day when I slept in. I use my specific belief system to track down criminals. Unfortunately I am hampered by religious laws that restrict my mobility on certain days. Who has created my character?

Answer: Harry Kemelman

Rabbi David Small's adventures have led him as far as Israel.
4. I am an old-fashioned Roman Catholic Priest. Although I am no stranger to secrets and even scandals, I solve crimes using my innocence, incredulity and wisdom. Who has created my character?

Answer: G. K. Chesterton

The Father Brown stories are classics.
5. I am a deaconess of the Church of England. A recurring theme in my adventures is the tension between what the clergy say and what they do. I am hoping to be ordained to priesthood one day, but in the meantime my status has helped me to be more objective in my outlook. Who has created my character?

Answer: D. M. Greenwood

The cool, clever Theodora Braithwaite is the protagonist of a number of books, starting with "Clerical Error".
6. I may be the only woman in this unusual occupation. The church calls it "deliverance", others call it "exorcism". I am a widow and mother of a teenage daughter. I fight demons with a variety of methods both old and new, for example a website in my diocese of Hereford. Who is my character's creator?

Answer: Phil Rickman

Reverend Merrily Watkins was introduced in "The Wine of Angels".
7. I am a religieuse also trained in the Laws of the Fenechus. As sister to the king, and dalaigh in my own right, I don't let anybody intimidate me in my quest for justice. Who has chronicled my stories?

Answer: Peter Tremayne

The Sister Fidelma books are set in 7th Century Ireland. They're worth reading for the historical background alone.
8. I am the superior of an order of three. We live in a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Even though one of the members of my order has a policeman for a brother, I never hesitate to take the law into my own hands when I feel I am right. Who has created my character?

Answer: Monica Quill

Monica Quill is a pseudonym for Ralph McInerny, the creator of "Father Dowling". Sister Mary Teresa (Emtee) is the feisty protagonist of such books as "Nun Plussed" and "Half Past Nun".
9. I am herbalist and apothecary to the Benedictine monks at Shrewsbury Abby. Before joining the order at the age of forty, I had been a soldier and sailor for more than half my life. Who is my "chronicler"?

Answer: Ellis Peters

Set during the turbulent reign of King Stephen, the Brother Cadfael mysteries are a must for anybody interested in clerical crime solvers.
10. I am a member of the order of St. Frideswide. Although my greatest joys in life are prayer and my work of scrivening, careful hand copy of sacred books, I am often called upon to leave my peaceful life to solve crimes. Who is my character's creator?

Answer: Margaret Frazer

Another medieval mystery series that excels in its careful historical research. The Dame Frevisse "tales" bring 15th century England to life for the reader.
Source: Author Catamount

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