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Mystery Jargon

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If I wanted to rob a bank, what might my MOTIVE be? 
a)
I have the time
b)
I know where the bank security is vulnerable
c)
I want a new car and lots of money, basically I am greedy
d)
I am a red herring
2.
What is a red herring?
a)
A false lead or clue
b)
An ancient dinosaur
c)
The resources to commit the crime
d)
An alibi
3.
What is an example of MEANS if I wanted to steal a car?
a)
Having a car jack
b)
Having a child
c)
Knowing the time that the car would be free 
d)
Having an alibi
4.
Sherlock Holmes is an example of 
a)
A Culprit
b)
A Lead
c)
A Fugivite
d)
A Sleuth
5.
Opportunity is
a)
When the prime suspect had the chance to commit the crime
b)
When the prime suspect had the materials to commit the crime
c)
When the prime suspect committed the crime
6.
If we are looking for a grafitti artist, and a someone comes forth with a clue, that would be a 
a)
Lead
b)
Culprit
c)
Red Herring
d)
Interrogation
7.
A culprit is
a)
A person that is a detective
b)
Nancy Drew
c)
A person who commits a crime or assists in the crime
d)
A person running from the law
8.
If a crime occurs and the police bring Ms Elkins in for questioning, they will _________ him. 
a)
Means
b)
Alibi
c)
Interrogate 
d)
Opportunity
9.
If Mrs R is running from the law she is a 
a)
Sleuth
b)
Fugitive
c)
Lead
d)
Red Herring
10.
An alibi is 
a)
proof that a suspect was no where near the crime scene
b)
proof that a person committed a crime
c)
proof that someone's shoe game is on point
d)
proof that your class is the best!