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Quiz about Murder Most Fowl
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Murder Most Fowl Trivia Quiz


Ten questions centering on mystery novels or movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by professorjon. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
professorjon
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
65,490
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1004
Last 3 plays: snhha (10/10), Guest 75 (8/10), Guest 78 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the book "The Maltese Falcon", what is the real name of the 'Fat Man'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who wrote "Cat Among the Pigeons"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What bird plays an important part in the Ellery Queen mystery, "The Door Between"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The author of "The Raven" wrote what classical murder mystery? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The author who created Owl, Piglet and Pooh wrote what mystery book? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the James Bond thriller, "For Your Eyes Only" what is the symbol of the Greek smuggler Columbo? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who directed the classical mystery thriller, "The Big Sleep"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. By what famous nickname was Robert Stroud known as? (Hint-they made a movie about him in 1962)

Answer: (Four Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. A young rock musician is murdered and he arises to seek vengeance in a 1994 movie. What guides the young rock musician? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who wrote the horror classic story, "The Birds"? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : snhha: 10/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 75: 8/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 78: 5/10
Feb 12 2024 : Guest 199: 7/10
Feb 07 2024 : Annie75: 6/10
Feb 05 2024 : Guest 175: 4/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the book "The Maltese Falcon", what is the real name of the 'Fat Man'?

Answer: Kaspar Guttman

The book was made into a 1941 movie starring Humphrey Bogart. The part of the Fat Man was played by Sidney Greenstreet, who was making his film debut. He was 61 at the time.
2. Who wrote "Cat Among the Pigeons"?

Answer: Agatha Christie

3. What bird plays an important part in the Ellery Queen mystery, "The Door Between"?

Answer: A Jay

The loo-jay bird is a key to unlocking the mystery.
4. The author of "The Raven" wrote what classical murder mystery?

Answer: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Written by Edgar Allan Poe. The main detective is named Auguste Dupin. Considered to be one of the first mystery novels.
5. The author who created Owl, Piglet and Pooh wrote what mystery book?

Answer: The Red House Mystery

"The Spanish Cape Mystery" was written by Ellery Queen. "Edwin Drood" was started, although never completed, by Charles Dickens. "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" was written by Agatha Christie. A.A. Milne wrote "The Red House Mystery", the only mystery penned by the creator of Winnie the Pooh.
6. In the James Bond thriller, "For Your Eyes Only" what is the symbol of the Greek smuggler Columbo?

Answer: A Dove

Just one more thing. The part of Columbo is played by Topol, who was known for his stage work in "Fiddler on the Roof".
7. Who directed the classical mystery thriller, "The Big Sleep"?

Answer: Howard Hawks

Finch and Crane were actors and Wren was a famous architect. Howard Hawks was a great director known for such films as "Bringing Up Baby", "Red River", and "To Have and To Have Not".
8. By what famous nickname was Robert Stroud known as? (Hint-they made a movie about him in 1962)

Answer: The Birdman of Alcatraz

Robert Stroud spent several years in jail and while there he became world renowned authority on birds. Burt Lancaster played him in the movie, which co-starred Telly Savalas.
9. A young rock musician is murdered and he arises to seek vengeance in a 1994 movie. What guides the young rock musician?

Answer: A Crow

The movie is called "The Crow" and it starred Brandon Lee.
10. Who wrote the horror classic story, "The Birds"?

Answer: Daphne Du Maurier

Alfred Hitchcock directed a 1963 film loosely based on Du Maurier's novel. Evan Hunter wrote the screenplay.
Source: Author professorjon

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