Mystery Quiz

What is a mystery?

• A work of literature or film that is a secret or not easily explained

• A type of comedy story

• A historical document

• A science fiction novel

What is the crime in a mystery?

• The solution to the problem

• Something wrong or against the law

• The setting of the story

• The main character's name

Who is the detective in a mystery?

• The character that solves the mystery

• The character who commits the crime

• The victim of the crime

• The author of the story

Who is the criminal in a mystery?

• The character that solves the crime

• The character who commits the crime

• The character who witnesses the crime

• The character who writes the story

What does 'means' refer to in a mystery?

• The reason for committing a crime

• The method in which the crime was committed

• The location of the crime

• The time the crime occurred

What is a motive in a mystery?

• The method in which the crime was committed

• The reason for doing something, especially one that is not obvious

• The location of the crime

• The time the crime occurred

What is a red herring in a mystery?

• A deceptive clue used to fool the reader or distract the detective

• The main character of the story

• The location of the crime

• The time the crime occurred

What does the mood in a mystery refer to?

• The setting of the story

• The feeling the reader gets when reading the story

• The time period of the story

• The main character's personality

What is a person called who may possibly have committed a crime?

• Victim

• Witness

• Suspect

• Detective

Who is a person that has been harmed or wronged?

• Suspect

• Victim

• Witness

• Investigator