Mystery Unit Test – 100 points Review all of the handouts/worksheets from this unit.
Multiple Choice – 50 points/questions 23 Questions – And Then There Were None Know why each person was on the island and who they were accused of killing Know how each person dies Know who the murderer is and why he commits the murders as well as his accomplices, and U.N.Owen Identify a theme Know the rules that the book violates Know the red herring Multiple Choice – 50 points/questions
The Murders in the Rue Morgue 7 questions Know the murderer and how he killed the victims Know the clues that helped Dupin solve the case Know how this story inspired future detective stories Know 3 detectives who were inspired by Dupin Know the red herring The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Film Noir and The Maltese Falcon 8 questions Know characteristics of Film Noir Know who the murderer is and why this person committed the murder Know the main characters: police detectives, Girl Friday, Fall Guy, Femme Fatale, MacGuffin Know basic plot events Know the red herring Film Noir and The Maltese Falcon
1 questions Know basic plot Know the red herring Scooby Doo
1 question Know basic plot Know the red herring The Simpsons
20 Rules for Detective Stories 2 questions Be familiar with the rules 20 Rules for Detective Stories
2 questions Know basic plot Know the red herring Psych
The Sixth Sense 5 questions Know basic plot Know techniques used to build suspense/foreshadowing Know significance of character names and their meanings The Sixth Sense
The History of Mystery Research worksheet 3 questions We reviewed the correct answers in class. Make sure you have those! The History of Mystery Research worksheet
Essay questions Choose 1- Write a multi- paragraph essay A. And Then There Were None – Is the story plausible or not? Support it with specific details. B. Compare any 2 Mysteries we have covered in class – common elements, suspense, engage audience. Support it with specific details. Essay questions