The Westing Game Quiz Challenge

Which character in "The Westing Game" is known for their love of birdwatching and is often seen with binoculars?

• Turtle Wexler

• Chris Theodorakis

• Angela Wexler

• Sydelle Pulaski

What is the main theme of "The Westing Game" that involves the idea of identity and self-discovery?

• Friendship

• Greed

• Family

• Identity

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Summarize the initial setting of "The Westing Game." Where does the story begin?

• In a bustling city

• At a beach resort

• In Sunset Towers

• In a forest cabin

Which event marks the beginning of the mystery in "The Westing Game"?

• The reading of Sam Westing's will

• The opening of Sunset Towers

• The discovery of a dead body

• The arrival of a new tenant

How does Turtle Wexler demonstrate her intelligence and bravery in the novel?

• By solving the mystery alone

• By investing in the stock market

• By standing up to bullies

• By entering the Westing house on a dare

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What inference can be made about Sam Westing's intentions for the heirs based on the clues he left?

• He wanted to punish them

• He wanted them to learn about themselves

• He wanted to confuse them

• He wanted to give them money easily

Which character is revealed to have multiple identities throughout the novel?

• Grace Wexler

• Sandy McSouthers

• Judge Ford

• Theo Theodorakis

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

What evidence supports the idea that Angela Wexler is more than just a pretty face?

• She is engaged to a doctor

• She is the bomber

• She wins the game

• She is a talented artist

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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How does the setting of Sunset Towers contribute to the plot of the novel?

• It isolates the characters, forcing them to interact

• It provides a luxurious lifestyle for the characters

• It is a historical landmark

• It is located near a beach

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the significance of the game in "The Westing Game"?

• It is a simple board game

• It is a metaphor for life

• It is a way to distribute wealth

• It is a distraction from reality