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Sam Westing hired Otis to keep watch over his ex-wife Crow to make sure that she didn't get into any trouble. Later on Judge Ford hires him to investigate (he is a private investigator) all of the Westing Heirs.

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How is Otis Amber related to Sam Westing in The Westing Game?

Otis Amber claims to have delivered packages to Sam Westing, but he is really a private investigator that Sam Westing hired to make sure Crow didn't ever use the Westing name? (if you want an easier answer) i said that he delivered letters from EJ Plum ettorney both times


How is how is Otis amber related to Sam westing?

Otis Amber is an investigator/spy(:


Who is the private investigator in the westing games?

Otis Amber


Who was the private investigator that judge ford hired?

Judge Ford hired Cormoran Strike, a private investigator and former military police officer, to investigate the death of her stepbrother, Charlie Bristow. Strike is the main protagonist in the detective series written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.


When does Otis amber stand out in the westing games?

Otis Amber "stands out" in different parts throughout the book. Firstly, whenever he enters, he exclaims. "Otis Amber is here!" It makes him stand out, in many situations. Also, Otis Amber turns out to be a private investigator, and was actually disguised as the 62-year old delivery man. At the end, in Turtle's trial, Otis Amber explained who hired him as the investigator.


What word did madame Hoo learn from Otis amber?

Madame Hoo learned the word "dawdling" from Otis Amber.


Is Barney Northrup Otis amber?

No, Barney Northrup and Otis Amber are two different characters in the book "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. Barney Northrup is a fake identity created by Sandy McSouthers, while Otis Amber is a private investigator hired to help solve the mystery of Samuel W. Westing's death.


How old is Otis Amber of the westing game?

Otis Amber is 62 years old in the beginning but around 67 in the end


How would you describe Otis amber from the westing game?

Otis Amber is a mysterious and eccentric character in "The Westing Game." He is a private investigator hired to look into the Westing murder case, but his constant coughing and odd behavior lead others to question his credibility. Despite his quirks, Otis proves to be essential in unraveling the secrets of the Westing mansion.


Who was really was Otis amber?

Otis Amber was a fictional character from The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. While Otis appears to be a dim-witted boy, he is actually a private investigator.


Who hired Otis in The Westing Games and why?

Sam Westing hired Otis to serve as the doorman of Sunset Towers because he recognized Otis's honesty and loyalty. Otis had worked for Sam Westing in the past and was a trusted employee.


Why is Otis amber innocent?

Otis Amber is innocent in the book "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg because he did not steal the statue of Angel. He was simply a pawn in the scheme orchestrated by Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and the children, Claudia and Jamie. Otis Amber was hired to pose as the mysterious donor of the statue to create a captivating story for the museum. His innocence is revealed when Mrs. Frankweiler confesses the truth to Claudia and Jamie at the end of the book.