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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. Which of the following was NOT listed in the letters as features of the apartments?
(a) A uniformed doorman.
(b) Water and sewage included in the rent.
(c) Maid service.
(d) A picture window in every room.

2. What happened to Westing, according to the parties gathered outside Westing House?
(a) He is a recluse in the Mansion.
(b) He is a ghost that haunts the Mansion.
(c) He went away.
(d) His corpse is rotting in the carpet.

3. 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.

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

5. Why did Mr. Hoo decide to stay as a guest for the party he was also catering?
(a) Turtle begged him and he could never refuse her.
(b) He was made to feel very welcome by Mrs. Wexler.
(c) He realized there would be talk of the clues.
(d) His son was going to be honored for winning a medal.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their third snowbound day, what decision did the heirs face?

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

3. How did Mrs. Sydelle get hurt?

4. 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?

5. How did Turtle get into Westing Mansion?

(see the answer key)

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