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The Westing Game is a mystery novel, written by Ellen Raskin, which won the Newbery Medal and nominated as most prominent Children's Literature. The story involves a businessman named, Sam Westing and his sixteen unrelated heirs who together want to sort out the secret of his death. This quiz has been designed for students to test their knowledge about comprehension of The Westing Game. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

Questions and Answers

1.

What did Angela name her daughter?
- A.
  
  Tabitha
- B.
  
  Flora
- C.
  
  Grace
- D.
  
  Alice
Correct Answer
D. Alice

Explanation
Angela named her daughter Alice.

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2.

Who solved the murder?
- A.
  
  Turtle
- B.
  
  Doug Hoo
- C.
  
  Angela
- D.
  
  Flora Baumbach
Correct Answer
A. Turtle

Explanation
The question is asking who solved the murder, and the correct answer is "Turtle." This suggests that Turtle was the one who successfully identified the perpetrator of the murder.

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3.

In what costume was Westing buried?
- A.
  
  Clown
- B.
  
  Uncle Sam costume
- C.
  
  Revolutionary War soldier
- D.
  
  Ben Franklin
Correct Answer
B. Uncle Sam costume

Explanation
Westing was buried in an Uncle Sam costume. This is indicated by the answer provided.

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4.

In his will, Samuel W. Westing claims that his life was taken from him by "one of ____"
- A.
  
  My employees
- B.
  
  My heirs
- C.
  
  You
- D.
  
  My family
Correct Answer
C. You

Explanation
The correct answer is "you." This suggests that Samuel W. Westing believes that someone close to him, possibly someone he trusted, is responsible for his death. It implies that the person who murdered him is someone he personally knew and had a personal connection with, rather than a stranger or an outsider.

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5.

What does Turtle do when people yank on her braid?
- A.
  
  Pinch their arm
- B.
  
  Kick their shins
- C.
  
  Punch them in the nose
- D.
  
  Yank on their ear
Correct Answer
B. Kick their shins

Explanation
When people yank on Turtle's braid, she responds by kicking their shins.

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6.

What is Turtle's real name?
- A.
  
  Samantha Esther Wexler
- B.
  
  Tabitha Ruth Wexler
- C.
  
  Angela Wexler
- D.
  
  Grace Wexler
Correct Answer
B. Tabitha Ruth Wexler

Explanation
The correct answer is Tabitha Ruth Wexler. This answer is correct because it directly states the real name of the turtle. The other options do not provide the real name of the turtle, therefore they are incorrect.

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7.

Which of these was NOT an alias for Samuel W. Westing?
- A.
  
  Barney Northrup
- B.
  
  Julian R. Eastman
- C.
  
  Windy Windkloppel
- D.
  
  Sandy McSouthers
Correct Answer
C. Windy Windkloppel

Explanation
Windy Windkloppel was not an alias for Samuel W. Westing. The question is asking for the option that does not belong to the list of aliases for Samuel W. Westing. The other three options, Barney Northrup, Julian R. Eastman, and Sandy McSouthers, were all aliases used by Samuel W. Westing in the story. Therefore, Windy Windkloppel is the correct answer as it was not an alias for Samuel W. Westing.

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8.

What was the name of the lawyer at the reading of the will?
- A.
  
  E. J. Plum
- B.
  
  J.T. Toast
- C.
  
  A. L. Apple
- D.
  
  C.S. Mango
Correct Answer
A. E. J. Plum

Explanation
The correct answer is E. J. Plum. This is the name of the lawyer who was present at the reading of the will.

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9.

Otis Amber tells the kids a story of two teenagers that went into the Westing house. One died and one became insane. What was the phrase the insane teenager was said to constantly repeat?
- A.
  
  Mountains majesty
- B.
  
  Green bananas
- C.
  
  Pink bunnies
- D.
  
  Purple waves
Correct Answer
D. Purple waves

Explanation
In the story told by Otis Amber, one of the teenagers who entered the Westing house became insane and was said to constantly repeat the phrase "purple waves".

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10.

Sunny was the bomber?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Angela was the bomber, and she ended up hurting herself. Turtle discovered the truth and protected her sister by saying it was she that set the bombs. By the way, Sunny was the thief.

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Take This Quiz On The Westing Game By Ellen Raskin!

What did Angela name her daughter?

Who solved the murder?

In what costume was Westing buried?

In his will, Samuel W. Westing claims that his life was taken from him by "one of ____"

What does Turtle do when people yank on her braid?

What is Turtle's real name?

Which of these was NOT an alias for Samuel W. Westing?

What was the name of the lawyer at the reading of the will?

Otis Amber tells the kids a story of two teenagers that went into the Westing house. One died and one became insane. What was the phrase the insane teenager was said to constantly repeat?

Sunny was the bomber?