Being a detective - Intro | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What kind of work would a detective do to make sure people were safe?

Solving crimes

Gardening

Getting into shootouts with criminals

Homework

What does "forensic" mean?

Gathering evidence in a scientific way

Getting free food at police training events

Being a well trained police dog

Using the sirens on a police car

According to the text, what might the author have been in another life?

A famous detective

A famous chef

A famous writer

An interesting person

What type of stories did the author love reading as a child?

Crime stories

Fairy tales

Science fiction

Romance novels

What does the author say about being a writer compared to having a proper job?

Being a writer is much better

Being a writer is worse

Being a writer is the same

Being a writer is harder

What kind of skill is it possible to start improving before joining the police?

Fitness

Cooking

Shouting

Shooting

What will detectives need to analyze?

Witness statements

Funny jokes

Delicious recipes

Movie scripts

What kind of evidence will a detective examine?

Forensic evidence

Birthday presents

Sports equipment

Musical instruments

What skills will you need for being a police detective?

Good listening skills

Being good at running

Being good at drawing

Being good at maths

What does the job of a police detective involve?

Identify, arrest and convict criminals

Rescuing cats from trees

Directing traffic

Stopping bank robbers

What can detectives be promoted to?

A higher rank

A lower rank

A secret agent

A superhero

Who do junior detectives work with?

More experienced police officers

The police chief

Lawyers

Criminals

How long do officers typically spend in uniform before they can apply to become a detective?

At least two years

Three months

One year

Five years

What do officers attend when they join the police?

Police training college or academy

Detective school

Military academy

Firefighter training

What is the first step to becoming a real-life detective?

Joining the police

Going to college

Learning to drive

Traveling overseas

What does the book say successful applicants will have?

The ability to work as part of a team

The ability to fly a plane

The ability to speak many languages

The ability to use a magnifying glass

What does a detective strive to do?

Make sure criminals don't get away with their crimes

Be the highest ranking police officer on the force

Earn a lot of money

Become famous

What is something a detective might have the thrill of doing?

Breaking up a gang of armed robbers

Playing soccer with Ronaldo

Eating a delicious meal

Throwing a spanner at a tractor

What skill is NOT vital for being a good detective

Knowing how to break open a lock

Good listening skills

Good eye for detail

Knowing how to work well with others

What do the police need?

New detectives

More criminals

Bigger cars

Faster computers

What page are survellience skills on?

10

100

14

6

Where can you find the meaning of tricky words?

Glossary

Index

Contents

Introduction

What do the "Try it" sections help you develop?

Real detective skills

Artistic skills

Computer skills

Athletic skills

What kind of tips should readers try to remember?

Top tips

Cooking tips

Detective tips

Fashion tips

What should readers look for as they read the book?

Stories about real detectives

Riddles

Stories about real criminals

Funny jokes

What does the author hope his book will inspire?

A career in detection and crime-fighting

A love of writing

A career in writing and reading

A desire to travel the world

According to the author, what skill do writers and detectives share?

Paying attention to detail

Telling jokes

Cooking delicious meals

Knowing lots about crime

What is the title of one of Paul Mason's favorite books?

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Cat Who Knew Too Much

The Mystery of the Blue Train

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Which fictional character fascinated Paul Mason as a child?

Detective Sherlock Holmes

James Bond

Hercule Poirot

Miss Marple

What kind of reports did Paul Mason write as a teenager?

Sports reports

Weather reports

Crime reports

School reports