The Westing Game Quiz: Novel Trivia!

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1. What do you think happened to all the lost things that all the people lost?

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The correct answer suggests that all the lost things were stolen. This implies that someone intentionally took them without the owner's knowledge or permission. It indicates that the items were not simply misplaced or accidentally left behind, but rather deliberately taken by someone else.

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The Westing Game Quiz: Novel Trivia! - Quiz

Have you ever scanned the book, The Westing Game? It is a mystery book written by Ellen Raskin. It came out in 1978, and it won the Newbery... see moreMedal and was recognized as one of the most illustrious contributions to American children’s literature. The book is about all of the main characters playing a game, which is like a puzzle. This quiz will demonstrate your expertise of the book, The Westing Game.
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2. What were the explosions in Sunset Towers?

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The explosions in Sunset Towers were caused by fireworks. Fireworks are known for their explosive nature and are commonly used to celebrate special occasions or events. In this case, it seems that there was a display of fireworks happening at Sunset Towers, resulting in the explosions mentioned in the question.

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3. Who was sent to the principle's office twice?

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Turtle was sent to the principal's office twice.

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4. What was Judge Ford appointed to?

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Judge Ford was appointed to the United States Supreme Court. This is evident from the answer provided.

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5. What was Dr. Denton Deere's job?

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Dr. Denton Deere's job was a neurologist.

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6. Why were the letters signed Barney Northrup?

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Sam Westing wanted to create a mystery game by luring people to Sunset Towers. He used the name "Barney Northrup" to sign the letters as a way to pique the curiosity of the recipients and entice them to participate in the game. By signing the letters with a different name, he added an element of intrigue and made the invitation more enticing, increasing the likelihood of people joining the game to solve his murder.

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7. Why was Turtle crying?

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Turtle was crying because Sandy died.

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8. Why did Turtle bet that she could stay in the mansion for a long time?

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Turtle bet that she could stay in the mansion for a long time to earn money. This suggests that she saw an opportunity to make some financial gain by staying in the mansion. It implies that Turtle may have been motivated by a desire to win the bet and receive a monetary reward, rather than being driven by bravery or personal enjoyment.

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9. How did Violet Westing die?

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Violet Westing died by drowning.

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10. Who do you think planned the first bomb and blew up the kitchen?

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Angela Wexler is the correct answer because she is the one who planned the first bomb and blew up the kitchen. This can be inferred from the information given in the question.

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11. What is Mr. McSouthers first name?

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The question is asking for Mr. McSouthers' first name. Among the options provided, Alexander is the correct answer.

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12. Who do you think planned the second bomb?

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Angela Wexler is the most likely person to have planned the second bomb because she shares the same last name as Mrs. Wexler, suggesting a possible familial connection. Additionally, there is no information provided about Mr. Hoo, making it less likely that he is involved in the planning of the bomb.

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13. What is Flora Baumbach's daughters name?

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The correct answer is Rosalie. This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which states that Flora Baumbach has a daughter. Among the given options, Rosalie is the only name that matches the criteria.

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14. What did Crow fill Sandy's flask with?

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Crow filled Sandy's flask with lemonade.

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15. What did Jake Wexler give up?

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Jake Wexler gave up his private practice.

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16. What word did Madame Hoo learn from Otis Amber?

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Madame Hoo learned the word "Boom!" from Otis Amber.

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17. Why did Sydelle Pulaski blame Mr. Hoo and Mrs. Wexler for stealing her notebook?

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Sydelle Pulaski blamed Mr. Hoo and Mrs. Wexler for stealing her notebook because she left it on the counter in Mr. Hoo's restaurant. This suggests that she believes someone took it from the counter, and since Mr. Hoo is the owner of the restaurant, he could be held responsible. Additionally, if she saw her notebook in Mr. Hoo's car or a similar one in Mrs. Wexler's kitchen, it further strengthens her suspicion that they might have taken it.

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18. What should have Turtle done to Barney Northrup?

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Turtle should have kicked Barney Northrup because it implies that Turtle wanted to physically harm or retaliate against him. This suggests that Turtle had negative feelings towards Barney and wanted to express them through physical aggression.

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19. Why was everyone spying on others?

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The reason everyone was spying on others was because they wanted to find out the other clues. This suggests that there was a mystery or puzzle that needed to be solved, and each person believed that by spying on others, they could gather more information and ultimately solve the mystery. It implies that there was a level of competition or urgency among the individuals to uncover the clues and possibly be the first to solve the puzzle.

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20. Why did the will say the police are helpless?

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Sam Westing didn't want the police to help them find out, suggesting that the will stated the police are helpless because Sam Westing intentionally excluded their assistance. This implies that Sam Westing had his own plans and wanted the participants to solve the case without the involvement of the police.

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21. How old is Flora Baumbach?

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Flora Baumbach's age is 60.

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22. Why was this chapter called Tenants in And Out?

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This chapter was titled "Tenants in And Out" because after the tenants moved into their new place, they noticed smoke coming from the old Westing House. This caused them to become alarmed and quickly run out of their new home to see what was happening. The title reflects the constant movement and change of the tenants as they were in and out of their new place due to the unexpected event.

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23. Who did Grace Wexler slam the door on?

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Grace Wexler slammed the door on Otis Amber.

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24. What was Grace Wexler's maiden name?

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The correct answer is Gracie Windkloppel. This is because the question asks for Grace Wexler's maiden name, and Gracie Windkloppel is the only option that is a different name from Grace Wexler.

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25. What is Otis Amber's job?

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Otis Amber's job is a delivery boy.

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26. What happened to almost everyone when they were talking about their clues?

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When everyone was talking about their clues, it created a tense and competitive atmosphere. Each person's clue was important for solving the mystery, and they were eager to prove that their clue was the most significant. This led to disagreements, arguments, and eventually, everyone started fighting as they became more and more frustrated with each other.

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27. What happened to Sydelle Pulaski and why do you think she was late?

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Sydelle Pulaski was late because she usually thinks she is really early. This suggests that she has a habit of underestimating the time it takes for her to complete tasks or arrive at a certain place. As a result, she may have miscalculated the time needed to reach her destination, causing her to be late.

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28. How old was Crow when she got divorced?

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29. What did the letter say in Chapter 5?

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The letter in Chapter 5 did not contain any significant information or important message. It was likely a trivial or unimportant message that the reader was advised to disregard or not pay attention to.

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What do you think happened to all the lost things that all the...
What were the explosions in Sunset Towers?
Who was sent to the principle's office twice?
What was Judge Ford appointed to?
What was Dr. Denton Deere's job?
Why were the letters signed Barney Northrup?
Why was Turtle crying?
Why did Turtle bet that she could stay in the mansion for a long time?
How did Violet Westing die?
Who do you think planned the first bomb and blew up the kitchen?
What is Mr. McSouthers first name?
Who do you think planned the second bomb?
What is Flora Baumbach's daughters name?
What did Crow fill Sandy's flask with?
What did Jake Wexler give up?
What word did Madame Hoo learn from Otis Amber?
Why did Sydelle Pulaski blame Mr. Hoo and Mrs. Wexler for stealing her...
What should have Turtle done to Barney Northrup?
Why was everyone spying on others?
Why did the will say the police are helpless?
How old is Flora Baumbach?
Why was this chapter called Tenants in And Out?
Who did Grace Wexler slam the door on?
What was Grace Wexler's maiden name?
What is Otis Amber's job?
What happened to almost everyone when they were talking about their...
What happened to Sydelle Pulaski and why do you think she was late?
How old was Crow when she got divorced?
What did the letter say in Chapter 5?
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