We're all deeply affected by the families we grew up in, and the ones we create. Crime-fictional sleuths are no different. And as a dedicated crime fiction fan, you know all about those sleuths' parents, siblings and so on, don't you? Or do you? Take this handy quiz and find out. Match each question to the correct answer. At the end of the quiz, submit your answers and see how well you have done. You can also go back and check your answers to see which ones you got correct. Ready? Let's go!
This sleuth's brother Mycroft is even smarter than his sibling is. But he certainly doesn't have the same ambition or energy! In fact, he rarely leaves his club, the Diogenes. Which of these sleuths is Mycroft's brother?
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Hercule Poirot
Sherlock Holmes
C. Auguste Dupin
Albert Campion
Question 2
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This sleuth team is perhaps the most famous father-and-son detective duo. Which of these sleuth teams keeps it in the family?
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Frank and Joe Hardy
Brother Cadfael and Hugh Beringar
Richard and Ellery Queen
Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller
Question 3
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In 'Clouds of Witness,' Dorothy Sayers' sleuth has to clear his brother Gerald of murder charges. Who has to deal with this family-style murder investigation?
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Lord Peter Wimsey
Napoleon 'Bony' Bonaparte
Parker Pyne
Roderick Alleyn
Question 4
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Ystad police detective Kurt Wallander has ongoing issues with his father, which aren't helped by the older man's deteriorating mental health. Who created this more-alike-than-than-they-know father-son pair?
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Jo Nesbø
Per Wahlöö
Jussi Adler-Olsen
Henning Mankell
Question 5
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One of Kerry Greenwood's sleuths has very unconventional 'back-to-nature' parents who use an earth closet and wouldn't dream of eating meat. Which sleuth's parents go by the names 'Starshine' and 'Sunlight?'
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Anya Crichton
Corinna Chapman
Ella Marconi
Phryne Fisher
Question 6
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Arnaldur Indriðason's Inspector Erlendur is troubled throughout the series by the disappearance of a family member. Which family member's loss has affected him so deeply?
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His cousin
His sister
His grandfather
His brother
Question 7
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In one story arc of this series, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec ends up keeping police detection in the family. Who is Gamache's creator?
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Louise Penny
Gail Bowen
Jill Edmondson
Alan Bradley
Question 8
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Domingo Villar's Vigo-based police sleuth Leo Caldas sometimes visits his father at the family vineyard, just to take a break from the stress of his job. Oddly enough, though, it was his mother who brought winemaking into the family. In which country is Caldas based?
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France
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Question 9
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University of North Norfolk archaeologist Ruth Galloway has more than her share of pressure from her straitlaced, conventional, religious parents. Who is Galloway's creator?
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Val McDermid
Ann Cleeves
Elly Griffiths
Mari Hannah
Question 10
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Teresa Solana's Barcelona PI pair Eduard Martínez and Borja Masdéu are related, although a lot of people don't know that. What is their relationship?