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89 | The Life and Works of Agatha Christie

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October is here and we’re in the mind for murder. How about some Agatha Christie Trivia?

This week, we’re diving into the life and works of the Queen of the Murder Mystery, Agatha Christie. What better time of the year than to cozy up with a good mystery than right now? Got a favorite Christie novel? I bet we’ve got it covered in here.

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Intro

It’s October and we’re in the mind for murder.

Hey there, this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast and I’m your host, Brian Rollins. This week, we’re diving into the life and works of the queen of the murder mystery, Agatha Christie.

If you’re new, I’ll give you the rundown. Every week, we offer up three rounds of ten questions on a particular topic. If you need rules or a score card to keep track of your answers, you can find those at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. We’ve had other author episodes, including Edgar Allan Poe earlier this year.

I think that about covers it, so let’s get started, shall we?

The Dorky Round

1. In what year, was Agatha Christie born?

1890

2. What is Miss Marple's first name?

Jane

3. What nationality is Hercule Poirot?

He’s Belgian

4. From 1989 to 2013, who played Hercule Poirot on TV?

David Suchet

5. What British Army officer would often accompany Poirot on cases?

Captain Arthur Hastings

6. From 1984 to 1992, who played Miss Marple on the BBC?

Joan Hickson

7. What Agatha Christie novel is being adapted into a movie starring Kenneth Branagh in 2021?

Death on the Nile. (The question in the audio says 2020, which was the originally scheduled release year. I’ve updated the transcript with the new date)

8. Poirot first appeared in what story?

The Mysterious Affair at Styles. This is also Agatha Christie’s first book.

9. Agatha Christie belonged to what writers group along with Hugh Walpole, Dorothy L Sayers, and others?

The Detection Club

10. Rufus Sewell starred in what 2020 Agatha Christie adaptation?

The Pale Horse

The Geeky Round

1. Before becoming a private detective, what was Poirot's occupation?

Police Officer

2. Christie wrote six novels under what pseudonym?

Mary Westmacott

3. Miss Marple first appeared in what short story?

The Tuesday Night Club

4. Agatha Christie was the first recipient of what Mystery Writers of America award?

She was the first to receive the Grand Master Award

5. What was Agatha Christie's first non-fiction book?

Come, Tell Me How You Live

6. The Secret of Chimneys introduced what recurring Christie character?

Superintendent Battle

7. Murder in the Calais Couch is the US title for what Christie novel?

Murder on the Orient Express

8. Tommy and Tuppence first appeared in what novel?

The Secret Adversary

9. What was Miss Marple's last story?

Sleeping Murder

10. What real-life event inspired the murder and kidnapping backstory to Murder on the Orient Express?

The kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s son.

The Nerdy Round

1. What Christie novel was the result of a challenge from her sister, Madge?

Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles

2. Poirot dies in which story?

Curtain

3. What Agatha Christie play holds the world record for the longest initial run?

The Mousetrap

4. How many times was Christie married?

Twice. She divorced her first husband, Archibald Christie, in 1928.

5. According to a poll conducted by the author's estate, what is considered the 'World's Favorite Christie'?

And Then There Were None

6. The play, Witness for the Prosecution, was adapted from what short story?

Traitor’s Hands

7. What was the first novel Christie published as Mary Westmacott?

Giant’s Bread

8. During both world wars, Christie worked in hospitals doing what?

She worked in the dispensary. The knowledge of poisons would be helpful in her stories.

9. How many stories featured Superintendent Battle?

Five

10. What was the original title of 'A Holiday for Murder'?

Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

Outro

And that’s it. Hopefully you enjoyed this week’s mysterious episode. We did Sherlock Holmes a few weeks back, so grab that if you haven’t already. We’ll have more horror and Halloween episodes this month, so stay tuned.

Speaking of which, here’s your clue for next week:

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This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. You can find more from me, including audiobooks and more, at TheV o icesInMyHead.com. Thanks for listening and keep using your little grey cells.