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Mary Higgins Clark Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the mystery novels of Mary Higgins Clark, the Queen of Suspense. All questions are multiple choice. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by shelleybean. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
shelleybean

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,133

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 20

1. Which of these was Mary Higgins Clark's first suspense novel? Hint

'Where Are The Children?'

'A Stranger is Watching'

' The Cradle Will Fall'

'A Cry In The Night'

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which two of these holiday-themed novels did Mary Higgins Clark co-write with her daughter Carol Higgins Clark? Hint

'All Through the Night' and 'Silent Night'

'He Sees You When You're Sleeping' and 'Deck the Halls'

'Silent Night' and 'He Sees You When You're Sleeping'

'Deck the Halls' and 'All Through the Night'

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Question 3 of 20

3. In the novel 'Loves Music, Loves To Dance', how did 'Charley' meet his first victim, Nan Sheridan? Hint

He was the superintendent of her apartment building.

He met her through the personal ads.

He met her at her college.

He attended dancing classes with her.

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Question 4 of 20

4. Also from 'Loves Music, Loves To Dance', what was found with each of the victims' bodies? Hint

A casette tape of dance music

One dancing shoe

A dance card with the name 'Charley' filled in for the last dance

A brochure from a local dancing school

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Question 5 of 20

5. In which short story from the book 'The Lottery Winner' did an appearance by Alvirah and Willy Meehan on 'Donahue' lead to Willy's kidnapping? Hint

'The Lottery Winner'

'Bye, Baby Bunting'

'A Clean Sweep'

'Plumbing For Willy'

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Question 6 of 20

6. Also from 'The Lottery Winner', in the short story 'The Body In The Closet' Alvirah and Willy Meehan's playwrite nephew Brian unwittingly exposed a murderer by...? Hint

Leaving a bottle of champagne on the counter

Changing the name of a character in his play

Leaning against a broken balcony rail

Accidently switching on Alvirah's pin and recording their confession

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Question 7 of 20

7. From the novel 'Weep No More, My Lady', how were all of the poison pen letters sent to Leila LaSalle signed? Hint

'A Fan'

'An Admirer'

'Your Friend'

'Your Guardian Angel'

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Question 8 of 20

8. Also from 'Weep No More, My Lady', what nickname did Leila LaSalle have for her murderer? Hint

Falcon

Toy Soldier

Sparrow

Bulldog

9. In the novel 'Where Are The Children?', how did the residents of Cape Cod first learn that Ray Eldridge's wife, Nancy was actually Nancy Harmon, a woman suspected in the murders of her two children? Hint

Cape Cod resident Jonathan Knowles revealed the truth in his true crime book 'Verdict in Doubt'.

Ray accused Nancy of harming their children just as she had her older children, Peter and Lisa.

Police Chief Joe Coffin revealed the truth in a press conference after Michael and Missy disappear.

They read an article in the 'Cape Cod Community News' submitted by 'J.R. Penrose'.

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Question 10 of 20

10. Also from 'Where Are The Children?', on what day were Nancy's children taken from her? Hint

Her birthday

Christmas Day

Mother's Day

Halloween

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Question 11 of 20

11. In the novel 'Pretend You Don't See Her', Lacey Farrell went into the Witness Protection Program after witnessing Isabelle Waring's murder. What name did she choose for her new identity? Hint

Kate Knowles

Heather Landi

Alice Carrol

Kit Taylor

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Question 12 of 20

12. Also from 'Pretend You Don't See Her', when killer Sandy Savarano tracked Lacey down in Minnesota, she returned to New York and hid out in the one place she felt no one would think to look for her. Where did she go? Hint

Isabelle Waring's apartment

Her sister's house

Her own apartment

Her mother's condo

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Question 13 of 20

13. From 'On The Street Where You Live', when Martha Lawrence's body was discovered in the backyard of the Shapley home, what type of jewelry was clenched in her hand? Hint

A sapphire ring

A garnet ring

A pair of garnet earrings

A pair of sapphire earrings

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Question 14 of 20

14. Also from 'On The Street Where You Live', who was murdered as a result of Reba Ashby's article in 'The National Daily'? Hint

Dr. Lillian Madden

Bernice Joyce

Natalie Frieze

Pat Glynn

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Question 15 of 20

15. From 'A Cry In The Night', when artist Erich Krueger first met Jenny MacPartland, he was immediately drawn to her. Why? Hint

Because she had won a huge divorce settlement from her ex-husband, Kevin MacPartland

Because of her interest in art

Because of Jenny's strong resemblance to Erich's mother, Caroline

Because of how loving she was with her daughters, Beth and Tina

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Question 16 of 20

16. Also from 'A Cry In The Night', when Jenny broke into Erich's cabin, she found a terrifying painting in the loft. Which of these events was NOT depicted in the first painting that Jenny found? Hint

Kevin MacPartland's murder

Caroline's death

Baby Kevin being smothered

Joe being trampled by a horse

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who was the journalist searching for the truth behind her sister Andrea's murder in the novel 'Daddy's Little Girl'? Hint

Darcy Scott

Meghan Collins

Ellie Cavanaugh

Nell MacDermott

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who was the t.v. journalist developing a television program on female vice-presidential hopeful Senator Abagail Adams in the novel 'Stillwatch'? Hint

Maggie Holloway

Elizabeth Lange

Pat Traymore

Kerry McGrath

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Question 19 of 20

19. When her troubled sister Laurie was accused of murdering the college professor with whom she was obsessed, attorney Sarah Kenyon stepped in to clear her. Which book was this? Hint

'Before I Say Goodbye'

'You Belong To Me'

'A Stranger Is Watching'

'All Around The Town'

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Question 20 of 20

20. Following the murder of one of her best customers, Madison Avenue boutique owner Neeve Kearny was drawn into the investigation, bringing back memories of her own mother's unsolved murder. Which book was this? Hint

'We'll Meet Again'

'While My Pretty One Sleeps'

'Let Me Call You Sweetheart'

'Moonlight Becomes You'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these was Mary Higgins Clark's first suspense novel?

Answer: 'Where Are The Children?'

'Where Are The Children?' was first published in 1975. 'A Stranger is Watching' was published in 1978, 'The Cradle Will Fall' in 1980 and 'A Cry In The Night' in 1982.

2. Which two of these holiday-themed novels did Mary Higgins Clark co-write with her daughter Carol Higgins Clark?

Answer: 'He Sees You When You're Sleeping' and 'Deck the Halls'

Carol Higgins Clark is the author of a series of mysteries featuring P.I. Regan Reilly, including 'Iced', 'Fleeced' and 'Decked'.

3. In the novel 'Loves Music, Loves To Dance', how did 'Charley' meet his first victim, Nan Sheridan?

Answer: He met her at her college.

Although all of his other victims met him via personal ads, 'Charley' met his first victim, Nan at her college.

4. Also from 'Loves Music, Loves To Dance', what was found with each of the victims' bodies?

Answer: One dancing shoe

Each victim was found wearing one dancing shoe and one of the shoes they had been wearing at the time of their death. 'Charley' kept the other 'pairs' as mementos, until authorities began to doubt that all of the murders were commited by the same man. He then mailed the mis-matched pairs of shoes to all of the families of his victims.

5. In which short story from the book 'The Lottery Winner' did an appearance by Alvirah and Willy Meehan on 'Donahue' lead to Willy's kidnapping?

Answer: 'Plumbing For Willy'

Alvirah and Willy appeared on Phil Donahue's talk show as part of a panel discussing how winning the lottery had changed their lives. A trio of thieves watching the program decided to kidnap Willy for two million dollars ransom. But Alvirah, with some help from Willy's sister Cordelia and friends, saved Willy.

6. Also from 'The Lottery Winner', in the short story 'The Body In The Closet' Alvirah and Willy Meehan's playwrite nephew Brian unwittingly exposed a murderer by...?

Answer: Changing the name of a character in his play

Brian decided to switch his lead character's name from Diane to Beth in his final draft of the play. During a conversation, the murderer referred to the character as Diane, because they had read a rough draft of the play that they had stolen after committing the murder.

7. From the novel 'Weep No More, My Lady', how were all of the poison pen letters sent to Leila LaSalle signed?

Answer: 'Your Friend'

Leila received several letters that said her boyfriend Ted was cheating on her because she was a fading actress. Leila became increasingly paranoid, which was just what the author of the letters intended.

8. Also from 'Weep No More, My Lady', what nickname did Leila LaSalle have for her murderer?

Answer: Bulldog

Leila's ex-lover Craig (aka Bulldog) decided to kill her for dumping him. He hoped to gain control of his boss Ted's company when he framed Ted for the crime.

Answer: They read an article in the 'Cape Cod Community News' submitted by 'J.R. Penrose'.

Using an alias, the actual killer of Peter and Lisa submitted an article (complete with pictures of Nancy on trial) to the local paper. The story ran on the seven-year anniversary of the children's disappearance, which was also the day that was chosen to kidnap Michael and Missy.

10. Also from 'Where Are The Children?', on what day were Nancy's children taken from her?

Answer: Her birthday

Peter and Lisa were taken on her 25th birthday. Michael and Missy were taken on her 32nd birthday.

11. In the novel 'Pretend You Don't See Her', Lacey Farrell went into the Witness Protection Program after witnessing Isabelle Waring's murder. What name did she choose for her new identity?

Answer: Alice Carrol

She took the name from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through The Looking Glass' by Lewis Carrol. She did this because she felt like someone in a strange new world.

Answer: Isabelle Waring's apartment

Lacey felt that she would be safe at the scene of the crime, until she could find out what was so important about Heather's journal that made it worth killing for.

13. From 'On The Street Where You Live', when Martha Lawrence's body was discovered in the backyard of the Shapley home, what type of jewelry was clenched in her hand?

Answer: A sapphire ring

Martha was clenching a sapphire ring that had belonged to Madeline Shapley, who was found buried with her.

14. Also from 'On The Street Where You Live', who was murdered as a result of Reba Ashby's article in 'The National Daily'?

Answer: Bernice Joyce

Although Dr. Madden and Natalie Frieze were also killed, it was Bernice Joyce who had confided in Reba Ashby about possibly seeing someone pick up the murder weapon. Pat Glynn gossiped with Reba about her boss Will Stafford, but lost only her job, not her life.

15. From 'A Cry In The Night', when artist Erich Krueger first met Jenny MacPartland, he was immediately drawn to her. Why?

Answer: Because of Jenny's strong resemblance to Erich's mother, Caroline

Erich couldn't get over Jenny's resemblance to his late mother, the subject of the painting 'Memory of Caroline'. He swept the struggling single mother off of her feet into a fairy tale marriage that became a nightmare.

Answer: Caroline's death

The painting also showed Jenny discovering the bodies of her two daughters, Beth and Tina, as their murderer looked through the window. Jenny, Mark and Clyde would later find paintings depicting the death of Caroline Bonardi Krueger and Clyde's daughter, Arden.

17. Who was the journalist searching for the truth behind her sister Andrea's murder in the novel 'Daddy's Little Girl'?

Answer: Ellie Cavanaugh

18. Who was the t.v. journalist developing a television program on female vice-presidential hopeful Senator Abagail Adams in the novel 'Stillwatch'?

Answer: Pat Traymore

19. When her troubled sister Laurie was accused of murdering the college professor with whom she was obsessed, attorney Sarah Kenyon stepped in to clear her. Which book was this?

Answer: 'All Around The Town'

Answer: 'While My Pretty One Sleeps'

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Source: Author shelleybean

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