18 Questions
Which of the following items was NOT found in the pockets of the unidentified man?
A wallet
What did the doctors at the hospital determine about the cause of the man's death?
They couldn't determine the cause of death
How did the police finally identify the man?
By matching his fingerprints
Where was the man's suitcase found?
At Adelaide station
What items were found inside the man's suitcase?
Clothes, a knife, scissors, and a brush
Which city did the unidentified man's bus ticket originate from?
Adelaide
What breakthrough did the police make in their investigation?
They identified the man using fingerprints
What items were found in the unidentified man's pockets?
Bus ticket and train ticket
Where was the body of the unidentified man found?
Somerton Beach
What items were found inside the man's suitcase?
Clothes and a brush
Which university is John Cleland affiliated with?
University of Adelaide
What language were the two words on the paper in the dead man's trousers written in?
Persian
What do the words 'tamám shud' mean in English?
It is the end
Who gave a copy of the book containing the poem to the police?
The man who found it in his car
Which two clues were found in the book?
A telephone number and a message
What was the occupation of the person whose telephone number was found in the book?
A nurse
What did the police conclude about the identity of the dead man based on the book?
The dead man was Alfred Boxall
What was missing from the last page of the book?
The final two words
Test your detective skills and unravel the mystery surrounding the infamous Somerton Man case. Take this quiz to see if you can crack the code and uncover the truth behind the unexplained death on a beach in Adelaide, Australia. Explore the clues, theories, and puzzling evidence that continue to baffle investigators to this day.
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