Mystery Genre Questions

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The person tasked with investigating and solving a crime in a mystery is called a _____.

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detective

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A person who saw a crime is called a _____.

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witness

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A story or excuse that suspects use to try and prove they are innocent is called a(n) _____.

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alibi.

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True or False: Mystery fiction can also be called detective or crime novels.

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True

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True or False: Mystery fiction cannot include elements of other genres, such as ghosts (fantasy) or time travel (science fiction).

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False

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A witness statement, object, and/or footprint that is used as proof of a suspect's guilt is called _____ (Options: crime, motive, clue, evidence).

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evidence

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What is another name for a detective?

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sleuth

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The _____ is the inner drive or reason a person has to commit a crime.

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motive

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In order for someone to commit a crime, they must have the _____, which is defined as the ability to commit the crime.

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means

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What can be the conflict in a mystery story? Options: a crime, a secret, a puzzle, all of the options listed.

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all of the options listed