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Clue Trivia Quiz

Mr. Green in the Library with a revolver?

Clue probably is the best-known mystery-themed game in the world. For decades, players have been trying to be the first to deduce whether or not it was Mr. Green in the Library with a Revolver. How much have you learned about this modern classic?

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1. What color is the playing piece for Mrs. Peacock?
a. Red
b. Purple
c. Green
d. Blue


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2. Which of these is not a room in Clue?
a. Conservatory
b. Hall
c. Lounge
d. Bedroom

3. Which of the following special editions of Clue have been published?
a. The Simpsons
b. Alfred Hitchcock
c. Both
d. Neither

4. In England, Clue is known by what name?
a. Clueso
b. Cluedo
c. Clueno
d. Clue

5. Which of the following is not a weapon used in Clue?
a. Poison
b. Knife
c. Pipe
d. Candlestick

6. How many weapons are there?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7

7. How many suspects are there?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8

8. How many dice are used to determine how far a player can move on one turn?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. Dice are not used

9. In what year was Clue first published in the U.S.?
a. 1933
b. 1941
c. 1948
d. 1955

10. The secret passage in the Study leads to which room?
a. Kitchen
b. Conservatory
c. Bedroom
d. Library

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The correct answers are:

Your Ranking:

  • 0-30%: Don't play a real-life version of Clue... you could wind up as the victim.
  • 40-50%: Perhaps you should consider trying Clue Jr.
  • 60-70%: Not too shabby -- there may be a place for you as a patrolman.
  • 80-90%: Congratulations! You've earned a promotion to detective.
  • 100%: Wow! You are the world's foremost Clue detective.
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