The Somerton Man Mystery
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Which of the following items was NOT found in the pockets of the unidentified man?

  • A train ticket
  • A bus ticket
  • A wallet (correct)
  • Chewing gum
  • What did the doctors at the hospital determine about the cause of the man's death?

  • They couldn't determine the cause of death (correct)
  • He died of natural causes
  • He was murdered
  • He died from a heart attack
  • How did the police finally identify the man?

  • By finding his wallet
  • By using his dental records
  • By matching his fingerprints (correct)
  • By locating his family members
  • Where was the man's suitcase found?

    <p>At Adelaide station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What items were found inside the man's suitcase?

    <p>Clothes, a knife, scissors, and a brush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city did the unidentified man's bus ticket originate from?

    <p>Adelaide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What breakthrough did the police make in their investigation?

    <p>They identified the man using fingerprints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What items were found in the unidentified man's pockets?

    <p>Bus ticket and train ticket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the body of the unidentified man found?

    <p>Somerton Beach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What items were found inside the man's suitcase?

    <p>Clothes and a brush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university is John Cleland affiliated with?

    <p>University of Adelaide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language were the two words on the paper in the dead man's trousers written in?

    <p>Persian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the words 'tamám shud' mean in English?

    <p>It is the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who gave a copy of the book containing the poem to the police?

    <p>The man who found it in his car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two clues were found in the book?

    <p>A telephone number and a message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the person whose telephone number was found in the book?

    <p>A nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the police conclude about the identity of the dead man based on the book?

    <p>The dead man was Alfred Boxall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was missing from the last page of the book?

    <p>The final two words</p> Signup and view all the answers

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