Multiple choice general knowledge

A man was found murdered on Sunday morning. His wife immediately called the police. The police questioned the wife and staff and got these alibis: The Wife said she was sleeping. The Cook was cooking breakfast. The Gardener was picking vegetables. The Maid was getting the mail. The Butler was cleaning the closet.

  1. Cook

  2. Gardener

  3. Maid

  4. Butler
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The maid's alibi is false because mail is not delivered on Sundays. This classic riddle relies on the solver knowing this basic fact about postal services - the other alibis could be legitimate Sunday activities (sleeping, cooking breakfast, gardening, housework).

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