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Where Do I Live? Trivia Quiz

Where did these fictional TV and film detectives/private investigators live? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Jane57. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Jane57

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
398,364

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
474

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Question 1 of 10

1. My name is Jessica Fletcher. Although I ended up solving murders in many parts of the world, my original murder solving started in this part of Maine. Where do I live? Hint

Cabot Cove

San Francisco

Martha's Vineyard

Eastport

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Question 2 of 10

2. My name is Hercule Poirot. Although I'm from Belgium, I gained fame as a private investigator living in London. Where in London do I live? Hint

Blackhaven Mansions

Whitehaven Mansions

Greyhaven Mansions

Redhaven Mansions

3. My name is Miss Marple and I live in a beautiful village, where I can see everything that's going on. Although I travel a great deal and solve murders all over the place, there are many murders in the village in which I live. Where do I live? Hint

Saint Joan Mead

Saint Mary Mead

Saint Ann Mead

Saint Catherine Mead

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am a private investigator called Thomas Magnum. I like living in the sunnier climes. Where do I live? Hint

Hawaii

Texas

California

New Mexico

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Question 5 of 10

5. My name is Sherlock Holmes and I leave my house in London, wearing a deerstalker hat. Where do I live? Hint

222B Baker Street

221B Baker Street

223B Baker Street

224B Baker Street

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Question 6 of 10

6. "There's just one more thing." My name is Columbo a detective with a glass eye and I drive my suspects up the wall with all my questions. I get them in the end though. Where do I live? Hint

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Las Vegas

Los Alamos

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Question 7 of 10

7. I am the "Night Stalker" and my name is Carl Kolchak. In which city in Illinois do I live? (1974 - 75 series). Hint

Chicago

Los Angeles

Springfield

Sacramento

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Question 8 of 10

8. My name is Sam Spade. I live in the same city as my creator. This city has a beautiful golden bridge. Where do I live? Hint

San Francisco

Sacramento

Sierra Madre

San Diego

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Question 9 of 10

9. I am FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper. I was sent to a fictional town in Washington to investigate a murder. Where do I live? Hint

Double Peaks

Twin Peaks

Pair Peaks

Two Peaks

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Question 10 of 10

10. My name is Nero Wolfe. I live in a city known as "The Big Apple". Where do I live? Hint

New Brunswick

New Haven

New York

New Orleans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. My name is Jessica Fletcher. Although I ended up solving murders in many parts of the world, my original murder solving started in this part of Maine. Where do I live?

Answer: Cabot Cove

Jessica Fletcher is a writer and private detective who lived in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine.

2. My name is Hercule Poirot. Although I'm from Belgium, I gained fame as a private investigator living in London. Where in London do I live?

Answer: Whitehaven Mansions

Although Hercule Poirot solved murders in many exotic locations including the River Nile, he resided at Whitehaven Mansions. His constant companion is Captain Hastings and Poirot couldn't do without his secretary, Miss Lemon.

Answer: Saint Mary Mead

Miss Marple lived in Saint Mary Mead. Murders in her village included "Murder at the Vicarage", and "The Body in the Library".

4. I am a private investigator called Thomas Magnum. I like living in the sunnier climes. Where do I live?

Answer: Hawaii

Magnum lives in Hawaii. He works on the estate of Robin Masters and he investigates and solves many crimes, driving to them in his red Ferrari 308.

5. My name is Sherlock Holmes and I leave my house in London, wearing a deerstalker hat. Where do I live?

Answer: 221B Baker Street

Sherlock Holmes lives at 221B Baker Street. I feel sorry for the neighbours who live at 222, 223 and 224. They would have been on edge, what with all the drug taking and violin playing, lol.

6. "There's just one more thing." My name is Columbo a detective with a glass eye and I drive my suspects up the wall with all my questions. I get them in the end though. Where do I live?

Answer: Los Angeles

Peter Falk played Columbo, a fictional detective with a glass eye, a dodgy rain coat, and he also drove a very old rundown car.

7. I am the "Night Stalker" and my name is Carl Kolchak. In which city in Illinois do I live? (1974 - 75 series).

Answer: Chicago

Darren McGavin played the part of news reporter, Carl Kolchak in the show "Night Stalker". He was cast as a character who rid the world of terrible entities, all of whom seemed to reside in Chicago.

8. My name is Sam Spade. I live in the same city as my creator. This city has a beautiful golden bridge. Where do I live?

Answer: San Francisco

Sam Spade is a detective created by Dashiell Hammett. Spade lived at 891 Post Street, San Francisco. Dashiell Hammett also lived there. Sam Spade was brilliantly portrayed by Humphrey Bogart in the "Maltese Falcon".

9. I am FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper. I was sent to a fictional town in Washington to investigate a murder. Where do I live?

Answer: Twin Peaks

Agent Dale Cooper was sent to the town of Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of a teenage Homecoming Queen called Laura Palmer.

10. My name is Nero Wolfe. I live in a city known as "The Big Apple". Where do I live?

Answer: New York

Nero Wolfe lived in New York. He loathed leaving his luxurious home to investigate murders. He would rather stay home and tend to his orchid collection and be fed by his gourmet chef.

Source: Author Jane57

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