Mystery Genre Questions

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English
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7th Grade
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Jennifer Hurley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The person tasked with investigating and solving a crime in a mystery is called a _____.
suspect
villain
motive
detective
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A person who saw a crime is called a _____.
witness
red herring
suspect
perp
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A story or excuse that suspects use to try and prove they are innocent is called a(n) _____.
motive
evidence
alibi
M.O. (modus operandi)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Mystery fiction can also be called detective or crime novels.
True
False
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Mystery fiction cannot include elements of other genres, such as ghosts (fantasy) or time travel (science fiction).
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A witness statement, object, and/or footprint that is used as proof of a suspect's guilt is called _____.
crime
motive
clue
evidence
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.W.7.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for a detective?
witness
sleuth
victim
red herring
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