Mystery Vocabulary Quiz

Mrs. Cynthia Matzat

If you have any questions or concerns about this quiz,
please contact the creator of the quiz.

The purpose of this quiz is to test your knowledge of mystery vocabulary. Select the word that best matches the definition. When you finish, click Submit to check your answers.

  1. An investigator or detective that tries to solve crimes

    2. Your answer:
    witness
    sleuth
    villain
    suspect

  2. A statement made by an accused person saying they were not at the scene of the crime, and they can prove it

    3. Your answer:
    alibi
    red herring
    witness
    clue

  3. A person who knows something about the crime

    4. Your answer:
    deduction
    witness
    sidekick
    red herring

  4. Something that appears to give information toward solving the crime

    5. Your answer:
    clue
    red herring
    sleuth
    evidence

  5. Someone or something that proves who committed the crime

    6. Your answer:
    clue
    witness
    suspect
    evidence

  6. People who appear to have a motive to have committed the crime

    7. Your answer:
    witnesses
    suspects
    sleuths
    red herrings

  7. Collecting the facts and drawing a possible conclusion

    8. Your answer:
    deduction
    red herring
    suspense
    motive

  8. A false lead that throws the investigator off track

    9. Your answer:
    motive
    clue
    suspect
    red herring

  9. Excitement caused by wondering what will happen

    10. Your answer:
    red herring
    deduction
    clue
    suspense

  10. A possible reason or desire for committing the crime

    11. Your answer:
    motive
    red herring
    evidence
    suspect

QuizCenter © 2000 - 2002. This quiz was generated at Quiz Center on DiscoverySchool.com. All rights reserved.