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"Killing Mr. Griffin", The Book Quiz - Quiz

Killing Mr. Griffin is a 1978 suspense novel by Lois Duncan about a group of teenage students at a New Mexico high school who plan to kidnap their strict English teacher, Mr. Griffin.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who is the outsider drawn into the plot to "discuss a test" with Mr. Griffin?
- A.
  
  Jeff
- B.
  
  Susan
- C.
  
  Mark
- D.
  
  Betsy
Correct Answer
B. Susan

Explanation
In the plot, Susan is the outsider who is drawn into the discussion with Mr. Griffin regarding a test. The question implies that there is a specific person who is not part of the main group or involved in the initial situation, but is brought in to participate in the discussion. Out of the given options, Susan is the only one who fits this description.

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2.

Who is the person that Susan admires from a distance until she is called by him on the phone for a picnic?
- A.
  
  Jeff
- B.
  
  Mark
- C.
  
  Lucas
- D.
  
  David
Correct Answer
D. David

Explanation
Susan admires David from a distance until he calls her on the phone for a picnic. This suggests that Susan has been observing David and has developed feelings of admiration for him. The fact that David reaches out to Susan and invites her for a picnic indicates that he is interested in her as well.

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3.

Who is first to bring up killing Mr. Griffin?
- A.
  
  Betsy
- B.
  
  Mark
- C.
  
  Jeff
- D.
  
  Mrs. Ruggles
Correct Answer
C. Jeff

Explanation
Jeff is the first to bring up killing Mr. Griffin.

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4.

Betsy takes how many slices from her mother's cake in order to set up the alibi?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
A. Three

Explanation
Betsy takes three slices from her mother's cake in order to set up the alibi. This suggests that Betsy wants to make it seem like she was at home during the time of the incident. By taking three slices, it implies that she was present for a significant amount of time, enough to have multiple servings. This would strengthen her alibi and make it more believable that she was not involved in whatever happened.

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5.

What color is Mr. Griffin's car?
- A.
  
  Blue
- B.
  
  Red
- C.
  
  Green
- D.
  
  Black
Correct Answer
C. Green
6.

What flavor of Jell-o does Mrs. Ruggles like best?
- A.
  
  Banana
- B.
  
  Cherry
- C.
  
  Pink Lemonade
- D.
  
  Lime
Correct Answer
D. Lime

Explanation
Mrs. Ruggles' favorite flavor of Jell-o is Lime.

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7.

Whose dad is killed by burning to death in his own bed?
- A.
  
  Mark's
- B.
  
  Betsy's
- C.
  
  Mrs. Ruggles'
- D.
  
  Jeff's
Correct Answer
A. Mark's

Explanation
The given question asks about the person whose dad is killed by burning to death in his own bed. The correct answer is Mark's. This implies that Mark's dad was killed by burning to death in his own bed.

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8.

At the end of the book, Sue's mother reads a definition of a certain type of person. She reads the definition of what?
- A.
  
  Clinically depressed teen
- B.
  
  Serial killer
- C.
  
  Murderer
- D.
  
  A psychopath
Correct Answer
A. Clinically depressed teen

Explanation
At the end of the book, Sue's mother reads a definition of a clinically depressed teen. This suggests that the book may have explored the mental health struggles of a teenager, specifically focusing on depression. The definition read by Sue's mother could have provided insight into the characteristics, symptoms, or experiences of a clinically depressed teen, adding depth and understanding to the story's themes and plot.

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9.

What is Mrs. Ruggles' murderer wearing at the time that he/she kills her?
- A.
  
  A ski-mask
- B.
  
  Brown sweater
- C.
  
  Gray tank-top
- D.
  
  Black trenchcoat
Correct Answer
B. Brown sweater

Explanation
The correct answer is brown sweater. This suggests that the murderer was wearing a brown sweater at the time Mrs. Ruggles was killed.

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10.

Who is the only character with a chance of getting off free?
- A.
  
  Susan
- B.
  
  Betsy
- C.
  
  Jeff
- D.
  
  Mark
Correct Answer
A. Susan

Explanation
Based on the given information, it can be inferred that Susan is the only character who has a chance of getting off free. This suggests that the other characters, Betsy, Jeff, and Mark, are likely to face some consequences or be held accountable for something. However, without further context or details, it is difficult to determine the exact reason why Susan has a chance of getting off free.

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