The Westing Game Trivia: Novel Quiz!

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The Westing Game Trivia: Novel Quiz! - Quiz

Have you ever perused the children’s novel, The Westing Game? It is a brilliant mystery novel presented by the author as more like a puzzle than a book. It contains a vast and unique cast of characters. It came out in 1978, and it is still a popular book among mystery novel buffs. Try this quiz to test your knowledge about The Westing Game.

Questions and Answers

1.

What was turtle's real name?
- A.
  
  Flora
- B.
  
  Baba
- C.
  
  Alice
- D.
  
  Turtle
Correct Answer
C. Alice

Explanation
The correct answer is Alice. This suggests that the turtle's real name is Alice.

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2.

What did Turtle go to the Halloween party dressed as?
- A.
  
  Witch
- B.
  
  Monster
- C.
  
  Donkey
- D.
  
  Banana
Correct Answer
A. Witch

Explanation
Turtle went to the Halloween party dressed as a witch.

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3.

Who owns the Chinese food shop?
- A.
  
  S. Pulaski
- B.
  
  Wexler's
- C.
  
  F. Baumbach
- D.
  
  Hoo's
Correct Answer
D. Hoo's

Explanation
Hoo's is the correct answer because it is the only option given that is a Chinese food shop. The other options, S. Pulaski, Wexler's, and F. Baumbach, do not indicate ownership of a Chinese food shop.

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4.

What was unusual about sunset towers?
- A.
  
  Had no towers
- B.
  
  Had windows
- C.
  
  Had doors
- D.
  
  Had a coffee Shop
Correct Answer
A. Had no towers

Explanation
Sunset towers was unusual because it did not have any towers. This suggests that the name of the building is ironic or misleading, as one would expect a building called "Sunset towers" to have towers. This unusual characteristic could make the building stand out among others in the area and potentially spark curiosity or intrigue among passersby.

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5.

Among the tenants of Sunset Towers, what is not true?
- A.
  
  One of them was a thief
- B.
  
  One of them was a mistake
- C.
  
  One of them was married to Sam Westing
- D.
  
  One of them was a private investigator
Correct Answer
A. One of them was a thief

Explanation
The statement "One of them was a thief" is not true because there is no evidence or indication in the given information that any of the tenants of Sunset Towers was a thief.

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6.

What pair goes up to the Westing house on Halloween night?
- A.
  
  Turtle Wexler and Douglas Hoo.
- B.
  
  Otis Amber and Berthe Erica Crow
- C.
  
  Sandy McSouthers and Theo Theodorakis
- D.
  
  Doctor Sikes and E.J. Plum
Correct Answer
A. Turtle Wexler and Douglas Hoo.

Explanation
The correct answer is Turtle Wexler and Douglas Hoo. This can be inferred from the context of the question, which mentions Halloween night. In the book "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin, Turtle Wexler and Douglas Hoo are two of the main characters who go up to the Westing house on Halloween night as part of the game's plot.

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7.

What was a true pair of partners?
- A.
  
  George Theodorakis
- B.
  
  Sun Lin Hoo
- C.
  
  Josie-Jo Ford
- D.
  
  Gracie Windkloppel
Correct Answer
A. George Theodorakis
8.

Why did Turtle run out of the mansion after only eleven minutes?
- A.
  
  She only needed $22
- B.
  
  She felt a waxy hand grab her arm
- C.
  
  The boys pretended to be ghosts and scared her
- D.
  
  She heard a throbbing whisper and ran away
Correct Answer
B. She felt a waxy hand grab her arm

Explanation
Turtle ran out of the mansion after only eleven minutes because she felt a waxy hand grab her arm. This sudden physical contact likely startled her and made her feel unsafe or uncomfortable, prompting her to quickly leave the mansion.

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9.

Several people are mentioned as limping. What is the reason given?
- A.
  
  They have a long-term physical handicap
- B.
  
  We are never told why they limp
- C.
  
  They got kicked by Turtle
- D.
  
  They stepped in a hole
Correct Answer
B. We are never told why they limp

Explanation
The reason given for several people limping is that we are never told why they limp. The passage does not provide any explanation or information about the cause of their limping. Therefore, it remains unknown why they have a long-term physical handicap.

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10.

What was included in the Will?
- A.
  
  The future plans for his paper plant.
- B.
  
  The fact that Turtle would get the mansion
- C.
  
  The distribution of his wealth among all sixteen heirs.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. None of the above.

Explanation
The correct answer is "None of the above." This means that none of the options provided - the future plans for his paper plant, the fact that Turtle would get the mansion, and the distribution of his wealth among all sixteen heirs - were included in the Will. The Will did not contain any of these details or provisions.

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The Westing Game Trivia: Novel Quiz!

What was turtle's real name?

What did Turtle go to the Halloween party dressed as?

Who owns the Chinese food shop?

What was unusual about sunset towers?

Among the tenants of Sunset Towers, what is not true?

What pair goes up to the Westing house on Halloween night?

What was a true pair of partners?

Why did Turtle run out of the mansion after only eleven minutes?

Several people are mentioned as limping. What is the reason given?

What was included in the Will?