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Quiz about Miss Marple Mixture
Quiz about Miss Marple Mixture

Miss Marple Mixture Trivia Quiz


This quiz is based on the twelve full-length novels of Miss Jane Marple, and not the short stories. It is mostly about the first name of characters. There are no spoilers in this quiz. Enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by JaneMarple. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
JaneMarple
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
184,260
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
759
Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (7/15), Guest 71 (7/15), magijoh1 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What was the first name of Mrs Lestrange in "The Murder At The Vicarage"? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. In "The Murder At The Vicarage", what is the first name of Mrs Price Ridley? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What was the first name of Conway Jefferson's daughter-in-law in "The Body In The Library"? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What was the first name of the Vicar's wife in "The Moving Finger"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What was the first name of Miss Murgatroyd in "A Murder Is Announced"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What was the first name of Carrie-Louise's daughter in "They Do It With Mirrors"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What was the first name of the daughter of Mrs Mackenzie, the widow of Rex Fortescue's business partner, in "A Pocket Full Of Rye"? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What was the first name of Mrs McGillicuddy in "4.50 From Paddington", also known as "What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw"? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was the name of Luther Crackenthorpe's son, who was a bank manager, in "4.50 From Paddington", also known as "What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw"? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the first name of Mrs Babcock in "The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side" also known as "The Mirror Crack'd"? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What was the surname of the lady who was taking care of Miss Marple in "The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side" also known as "The Mirror Crack'd"? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What was the first name of Jason Rafiel's secretary in "A Caribbean Mystery"? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What was the first name of the butler in "At Bertram's Hotel"? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What was the name of Jason Rafiel's son in "Nemesis"? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What was the name of Gwenda's stepmother in "Sleeping Murder"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first name of Mrs Lestrange in "The Murder At The Vicarage"?

Answer: Estelle

"The Murder At The Vicarage" introduces us to Miss Marple. It was first published in 1930. The local Colonel of Saint Mary Mead has been found murdered in the Vicar's study and Miss Marple investigates and solves the case before the local Inspector, Inspector Slack.
2. In "The Murder At The Vicarage", what is the first name of Mrs Price Ridley?

Answer: Martha

In Saint Mary Mead there are four old women who enjoy gossip more than anything else. They are Mrs Martha Price Ridley, Miss Caroline Wetherby, Miss Amanda Hartnall and, of course, Miss Marple.
3. What was the first name of Conway Jefferson's daughter-in-law in "The Body In The Library"?

Answer: Adelaide

This book was fist published in 1942. In "The Body In The Library", Miss Marple's friends, Dolly and Colonel Bantry, find the dead body of a girl in their library. Dolly and Miss Marple go to stay at a hotel, and meet a friend, Conway Jefferson. His son and daughter died in an air crash with his wife, and he is a cripple.

But his son-in-law and his daughter-in-law are close to him. Adelaide has a son from her first marriage.
4. What was the first name of the Vicar's wife in "The Moving Finger"?

Answer: Maud

This book was first published in 1942. In "The Moving Finger" there is a spate of poison pen letters in the village of Lymstock. Miss Marple comes to stay with Maud Dane Calthrop and her husband. Griselda was the Vicar's wife in "The Murder At The Vicarage", while "Bunch"(real name Diana) Harmon appears in "A Murder Is Announced".
5. What was the first name of Miss Murgatroyd in "A Murder Is Announced"?

Answer: Amy

This book was first published in 1950. An announcement is put in the local newspaper that there is going to be a murder at Little Paddocks, at 6.30 pm. At half past six, the friends of Miss Letitia Blacklock come to her home, where there is a hold up, what goes wrong. Miss Marple comes to stay with "Bunch" Harmon and her husband, the Reverend of Chipping Cleghorn.
6. What was the first name of Carrie-Louise's daughter in "They Do It With Mirrors"?

Answer: Mildred

This book was fist published in 1952. Carrie-Louise Serracold has been married three times; her current husband is Lewis Serracold. They live at Stoneygates, a home for delinquent boys. Carrie-Louise's older sister, Ruth, believes her sister is being slowly poisoned and asks her old friend, Miss Marple, to go and stay at Stoneygates and find out.
7. What was the first name of the daughter of Mrs Mackenzie, the widow of Rex Fortescue's business partner, in "A Pocket Full Of Rye"?

Answer: Ruby

This book was first published in 1953. Rex Fortescue dies in his office, and Miss Marple goes to investigate after another death.
8. What was the first name of Mrs McGillicuddy in "4.50 From Paddington", also known as "What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw"?

Answer: Elspeth

This book was first published in 1957. Miss Marple's friend is travelling on a train to see her, when she witnesses a crime.
9. What was the name of Luther Crackenthorpe's son, who was a bank manager, in "4.50 From Paddington", also known as "What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw"?

Answer: Harold

This book also introduces us to Lucy Eylesbarrow, who Miss Marple employs to investigate at Crackenthorpe Hall. Alexander was Luther Crackenthorpe's grandson.
10. What was the first name of Mrs Babcock in "The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side" also known as "The Mirror Crack'd"?

Answer: Heather

This book was first published on 1952. Gossington Hall, which used to belong to Dolly Bantry and her husband now belongs to the American film star Marina Gregg, and her fifth husband, Jason Rudd. They hold a garden party there, but things do not go to plan.
11. What was the surname of the lady who was taking care of Miss Marple in "The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side" also known as "The Mirror Crack'd"?

Answer: Knight

Miss Marple does not like Miss Knight fussing over her. At the end of the story, Cherry, Miss Marple's housemaid, moved into the rooms near Miss Marple so that Miss Knight could go.
12. What was the first name of Jason Rafiel's secretary in "A Caribbean Mystery"?

Answer: Esther

This book was first published in 1964. Miss Marple goes to the Caribbean for a rest, and meets a Major who says he will show her a picture of a murderer. However, before he can, he is found dead.
13. What was the first name of the butler in "At Bertram's Hotel"?

Answer: Henry

This book was first published in 1965. Miss Marple comes to stay at Bertram's Hotel in London, where she stayed as a child. To her surprise, the hotel doesn't seem to have changed since she stayed there.
14. What was the name of Jason Rafiel's son in "Nemesis"?

Answer: Michael

This book was first published in 1971. Jason Rafiel, who Miss Marple met in "A Caribbean Mystery", has now died, but he wrote a letter to Miss Marple, asking him to investigate a murder that his son was jailed for. Miss Marple goes on a coach trip to do this.
15. What was the name of Gwenda's stepmother in "Sleeping Murder"?

Answer: Helen

This book was first published in 1976. New Zealand-born Gwenda Reed comes to England to find a house. She finds the perfect house but then she feels as if she has been in the house before, and witnessed a murder. Look out for more Agatha Christie quizzes soon!
Source: Author JaneMarple

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