Do You Know The Alex Cross Series?

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Do You Know The Alex Cross Series? - Quiz

Do you know who Alex Cross is? Have you kept up with this character throughout all of his series? Take this quiz to find out how much you really know about the Alex Cross series!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who created Alex Cross?

    • A.

      Jamie Patterson

    • B.

      Josh Peterson

    • C.

      James Patterson

    • D.

      James Peterson

    • E.

      Josh Patterson

    Correct Answer
    C. James Patterson
    Explanation
    James Patterson is the correct answer because he is a well-known author who created the character Alex Cross. Patterson is known for his crime thriller novels, and the Alex Cross series is one of his most popular works. The character of Alex Cross is a detective and psychologist, and he has appeared in numerous books and adaptations, solidifying his place in popular culture.

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  • 2. 

    Alex Cross is the protagonist of the series of books about what?

    • A.

      A former FBI agent and Psychologist

    • B.

      A Police Officer

    • C.

      A Teacher and a Preacher

    • D.

      A criminal

    • E.

      Someone on death row

    Correct Answer
    A. A former FBI agent and Psychologist
    Explanation
    Alex Cross is the protagonist of a series of books that revolve around his life as a former FBI agent and psychologist. This suggests that the character has a deep understanding of the human mind and behavior, which allows him to solve complex crimes. Being a former FBI agent also implies that he has experience in law enforcement and investigation. This combination of skills and background makes him a compelling and dynamic character in the series.

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  • 3. 

    The film that was created after Alex Cross and entitled Alex Cross as well, was played by which famous actor?

    • A.

      Brad Pitt

    • B.

      Johnny Knoxville

    • C.

      Vince Vaughn

    • D.

      Michael J. Fox

    • E.

      Tyler Perry

    Correct Answer
    E. Tyler Perry
    Explanation
    Tyler Perry is the correct answer because he played the lead role in the film "Alex Cross," which was created after the film "Alex Cross." He is a famous actor known for his work in both film and television, as well as being a successful playwright and producer.

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  • 4. 

    Where does this story take place?

    • A.

      West Virginia

    • B.

      Washington D.C.

    • C.

      New York

    • D.

      New Hampshire

    • E.

      North Dakota

    Correct Answer
    B. Washington D.C.
    Explanation
    This story takes place in Washington D.C. This can be inferred from the given options where Washington D.C. is listed as one of the choices.

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  • 5. 

    Sadly, Alex Cross's mother died of lung cancer and his father died of what?

    • A.

      Reckless driving

    • B.

      Testosterone Cancer

    • C.

      Sickness

    • D.

      Alcoholism

    • E.

      Drunk driving

    Correct Answer
    D. Alcoholism
    Explanation
    Alex Cross's father died of alcoholism. This means that his father had a dependency on alcohol, which ultimately led to his death.

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  • 6. 

    His first case involved what?

    • A.

      Two men who died

    • B.

      Two men who were shot

    • C.

      Two men who were drug dealers

    • D.

      A woman who was dating a drug dealer

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above". This means that his first case involved all of the given scenarios: two men who died, two men who were shot, two men who were drug dealers, and a woman who was dating a drug dealer.

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  • 7. 

    What were his children's names?

    • A.

      Janice and Dana

    • B.

      Jamie and Maria

    • C.

      Damon and Janelle

    • D.

      Marie and Damion

    • E.

      Maria and Janelle

    Correct Answer
    C. Damon and Janelle
    Explanation
    The given correct answer for this question is Damon and Janelle. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question, which asks for the names of "his" children without specifying who "he" refers to. Therefore, it can be assumed that the names Damon and Janelle belong to the children in question.

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  • 8. 

    What kind of gun does Alex carry?

    • A.

      AK47

    • B.

      22

    • C.

      Oozy

    • D.

      Glock 9mm pistol

    • E.

      Glock 40

    Correct Answer
    D. Glock 9mm pistol
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Glock 9mm pistol". This indicates that Alex carries a Glock 9mm pistol as a type of gun.

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  • 9. 

    Cross volunteers at St. Anthony's soup kitchen where he is known as whom?

    • A.

      Peanut man

    • B.

      Peanut butter man

    • C.

      Peanut butter and jelly man

    • D.

      Jelly roll

    • E.

      Jelly roll peanut man

    Correct Answer
    B. Peanut butter man
    Explanation
    Cross is known as the "Peanut butter man" at St. Anthony's soup kitchen.

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  • 10. 

    What was Alex's wife's name? She was murdered before the series began.

    • A.

      Maria

    • B.

      Jessie

    • C.

      Kayla

    • D.

      Christine

    • E.

      Kate

    Correct Answer
    A. Maria
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Maria because it is stated in the question that Alex's wife was murdered before the series began. Therefore, Maria is the only option provided that fits this criteria.

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