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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Chris feel at the prospect of being taken hostage by Doctor Deere?
(a) He was glad because then Turtle couldn't get to him.
(b) He was afraid he would miss the wedding.
(c) He was thrilled with the attention.
(d) He was afraid Dr. Deere would steal the whole check.

2. What happened to Dr. Wexler after the game is over?
(a) He left his wife and moved out of Sunset Towers.
(b) He became depressed and began drinking even more.
(c) He left the medical field and devoted himeself full time to being a bookie.
(d) He got appointed to the inquiry panel for the state lottery.

3. What was Grace Wexler's attitude toward Turtle at the end of the book?
(a) She no longer recognized Turtle as her daughter.
(b) She still treated her like an unwanted stepchild.
(c) She was angry at Turtle for breaking up Angela and Dr. Deere and refused to speak to her.
(d) She was proud of Turtle, who was becoming a lawyer.

4. Which heir did Judge Ford believe was actually Sam Westing?
(a) Crow.
(b) Sandy.
(c) Mrs. Wexler.
(d) Turtle.

5. Why did Dr. Deere take Chris to the hospital?
(a) To get a new treatment for his ailment that didn't involve surgery.
(b) To show Chris what Dr. Deere did all day.
(c) To keep him from searching for clues.
(d) For a visit to Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indication was there that the heirs were jittery?

2. Why did Sydelle Pulaski throw her crutches into the air?

3. What did Judge Ford do at the second meeting that shocked everyone?

4. Who was the only heir the Judge did not investigate?

5. Who did Judge Ford believe must be protected and why?

Short Essay Questions

1. The second time the heirs signed the receipt for their invitation, they changed the description of the position they were signing as. Why was this?

2. Why did George Theodorakis falter while telling the story of Violet Westing?

3. How did Judge Ford react when told by Sandy that Jake Wexler was a bookie?

4. What happened that meant Mrs. Hoo no longer had to wear dresses with splits, or cook any longer?

5. Describe what event was occurring at the beginning of Chapter 16.

6. After examining all her information for the newspaperman, who did Judge Ford believe must be protected from Westing's mischief and why did she think this?

7. After reexamining their clues, who did Grace and Mr. Hoo think was involved in the mystery?

8. What realization did Judge Ford suddenly make that convinced her that Westing was still alive?

9. Why was Turtle so happy at the last meeting of the heirs?

10. Why did Mrs. Wexler's attitude suddenly change toward Turtle at the end of the novel?

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