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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. What lie did Judge Ford catch Mrs. Wexler in at the party?
(a) She claimed to know the answer to the clues.
(b) She told Turtle that she was her favorite daughter.
(c) She claimed to be a niece to Mr. Westing.
(d) She shared a false clue to get Judge Ford to share one of hers.

2. Why didn't Mrs. Hoo attend the first meeting for the reading of the Will?
(a) She was actually the murderer and didn't want to go.
(b) She wasn't told and didn't speak English so didn't hear about it.
(c) She didn't believe she was part of the Will.
(d) She had to open the restaurant while the others met.

3. There was a lot of speculation by the group outside Westing House about how Westing died. Which of the following was NOT a part of that speculation?
(a) He got stung by a bee.
(b) Turtle stumbled and fell on his head.
(c) He was poisoned.
(d) He committed suicide.

4. What did Mrs. Pulaski criticize Judge Ford about?
(a) For not sharing her clues.
(b) Being snooty.
(c) Choosing her career over marriage.
(d) For doing a man's job.

5. Which two residents of Sunset Towers did not go to the reading of the Will?
(a) Turtle and Angela.
(b) Dr. and Mrs. Wexler.
(c) Turtle and Chris.
(d) Dr. Wexler and Madame Hoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the two boys who were to stay overnight at the Westing House?

2. Why didn't Chris sign the check and give his partner his half of the money?

3. What clues were left on the elevator wall for all to see?

4. What conclusion did Judge Ford and Sandy come up with?

5. Using the clues provided, and accounting for the missing words, who did Sydelle Pulaski announce as the murderer?

(see the answer key)

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