The Westing Game Questions on Chapter 8
The Westing Game
Motives Behind Sam Westing's Potential Murder in "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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What was Denton Deere's diagnosis of Mr. Hoo's claim about poisoned tea in "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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What are the heirs trying to do during the snowstorm in 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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What occurred in the coffee shop during the heirs' meeting in The Westing Game?
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...