"Killing Mr. Griffin", The Book Quiz

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    Who is the outsider drawn into the plot to "discuss a test" with Mr. Griffin?

    • Jeff
    • Susan
    • Mark
    • Betsy
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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.

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  • 2. 
    Who is the only character with a chance of getting off free? - ProProfs

    Who is the only character with a chance of getting off free?

    • Susan

    • Betsy

    • Jeff

    • 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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  • 3. 
    What is Mrs. Ruggles' murderer wearing at the time that he/she kills her? - ProProfs

    What is Mrs. Ruggles' murderer wearing at the time that he/she kills her?

    • A ski-mask

    • Brown sweater

    • Gray tank-top

    • Black trenchcoat

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 4. 
    Who is the person that Susan admires from a distance until she is called by him on the phone for a picnic? - ProProfs

    Who is the person that Susan admires from a distance until she is called by him on the phone for a picnic?

    • Jeff

    • Mark

    • Lucas

    • David

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 
    Whose dad is killed by burning to death in his own bed? - ProProfs

    Whose dad is killed by burning to death in his own bed?

    • Mark's

    • Betsy's

    • Mrs. Ruggles'

    • 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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  • 6. 
    Betsy takes how many slices from her mother's cake in order to set up the alibi? - ProProfs

    Betsy takes how many slices from her mother's cake in order to set up the alibi?

    • Three

    • Two

    • Four

    • 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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  • 7. 
    What color is Mr. Griffin's car? - ProProfs

    What color is Mr. Griffin's car?

    • Blue

    • Red

    • Green

    • Black

    Correct Answer
    A. Green
  • 8. 
    What flavor of Jell-o does Mrs. Ruggles like best? - ProProfs

    What flavor of Jell-o does Mrs. Ruggles like best?

    • Banana

    • Cherry

    • Pink Lemonade

    • Lime

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

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  • 9. 
    Who is first to bring up killing Mr. Griffin? - ProProfs

    Who is first to bring up killing Mr. Griffin?

    • Betsy

    • Mark

    • Jeff

    • Mrs. Ruggles

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

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  • 10. 
    At the end of the book, Sue's mother reads a definition of a certain type of person. She reads the definition of what? - ProProfs

    At the end of the book, Sue's mother reads a definition of a certain type of person. She reads the definition of what?

    • Clinically depressed teen

    • Serial killer

    • Murderer

    • 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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