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Her best known book is probably the Newbery Medal winner 'The Westing Game", in which Sam Westing's heirs try to solve the mystery of his death, with the winning pair to inherit the lot.
10 Ellen Raskin quizzes and 130 Ellen Raskin trivia questions.
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  The Westing Game Test Your Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"The Westing Game" is a great puzzle mystery novel by Ellen Raskin.
Average, 15 Qns, laughinggirl, Mar 08 23
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laughinggirl
Mar 08 23
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  Average The Westing Game Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on the Newbery Medal winning book, "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin.
Average, 15 Qns, augUStA123, Jun 02 05
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augUStA123
818 plays
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  The Westing Will   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Sam Westing's will dissected....did you take shorthand notes? From "The Westing Game", by Ellen Raskin.
Average, 20 Qns, iwannagohome, May 30 10
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iwannagohome
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  "Westing Game" Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin is one of my favorite mystery stories. Take this quiz to see how well you paid attention to the book!
Average, 15 Qns, ELBERGER, Sep 03 12
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ELBERGER
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  "The Westing Game" - Colors    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I just finished rereading my favorite book of all time,"The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin, and decided to write a quiz about it.
Average, 10 Qns, iwannagohome, Jan 28 08
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iwannagohome
292 plays
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  The Westing Game   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Westing Game" is a wonderful book by Ellen Raskin. Hope you enjoy this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Kay-Dee, Jul 03 10
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Kay-Dee
507 plays
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  10 Questions about The Westing Game    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on my favorite book, "The Westing Game"; I loved it! This book was written by Ellen Raskin. I hope you enjoy this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, bubblious27, Jun 18 22
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bubblious27
Jun 18 22
364 plays
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  The Ultimate The Westing Game Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A geniusly written, perfectly clever Newberry winner, this book by Ellen Raskin isn't just for children, but for adults as well!
Tough, 10 Qns, mad4hatters, Jan 30 11
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mad4hatters
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  20 Questions on The Westing Game    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on the book 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. It received a Newbery award and in my opinion is one of the best mystery books ever written.
Difficult, 20 Qns, booktriv, Sep 09 17
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booktriv
688 plays
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  The Westing Game: 5 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is a quiz about 'The Westing Game'. If you have not read the book and you want to, this quiz will spoil everything. The book is very good though. It won a Newbery Award.
Average, 5 Qns, bsblover4, Jun 02 05
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trivia question Quick Question
Who was Samuel Westing's best friend and assistant in the Westing Game?

From Quiz ""Westing Game" Trivia"





Ellen Raskin Trivia Questions
1. Who first toured Sunset Towers?

From Quiz "Westing Game" Trivia

Answer: The Wexlers

In the book, the Wexlers were the first people mentioned who toured Sunset Towers. Sydelle Pulaski was second, and the others were not specifically mentioned. Grace Wexler was the most eager to move in, thrilled by the lake view and the beautiful apartment.

2. What did Angela do before opening the gold wrapped present?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: checked her watch

Angela Wexler, who turned out to be the bomber, checked her watch to see if the candle on the time bomb would have burned down before she opened it.

3. "Today I have gathered together my nearest and dearest, my sixteen nieces and nephews." Who was told to sit down after expressing her surprise at this statement?

From Quiz The Westing Will

Answer: Grace Windsor Wexler

Grace spent a lot of her time wondering how the other heirs were related to her Uncle Sam. When she heard that they were all his "nieces and nephews" she was taken aback. She couldn't imagine everyone having the same connection with him as she did.

4. Grace Windsor Wexler loved her apartment but she wanted to replace the furniture. What color did she want her new furniture?

From Quiz "The Westing Game" - Colors

Answer: beige

Grace Windsor Wexler believed that she was a decorator. She redecorated her apartment and she wanted to redo the Theodorakis' coffee shop. She used her idea for the coffee shop, for the Good Salvation Soup Kitchen.

5. Sydelle Pulaski was mistaken for whom?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Sybil Pulaski

Sybil Pulaski was Crow's childhood friend, and Sam Westing made a mistake and picked Sydelle Pulaski.

6. What did Turtle dress-up as?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: A Witch

Turtle dressed up as a witch for Halloween.

7. What does Turtle do when people yank on her braid?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: kick their shins

Turtle is swift and harsh with her kicks. It seems someone is always limping from Turtle...you'd think they'd learn their lesson!

8. How many of Sam W. Westing's heirs live in Sunset Towers?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: thirteen

They are Angela, Turtle, Jake, and Grace Wexler; Madame Sun Lin, Jimmy, and Doug Hoo; Christos and Theo Theodorakis; Judge J. J. Ford; Sydelle Pulaski; Flora Baumbach; and Crow.

9. How many different last names does Mr. Westing have-including his REAL one?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: five

His names were Mr. Eastman, Mr. Northrup, Mr. McSouthers, Mr. Westing, and his real name-Mr. Windykloppel.

10. How old was Otis Amber, the delivery boy?

From Quiz "Westing Game" Trivia

Answer: 62

Otis Amber, the delivery boy for Sunset Towers, was actually 62 years old when the story took place. However, he still made deliveries on his bicycle. SPOILER ALERT: Otis Amber the delivery boy was made one of the Westing heirs because he was actually a private investigator hired by Sam Westing.

11. In what apartment did the Theodorakises live?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: 2D

Chris and his brother Theo lived in that apartment. Their parents did as well, but they weren't heirs.

12. "I, Samuel W. Westing, hereby swear that I did not die of natural causes..." But, he was not dead. How old was Sam Westing when he actually died?

From Quiz The Westing Will

Answer: 85

While everyone was under the impression that he either lay dead on an oriental rug in his house, that he was dead when they saw his body at the reading of the will, or that he died when he was revealed to be Sandy McSouthers, no one but the winner of the game knew when his time truly came.

13. After running from the Westing house, a young boy had only said two words ever since. What were those words?

From Quiz "The Westing Game" - Colors

Answer: purple waves

Turtle attempted the same dare as the young boys before. She was promised two dollars for every minute she stayed inside the Westing house. She was in the house for 12 minutes before she tumbled down the stairs and bolted from the house screaming. She earned twenty-four dollars.

14. What color were Turtle's boots?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Red

These boots were worn by Angela, while she was checking car hoods.

15. What is Crow's first name?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Berthe

Berthe Erica Crow is know as Crow to most.

16. What is Turtle's real name?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Tabitha Ruth Wexler

She preferred Turtle to Tabitha Ruth. Angela is her older sister, and Grace is their mother. I just made up Samantha Esther.

17. How much money would the pair who figured out who killed Sam W. Westing get?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: $200 million

Sam W. Westing became a millionaire by founding the Westing Paper Products company.

18. In Sam Westing's will, which statement began with the word 'sit'?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: the fifth

Judge Ford was standing up to leave, angry, but then the fifth statement read: 'Sit down, your honor, and read the letter this brilliant young attorney will now hand over to you.'

19. Who was the winner of the money from Mr. Westing?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Turtle

She didn't tell anyone that she won for the rest of her life.

20. What did Mr. Hoo describe the tea in the Theodorakises' coffee shop as?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: dishwater tea

Mr. Hoo did not like that the Theodorakises' coffee shop was getting more business than his restaurant, so he criticized them at every chance he got.

21. "The heir who wins the windfall will be the one who finds the..." The phrase was unfinished in the will but Turtle interpreted it later, finishing it with what word?

From Quiz The Westing Will

Answer: fourth

Fourth was the word starting the next section but no one could link this because as Ed Plum was reading the will, at this part Sandy shouted "ashes".

22. What was Sam Westing's only daughter's name?

From Quiz "The Westing Game" - Colors

Answer: Violet

Violet Westing committed suicide by drowning to avoid marrying the politician her mother handpicked for her. Her true love was George Theodorakis. Angela Wexler was said to bear a striking resemblance to Violet.

23. What color were Sandy McSouther's eyes?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Blue

Sandy used to wink his piercing blue eyes at Turtle.

24. Who is Alice Deere?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Angela's daughter

Angela married D. Denton Deere.

25. What direction does Sunset Towers face?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: east

The sun sets in the west yet the building faces the east.

26. What was Sydelle and Angela's third clue after the first meeting at the Westing estate?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: from

The first clue was 'good', the second was 'hood', the third was 'from', the fourth was 'spacious', and the fifth was 'grace'.

27. Who was the bomber in the story?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: Angela

Turtle took the blame.

28. What color was Grace Windsor Wexler's hair?

From Quiz "Westing Game" Trivia

Answer: Honey blonde

Grace Windsor Wexler was a want-to-be fashion designer, who always tried to look elegant and dignified. Her hair, which she frequently had styled, was honey blonde. Although the Wexlers were not rich, Grace always carried herself like a duchess, and prided herself on her home and appearance.

29. What was Denton Deere's diagnosis of Sydelle Pulaski?

From Quiz The Westing Game

Answer: traveling sporadic myositis

Denton Deere didn't actually know what Sydelle had, but he made something up in order to impress Angela.

30. "Hail to thee, O land of opportunity! You have made me, the son of poor immigrants..." Upon finishing his thanks, which word did Sam Westing not use to describe himself?

From Quiz The Westing Will

Answer: well-liked

Sam Westing was never really well-liked. Some people held personal grudges or just would rather have not been in his company. He became sad and lonely after his daughter, Violet, killed herself.

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