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What kind of reports did Paul Mason write as a teenager?
School reports
Weather reports
Crime reports
Sports reports
Which fictional character fascinated Paul Mason as a child?
Miss Marple
Detective Sherlock Holmes
James Bond
Hercule Poirot
What is the title of one of Paul Mason's favorite books?
The Mystery of the Blue Train
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Cat Who Knew Too Much
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
According to the author, what skill do writers and detectives share?
Paying attention to detail
Knowing lots about crime
Cooking delicious meals
Telling jokes
What does the author hope his book will inspire?
A love of writing
A desire to travel the world
A career in detection and crime-fighting
A career in writing and reading
What should readers look for as they read the book?
Funny jokes
Riddles
Stories about real criminals
Stories about real detectives
What kind of tips should readers try to remember?
Detective tips
Fashion tips
Cooking tips
Top tips
What do the "Try it" sections help you develop?
Real detective skills
Artistic skills
Computer skills
Athletic skills
Where can you find the meaning of tricky words?
Glossary
Introduction
Index
Contents
What page are survellience skills on?
100
10
14
6
What do the police need?
New detectives
Bigger cars
More criminals
Faster computers
What skill is NOT vital for being a good detective
Knowing how to work well with others
Knowing how to break open a lock
Good eye for detail
Good listening skills
What is something a detective might have the thrill of doing?
Throwing a spanner at a tractor
Eating a delicious meal
Playing soccer with Ronaldo
Breaking up a gang of armed robbers
What does a detective strive to do?
Become famous
Make sure criminals don't get away with their crimes
Earn a lot of money
Be the highest ranking police officer on the force
What does the book say successful applicants will have?
The ability to fly a plane
The ability to use a magnifying glass
The ability to speak many languages
The ability to work as part of a team
What is the first step to becoming a real-life detective?
Going to college
Traveling overseas
Joining the police
Learning to drive
