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More 'Murder, She Wrote' Trivia Quiz

You don't have to be an amatuer sleuth like Jessica Fletcher to solve this quiz. Just sort through the red herrings and answer these ten questions about one of the best mystery programs of all time!

A multiple-choice quiz by Shelleybean. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Shelleybean

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,432

Updated
Mar 16 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3110

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 118 (6/10), Guest 24 (9/10), Guest 51 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the later seasons of 'Murder, She Wrote', Jessica Fletcher divided her time between residences in Cabot Cove and...? Hint

New York

Boston

Los Angeles

London

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these was not a citizen of Cabot Cove? Hint

Beverly Hills

Dixie Damsel

Ebeneezer McEnery

Ideal Malloy

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Cabot Cove's real estate agent who appears in several episodes? Hint

Eve Simpson

Donna Mayberry

Phyllis Grant

Loretta Spiegel

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Question 4 of 10

4. There is debate among Cabot Cove residents over the existence of the town's most famous resident, a Revolutionary War hero named...? Hint

Joshua Peabody

Sam Booth

Ben Devlin

Ethan Cragg

5. In the 6th and 7th seasons of 'Murder, She Wrote', Jessica appeared only as the narrator in 14 episodes. What was the name of the reformed thief, turned insurance investigator who was featured in many of these episodes? Hint

Harry Pierce

Preston Giles

Dennis Stanton

Harry McGraw

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Question 6 of 10

6. Angela Lansbury also appeared as a relative of Jessica Fletcher in two episodes. What was this character's name? Hint

Ann Owens

Emma Macgill

Agnes Cochran

Victoria Brandon Griffin

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Question 7 of 10

7. What city was actually used for many of the outdoor shots of Cabot Cove? Hint

Marlboro, Maine

Mendocino, California

Manasota, Florida

Manzanita, Oregon

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Question 8 of 10

8. What politically incorrect talk show host made two guest appearances on 'Murder, She Wrote'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. On what network did the show originally air in the US? Hint

Fox

TV Land

NBC

CBS

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Question 10 of 10

10. A series of 'Murder, She Wrote' novels have been published featuring the continuing adventures of Jessica Fletcher. These books are 'co-authored' by Jessica Fletcher and...? Hint

Donald Bain

Ed McBain

Donald E. Westlake

Edward D. Hoch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the later seasons of 'Murder, She Wrote', Jessica Fletcher divided her time between residences in Cabot Cove and...?

Answer: New York

After accepting a position teaching criminology at Manhattan University, Jessica spends her weekdays at her apartment in New York City and her weekends at her house in Cabot Cove.

2. Which of these was not a citizen of Cabot Cove?

Answer: Dixie Damsel

Beverly Hills, played by Dody Goodman, was Dr. Seth Hazlitt's nurse. Ideal Malloy was played by Kathryn Grayson. Ebeneezer McEnery was played by Orson Bean. Dixie Damsel was the name of a cargo plane that was the focus of the episode 'The Last Flight of The Dixie Damsel' from 1988.

3. What is the name of Cabot Cove's real estate agent who appears in several episodes?

Answer: Eve Simpson

Eve Simpson, played by Julie Adams, appeared in 10 episodes. Phyllis Grant, played by Gloria De Haven, was the town's travel agent. Loretta Spiegel, played by Ruth Roman, owned the local beauty parlor. Donna Mayberry, played by Debbie Zipp, married Jessica's nephew Grady Fletcher.

4. There is debate among Cabot Cove residents over the existence of the town's most famous resident, a Revolutionary War hero named...?

Answer: Joshua Peabody

The existence of the legendary Joshua Peabody was questioned in two seperate episodes: 'Joshua Peabody Died Here - Possibly' which featured an unearthed skeleton thought to be that of the Revolutionary War hero, and 'Keep The Homefries Burning' which featured the Joshua Peabody Inn, a Cabot Cove establishment.

Answer: Dennis Stanton

The character Dennis Stanton, played by actor Keith Michell, appeared in 11 episodes: 3 alongside Jessica - 8 with Jessica as the narrator only.

6. Angela Lansbury also appeared as a relative of Jessica Fletcher in two episodes. What was this character's name?

Answer: Emma Macgill

Emma Macgill was Jessica's look alike cousin, a music hall star in London. The character was featured in 1985's 'Sing a Song of Murder' episode and then again in 1987's 'It Runs In The Family' episode.

7. What city was actually used for many of the outdoor shots of Cabot Cove?

Answer: Mendocino, California

The house used for the exterior shots of Jessica Fletcher's Victorian-style home was the Blair House Inn, a bed and breakfast in Mendocino. The Hill House Inn, which was featured in many episodes, was an actual business in Mendocino. Other areas of California and parts of Oregon were used for additional 'Cabot Cove' backdrops.

8. What politically incorrect talk show host made two guest appearances on 'Murder, She Wrote'?

Answer: Bill Maher

Bill Maher, the host of ABC's late night talk show 'Politically Incorrect', appeared in 1989's 'Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble' and 1990's 'Good-Bye Charlie' episodes.

9. On what network did the show originally air in the US?

Answer: CBS

10. A series of 'Murder, She Wrote' novels have been published featuring the continuing adventures of Jessica Fletcher. These books are 'co-authored' by Jessica Fletcher and...?

Answer: Donald Bain

Beginning with 1989's 'Gin and Daggers', Donald Bain and 'Jessica Fletcher' have collaborated on over 15 novels. Anyone who is a fan of the t.v. series should give these books a try. They are very good.

Source: Author Shelleybean

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