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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion did Judge Ford and Sandy come up with?
(a) That the best way to solve the puzzle was to combine all their clues.
(b) That Westing was out to get someone.
(c) That one of the brothers was the heir, probably Chris.
(d) That Westing really didn't plan to have anyone get the money.

2. How was Mr. Westing's corpse found?
(a) The group at Sunset Towers went exploring at the Mansion.
(b) A note was addressed to Turtle and mailed to her.
(c) The police received a tip from Chris after he saw a person with a limp go into the mansion.
(d) Turtle found it while attempting to spend the night in the Mansion on a dare.

3. Why did Mrs. Pulaski think she should have a bigger share of the inheritance?
(a) She was the only one who took notes on the clues in the Will.
(b) She used to work for Mr. Westing.
(c) She was the wife of Mr. Westing.
(d) She solved most of the puzzle with her clues.

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

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

6. Why did Angela hesitate to call the fire department?
(a) She wanted the restaurant to burn.
(b) She couldn't find the phone.
(c) She wasn't sure there was a fire.
(d) They were snowbound and she knew the fire department couldn't get through.

7. What was included in the Will?
(a) The fact that Turtle would get the Mansion.
(b) The distribution of his wealth among all sixteen heirs.
(c) The future plans for his paper plant.
(d) None of these answers are correct.

8. What clues were left on the elevator wall for all to see?
(a) Fake clues teasing Turtle about her braid.
(b) Fake clues meant to mislead the other heirs.
(c) Six clues found on the floor in the hallway.
(d) Additional clues left by Mr. Westing.

9. 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) His son was going to be honored for winning a medal.
(c) He was made to feel very welcome by Mrs. Wexler.
(d) He realized there would be talk of the clues.

10. Who did Turtle say her mother thought stole the shorthand notebook?
(a) Crow.
(b) Turtle.
(c) Angela.
(d) Mr. Hoo.

11. Why did Turtle kick everything in her room as she left in Chapter 9?
(a) Her mother hurt her feelings by saying everything she had belonged to Angela.
(b) Doug pulled her braid.
(c) She was always angry and always kicking things.
(d) The secretary made her mad by not sharing her shorthand notes.

12. What was the problem with Turtle's and Flora's investigation by Chapter 15?
(a) They were losing money at the stock market.
(b) They lost all their clues.
(c) They had a major disagreement.
(d) They got caught stealing a clue from Angela.

13. Why were the residents of Sunset Towers given an invitation to the reading of Westing's Will?
(a) They were to solve the mystery of Westing's death.
(b) Westing's daughter invited them to come.
(c) They were invited because Westing had no relatives left to inherit his estate.
(d) They weren't invited, but came out of curiousity.

14. What unique trait does each apartment in Sunset Towers have?
(a) A one-way window.
(b) A tower in the master bedroom.
(c) Each faces the sunset in the west.
(d) A beautiful marble floor in the foyer.

15. What did Turtle think the expression, "Take stock in America," meant from the Will?
(a) That the winner must buy land in America.
(b) To look at the song, "America, America!" for clues.
(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. What important clue did Theo give Angela?

2. What discovery did Chris Theodorakis make while birdwatching?

3. Which of the following was NOT listed in the letters as features of the apartments?

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

5. What did Judge Ford decide to do to help solve the puzzle?

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