
Mystery and Detective Vocabulary Quiz

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Junelle Spencer
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a detective?
A character who investigates and solves crimes.
A piece of evidence found at a crime scene.
The location where a crime took place.
A type of criminal.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mystery?
A statement showing someone was elsewhere during a crime.
A story involving an unknown event that needs to be solved.
An unexpected change in the direction of a story.
A solution to a puzzle.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A clue is a piece of evidence or information that helps solve a puzzle, mystery, or __________.
Enigma
Adventure
Crime
Solution
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "alibi" refer to?
The excitement from not knowing how a story will end.
A statement or evidence showing someone was elsewhere during
The person responsible for committing a crime.
A type of food at the crime scene
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a suspect?
A person who investigates and solves crimes.
A person who saw or experienced an event.
The person "responsible" for committing a crime.
A person believed to be involved in a crime and being investigated.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An investigation is the process of searching for and gathering information to solve a __________ or crime.
Hiding
Riddle
Mystery
Present
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is evidence?
The location where a crime took place.
The reason behind a person's actions.
Facts that support a claim.
A type of currency.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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