Crime Writing - Qp3

12 Questions | By Jacksonmatthews | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 50

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1.

Flashbacks are recommended for your first attempt at crime and mystery fiction.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Keys to a story layout includes: (Select three)
- A.
  
  Chronological events
- B.
  
  A plan in your head
- C.
  
  Cards and paper notes
- D.
  
  Plot pictures
3.

The planning stage is the place to create your fictional world and make it believable.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Telling more is sometimes more effective.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Violence and tragedy must be of a personal nature and in your writing reveal just enough to evoke emotion in readers and they will create their own scenes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

All poisons have a toxicity rating.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

______ is a crime of impulse or passion.
- A.
  
  Drowning
- B.
  
  Poisoning
- C.
  
  Strangulation
- D.
  
  Garrotting
8.

The primary reasons for visiting the crime scene are to: (Select three)
- A.
  
  Establish a motive for the crime.
- B.
  
  Attempt to discover a motive.
- C.
  
  Discover clues leading to the identity of both victim and suspect.
- D.
  
  Find evidence that can be used in court.
9.

Rigor mortis begins within ______ of death.
- A.
  
  Two to three hours
- B.
  
  Two to four hours
- C.
  
  Two to five hours
- D.
  
  Two to six hours
10.

Common mistakes for writers includes: (Select four)
- A.
  
  Do not confuse ballistics with firearms identification.
- B.
  
  Don’t have your investigator put weapons or similar pieces of evidence into plastic bags.
- C.
  
  Do have your investigator pick up a weapon by inserting a pencil into the barrel.
- D.
  
  Don’t confuse bullets with cartridges.
- E.
  
  Be aware that a criminologist is one that studies criminology which is the scientific study of crime and criminals.
11.

The real conclusion creeps up on the reader with stealth and may still prove to be a surprise ending.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False