Test your memory with this multiple choice quiz about the book The Westing Game!
There is one question for every chapter in the book. The answers are at the very bottom of this page.

 

  1. Why were the letters signed Barney Northrup?

    Sam Westing wanted to lure the people over to Sunset Towers to see which team could find out who killed him.
    Because that was his name.
    That was the name of the building.

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

    To earn money.
    To prove she's brave
    Because she really enjoyed it there.

  3. Why was this chapter called Tenants In And Out?

    Because after they moved in they noticed smoke coming from the old Westing House so they all ran out to see.
    Because after they moved in they got scared and moved right back out.
    Because all the tenants were constantly coming and going.

  4. How did Violet Westing died?

    She drowned.
    She Was shot.
    She became ill.

  5. What did the letter say in chapter 5?

    Never mind.
    You're an heir.
    Congratulations.

  6. Why did the will say that the police are helpless?

    Sam Westing didn't want the police to help them find out.
    Sam Westing never had any luck with the police.
    The police felt this case couldn't be solved due to lack of clues.

  7. Sam Westings' will said that they were playing a game but why was it called a game?

    He wanted them to think of it as a game.
    He wanted to give them false clues.
    He always loved games.

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

    Everyone starts fighting.
    They became scared.
    They became frustrated.

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

    They were stolen.
    They magically vanished.
    They became invisible.

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

    She usually thinks that she's really early.
    She got lost.
    She was the killer.

  11. Why did Sydelle Pulaski blame Mr. Hoo and Mrs. Wexler for steeling her notebook?

    She left it on the counter in Mr. Hoo's restaurant.
    She saw it in his car.
    She saw one just like it in Mrs. Wexlers' kitchen.

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

    Angela Wexler.
    Sydelle Pulaski.
    Turtle Wexler.

  13. Who do you think planned the second bomb?

    Angela Wexler.
    Mr. Hoo.
    Mrs. Wexler.

  14. Why was everybody spying on others?

    They wanted to find out the others clues.
    They wanted to find the killer.
    They didn't trust the others.

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

    Turtle.
    Doug Hoo.
    Angela Wexler.

  16. Who did Grace Wexler slam the door on?

    Otis Amber
    Jake Wexler
    Madame Hoo

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

    Boom!
    Bomb!
    Fire!

  18. How old is Flora Baumbach?

    60
    55
    32

  19. How old was Crow when she got divorced?

    40
    31
    16

  20. What is Mr. McSouthers first name?

    Alexander
    Sandy
    Michael

  21. What were the explosions in Sunset Towers?

    Fireworks
    Bombs
    Screams

  22. What was Grace Wexler's maiden name?

    Gracie Windkloppel
    Grace Windkloppel
    Grace Wexler

  23. What is Flora Baumbach's daughters name?

    Rosalie
    Sherry
    Rose

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

    Lemonade
    Wine
    Pepsi

  25. Why was Turtle crying?

    Sandy died
    She didn't win
    Crow went to jail

  26. What is Otis Amber's job?

    Private investigator
    Delivery boy
    Doorman

  27. What should have Turtle done to Barney Northup?

    Kick him
    Punch him
    Hug him

  28. What had Jake Wexler give up?

    Private practice
    Work
    Grace

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

    Neurologist
    Vet
    Dressmaker

  30. What was Judge Ford appointed to?

    United States Supreme Court
    Lawyer
    Judge


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you notice that the correct answer is always "A"?