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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Bomb: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Several people are mentioned as limping. What is the reason given?
(a) We are never told why they limp.
(b) They stepped in a hole.
(c) They got kicked by Turtle.
(d) They have a long-term physical handicap.

2. Why didn't Dr. Wexler attend the first meeting for the reading of the Will?
(a) He was supposed to be doing an operation but was actually gambling.
(b) He thought the meeting was stupid and wanted no part of it.
(c) He didn't hear about the meeting.
(d) He was afraid he would be picked out as the murderer.

3. Why couldn't the thief read the shorthand notes after they were stolen?
(a) They were written in magic disappearing ink.
(b) They were written in Polish.
(c) The note's author couldn't really write shorthand, but was pretending.
(d) No one can read shorthand.

4. Why did Doug panic when Mr. Hoo mentioned alibis?
(a) Because he was the one who murdered Mr. Westing.
(b) Because he had been there the night of the supposed murder.
(c) Because he knew who the culprit was and didn't want them caught.
(d) Because he couldn't remember where he was the night of the murder.

5. What did Turtle think the expression, "Take stock in America," meant from the Will?
(a) To look at the song, "America, America!" for clues.
(b) That the winner must buy land in America.
(c) To buy stock and whoever earns the most money, wins.
(d) That the murderer is not one of the Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela showed her affection for her sister in what way?

2. When E.J. Plum started the reading of the Will, what do readers find out about why the residents of Sunset Towers were included in the Will?

3. How did Turtle get into Westing Mansion?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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