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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sixteen Heirs: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was speculated as being the real reason Dr. Wexler didn't attend the first reading of the Will?
(a) He was gambling on a game.
(b) He was angry at his wife.
(c) He had cheated Mr. Westing out of some money.
(d) He had an emergency surgery.

2. What is one trait of the Sunset Towers apartment building?
(a) It faces the West toward the sunset.
(b) It had only one apartment left to rent when the notes went out.
(c) It has four towers, one on each corner.
(d) Each apartment has a view of the Westing Mansion.

3. What was supposed to be wrong with Sydelle Pulaski?
(a) She was supposed to have a wasting disease.
(b) She had cheated Mr. Westing and so was afraid to come to the reading.
(c) She couldn't read or write.
(d) She didn't get along with any of the others.

4. What object was in the center of the library when the heirs gather there?
(a) A library table with the Will on it.
(b) An open casket.
(c) A table that held several items that would belong to the heirs.
(d) A tall statue that was covered.

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

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. How was Mr. Westing's corpse found?

3. How long did it take for all the apartments and offices in the Sunset Towers to be rented out?

4. Why was Turtle in Westing Mansion?

5. What exciting story did Turtle have to tell her family, but decided not to tell all the details?

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