The Death of Mrs. Westaway Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Hal tell Ezra, Abel, and Harding that she let things go on for so long even though she suspected that she was not Maud's daughter? (from Chapters 28 - 37)

Hal tells them she had intentionally tried to deceive them.

Hal does not give them a reason when they ask why she deceived them for so long.

Hal tells them that she had really wanted to be part of a family.

Hal tells them she had been in desperate need of money.

2.

Why is Hal shocked when she walks into Mrs. Warren's room? (from Chapters 46 - 50)

Hal discovers that Ezra had been dressing up as Mrs. Warren.

Hal is not shocked by anything she sees in Mrs. Warren's room.

Hal finds several pictures of Ezra in Mrs. Warren's room.

Hal finds that Ezra is in Mrs. Warren's room.

3.

Why does Hal feel so self-conscious at the graveside service? (from Chapters 8 - 13)

Hal feels self-conscious because everyone is staring at her.

Hal feels self-conscious because Mr. Treswick insists that she sit with the family.

Hal feels self-conscious because Ezra gives her the bucket to throw dirt onto the coffin.

Hal feels self-conscious because Ezra demands to know why she is there.

4.

Why did Ezra kill Maud? (from Chapters 46 - 50)

To keep Maud from telling the police the truth about Maggie.

To keep Maud from telling their mother the truth about what happened to Maggie.

To keep Maud from telling Hal the truth about her parents.

To keep Maud from inheriting the bulk of the estate.

5.

Why did Ezra kill Mrs. Warren? (from Chapters 46 - 50)

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren because he did not want her to inherit any of his mother's money.

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren accidentally because he thought she was Hal.

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren because he knew she was trying to warn Hal she was in danger.

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren to keep her from telling Harding that Ezra murdered both Maggie and Maud.

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