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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Solutions: Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Turtle in Westing Mansion?
(a) She and her friends decided to trick everyone on Halloween and pretend to be ghosts.
(b) It was Halloween and she wanted to discount the story of a ghost.
(c) She was staying there because of a bet in which she would earn $2 for each minute she stayed there.
(d) It was Halloween and she wanted to see the ghost that was supposed to be there.

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

3. Why did Turtle run out of the mansion after only eleven minutes?
(a) She only needed $22.
(b) She heard a throbbing whisper and ran away.
(c) She felt a waxy hand grab her arm.
(d) The boys pretended to be ghosts and scared her.

4. Which of the following did not happen to Westing?
(a) He had a note beside him on the bed.
(b) He was killed by a relative.
(c) He was found in the bedroom of Westing Mansion.
(d) He had a daughter that he lost track of.

5. What did Angela do when she disguised herself in Chapter 14?
(a) Searched everyone's room for clues.
(b) Followed the person she thought was the bomber.
(c) Planted the next bomb.
(d) Searched under all the car hoods.

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. Mrs. Wexler had plans for the entire $10,000 that she and Mr. Hoo got. What was her plan?

3. Which pair of heirs did not get their money?

4. Why did Angela and Mrs. Pulaski dress alike to go to the party?

5. Why was Angela upset and crying at the party?

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