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Mystery Elements Quiz

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Mystery stories often contain a sleuth. What is a sleuth?

a)

The bad guy

b)

The person who attempts to solve the mystery

c)

The person who causes the mystery to happen.

2.

2. What is another name for a sleuth?

a)

Villain

b)

Victim

c)

Detective

3.

Mystery stories often contain suspects. What is a suspect?

a)

The people who are believed to have committed or taken part in a crime.

b)

The people who are committed to solving the crime.

c)

The people who see what happens when a crime occurs.

4.

A false lead or suspect that is meant to throw the investigator off is...

a)

A Red Herring

b)

A Blue Salmon

c)

A Lemon Ziggy

5.

What is an alibi?

a)

A story or excuse that a suspect uses to prove they were not the one to commit the crime.

b)

A person’s reason for committing the crime.

c)

What we learn in school.