John Dickson Carr Trivia Quiz: Author of "The Hollow Man"

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John Dickson Carr Trivia Quiz: Author of

John Dickson Carr was an American author of detective novels and crime fiction. Born in 1906, he was known for his mastery of the "locked room" mystery genre and was one of the most popular mystery writers of the 20th century. His novels often featured his detectives, including Dr. Gideon Fell and Henri Bencolin, solving seemingly impossible crimes. Carr was also a prolific writer of historical mysteries and was a highly regarded expert on the genre. He passed away in 1977, but his legacy as one of the greatest mystery writers of all time continues to this day.Here are 10 quiz questions based on John Dickson Carr. Let’s play the quiz!

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What is the most well-known detective in John Dickson Carr's novels?

  • Dr. Gideon Fell

  • Henri Bencolin

  • Sir Henry Merrivale

  • Austin Freeman

What is the name of the novel in which Dr. Gideon Fell must solve a murder in a haunted house?

  • The Curse of the Wax Works

  • The Case of the Constant Suicides

  • The Hollow Man

  • The Nine Wrong Answers

What is the name of the novel in which Henri Bencolin must solve a murder in a haunted castle?

  • The Burning Court

  • The Death-Ray Murder Case

  • The Demoniacs

  • The Case of the Constant Suicides

What is the name of the novel in which Sir Henry Merrivale investigates a series of mysterious deaths at a country estate?

  • The Four False Weapons

  • The Problem of the Green Capsule

  • The Judas Window

  • The Punch and Judy Murders

What is the main genre of John Dickson Carr's novels?

  • Mystery

  • Romance

  • Fantasy

  • Science Fiction

What is the name of the novel in which Henri Bencolin investigates a series of gruesome murders in Paris?

  • The Case of the Constant Suicides

  • The Death-Ray Murder Case

  • The Burning Court

  • The Demoniacs

What is the name of John Dickson Carr's novel that is widely considered one of the best locked room mysteries ever written?

  • The Hollow Man

  • The Three Coffins

  • The Problem of the Wire Cage

  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

What is the name of the novel in which Dr. Gideon Fell solves a murder in a mansion filled with potential suspects?

  • The Burning Court

  • The Three Coffins

  • The Hollow Man

  • The Mad Hatter Mystery

What is the name of the novel in which Sir Henry Merrivale must solve a murder that occurs during a seance?

  • The Judas Window

  • The Punch and Judy Murders

  • The Curse of the Wax Works

  • The Four False Weapons

What is the name of the novel in which Dr. Gideon Fell must solve a murder that occurs during a seance?

  • The Case of the Constant Suicides

  • The Curse of the Bronze Lamp

  • The Burning Court

  • The Demoniacs

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