Classic Mystery Novels
1 / 15Whodunit books and famous mystery authors
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Which British author created the famous detective Hercule Poirot?
About Classic Mystery Novels
Classic Mystery Novels is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Whodunit books and famous mystery authors A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which British author created the famous detective Hercule Poirot?
Answer: Agatha Christie
2. What is the name of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective who lived at 221B Baker Street?
Answer: Sherlock Holmes
3. In Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None,' how many guests are invited to the mysterious island?
Answer: Ten
4. Which hard-boiled detective, created by Raymond Chandler, appeared in 'The Big Sleep'?
Answer: Philip Marlowe
5. Dashiell Hammett created which detective who appeared in 'The Maltese Falcon'?
Answer: Sam Spade
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Classic Mystery Novels?
Classic Mystery Novels has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Classic Mystery Novels free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic Mystery Novels — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Classic Mystery Novels take?
Most players finish Classic Mystery Novels in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic Mystery Novels?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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