Quiz Over The Westing Game Novel By Ellen Raskin

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Quiz Over The Westing Game Novel By Ellen Raskin - Quiz

Written by Ellen Raskin and published in 1978, The Westing Game is a mystery novel that involves 16 seemingly unrelated heirs of reclusive businessmen Sam Westing, and the challenge of figuring out the secret of his death.

Questions and Answers

1.

What does Doug call Turtle?
- A.
  
  Crow
- B.
  
  Tabitha
- C.
  
  Otis
- D.
  
  Tabitha Ruth
Correct Answer
D. Tabitha Ruth

Explanation
Doug calls Turtle "Tabitha Ruth" because that is her name.

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2.

Who dated Violet Westing?

Correct Answer
George

Explanation
George dated Violet Westing because it is stated in the question that George is the one who dated her.

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3.

Who does Sandy remember leaving the Sunset Towers on Halloween before Turtle and Doug?

Correct Answer
Otis and Crow

Explanation
Sandy remembers Otis and Crow leaving the Sunset Towers on Halloween before Turtle and Doug.

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4.

What is causing Angela to have internal conflict?
- A.
  
  She does not want to play the game
- B.
  
  She has a crush on George
- C.
  
  She does not want to marry Denton but worries about hurting his feelings and upsetting her mother
Correct Answer
C. She does not want to marry Denton but worries about hurting his feelings and upsetting her mother

Explanation
Angela is experiencing internal conflict because she does not want to marry Denton, but she is concerned about hurting his feelings and upsetting her mother. This conflict arises from the dilemma of choosing between her own desires and the potential consequences it may have on others.

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5.

Angela finds a strange letter from whom in her tapestry bag?

Correct Answer
Crow

Explanation
Angela finds a strange letter from a crow in her tapestry bag.

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6.

Who does Angela look like?

Correct Answer
Violet

Explanation
Angela looks like Violet.

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7.

All of the clues are taken from what song?
- A.
  
  The Star Spangled Banner
- B.
  
  America the Beautiful
- C.
  
  Back in Black
- D.
  
  The Yellow Rose of Texas
Correct Answer
B. America the Beautiful

Explanation
The correct answer is "America the Beautiful" because all of the clues in the question are references to iconic American songs, and "America the Beautiful" is one of the most well-known patriotic songs in the United States. The other options, such as "The Star Spangled Banner" and "The Yellow Rose of Texas," are also patriotic songs, but "America the Beautiful" is the most fitting choice based on the given clues.

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8.

Why do you think Angela lied about Sydelle having an incurable disease?

Correct Answer
because she felt sorry for Sydelle and wanted to make her feel good

Explanation
Angela lied about Sydelle having an incurable disease because she felt sorry for her and wanted to make her feel good. This suggests that Angela may have believed that Sydelle was going through a difficult time and wanted to provide her with some comfort and support. By lying about the disease, Angela may have hoped to boost Sydelle's morale and make her feel better about herself and her situation.

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9.

Which of these are not an heir?
- A.
  
  James Hoo
- B.
  
  Sandy
- C.
  
  Judge Ford
- D.
  
  Theo's Father
- E.
  
  Violet
Correct Answer
E. Violet

Explanation
Violet is not an heir because the question is asking for someone who is not an heir, and Violet is listed among the options. The other options, James Hoo, Sandy, Judge Ford, and Theo's Father, are not explicitly stated as heirs, but Violet is the only one who is specifically mentioned as not being an heir.

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10.

What name does Doug call Turtle?

Correct Answer
Tabitha Ruth

Explanation
Doug calls Turtle by the name Tabitha Ruth.

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11.

What is a bookie?
- A.
  
  A person that makes a bet
- B.
  
  A person that takes illegal bets
- C.
  
  Garbage truck driver
- D.
  
  Medical Doctor
Correct Answer
B. A person that takes illegal bets

Explanation
A bookie is a person who takes illegal bets. They act as a middleman between bettors and the gambling operation, accepting and paying out bets on various events. Unlike legal bookmakers, bookies operate outside of the law and are involved in illegal gambling activities. They often have connections to organized crime and may engage in other illegal activities related to gambling.

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What does fiance mean?

Correct Answer
person you are engaged to

Explanation
The term "fiance" refers to the person that an individual is engaged to. It specifically denotes the individual who has made a formal commitment to marry another person. The term is commonly used to describe the betrothed partner during the period between the engagement and the wedding ceremony.

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Quiz Over The Westing Game Novel By Ellen Raskin

What does Doug call Turtle?

Who dated Violet Westing?

Who does Sandy remember leaving the Sunset Towers on Halloween before Turtle and Doug?

What is causing Angela to have internal conflict?

Angela finds a strange letter from whom in her tapestry bag?

Who does Angela look like?

All of the clues are taken from what song?

Why do you think Angela lied about Sydelle having an incurable disease?

Which of these are not an heir?

What name does Doug call Turtle?

What is a bookie?

What does fiance mean?