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The Westing Game

by Ellen Raskin

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The Westing Game

In Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game, Sam Westing's supposed murder is central to a mystery involving his heirs, each with potential motives linked to financial gain. Theo Theodorakis might desire...

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The Westing Game

Dr. Denton Deere diagnoses Mr. Hoo's claim about poisoned tea as "paranoia" in "The Westing Game." This diagnosis is seen as obvious, as Sandy McSouthers notes that being paranoid is reasonable given...

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The Westing Game

During the snowstorm, the heirs in "The Westing Game" work on solving their clues to unravel the mystery of the game. They are grouped into pairs, plotting and problem-solving in secrecy. Some, like...

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During the heirs' meeting in the coffee shop, a bomb exploded in the kitchen, causing chaos and panic. Mrs. Thodorakis was covered in what appeared to be blood but was actually tomato sauce. The...

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