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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Westing's Wake: Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Angela and Mrs. Pulaski dress alike to go to the party?
(a) They thought one of the clues was about twins and wanted to get someone to talk about twins.
(b) They wanted to be like mother and daughter.
(c) They didn't plan it, they just happened to wear the same thing.
(d) They wanted to confuse everyone about who was who.

2. Why did Turtle kick everything in her room as she left in Chapter 9?
(a) She was always angry and always kicking things.
(b) Her mother hurt her feelings by saying everything she had belonged to Angela.
(c) The secretary made her mad by not sharing her shorthand notes.
(d) Doug pulled her braid.

3. Each of the pairs of heirs gained something from their partner. What did Turtle gain from her partner?
(a) She got to stop going to school so that she could help her partner.
(b) She received acceptance and nurturing.
(c) She got to share all the clues with other partners.
(d) She got to keep all the $10,000.

4. What did Mr. Hoo think caused the explosion in the kitchen of the coffee shop?
(a) Heat from the stove.
(b) He thought it was faked.
(c) A bomb.
(d) Fireworks planted in the kitchen.

5. What is strange about the Westing House?
(a) It has reflective windows all around.
(b) Kids live in it all alone.
(c) Mr. Westing is found dead in it.
(d) It is supposed to be empty but has smoke coming out of the chimney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Turtle want so badly that she was willing to accept a bet to stay in the Westing Mansion?

2. What was the problem with Turtle's and Flora's investigation by Chapter 15?

3. Why did Theo think Otis is the murderer?

4. Two people at Sunset Towers were not heirs. Who were they?

5. What did Mrs. Pulaski criticize Judge Ford about?

(see the answer key)

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