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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. Why did Theo think Otis is the murderer?
(a) Otis acted very suspicious when Mrs. Wexler asked him a simple question and Theo overheard them.
(b) When he pus his clues together, the leftover letters spelled Otis.
(c) He saw Otis leaving the scene of one of the bombings.
(d) He knew Otis had a grudge against Mr. Westing.

2. After reexamining their clues, who did Grace and Mr. Hoo think was involved in the mystery?
(a) The lawyer, Ed Plum, just because he was a lawyer.
(b) Turtle, because she was in everyone's business all the time.
(c) Chris, because he might be faking needing the wheelchair.
(d) The intern, because he needed money.

3. What, or who, was Grace Wexler ashamed of?
(a) Angela's fiance, Dr. Deere.
(b) Her daughter, Turtle.
(c) Her daughter, Angela.
(d) Her maiden name, Windkloppel.

4. In Chapter 19, who did Otis Amber accuse of being responsible for the bombings?
(a) Turtle Wexler.
(b) Mr. Hoo.
(c) Judge Ford.
(d) Mrs. Wexler.

5. Why was Sydelle using a polka dotted crutch in Chapter 29?
(a) She still used a crutch to get the extra attention from others.
(b) She carried a crutch only as a fashion statement, changing the design to match her dresses.
(c) She never recovered from a bombing injury.
(d) She had sprained her knee dancing the tango at a party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Judge Ford decide to move her investigation away from the Westings and onto the heirs?

2. At the beginning of the last chapter, who is dying and what from?

3. What did Angela do to suggest that she may have already kown the contents of the gift wrapped in good foil?

4. How was Judge Ford connected to Mr. Westing?

5. What noble thing did Angela do at her shower?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was there to be no liquor served at Crow and Otis Amber's wedding?

2. What did Mr. Hoo do that convinced Crow he couldn't be the bomber?

3. What is meant by the expression, "to go on the wagon"?

4. What confession did Turtle finally make that changed the way Judge Ford looked at the Westing game?

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

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

7. What happened at the shower that was significant to the mystery?

8. What help did Denton provide for Chris?

9. Why did Sydelle dress for the meeting in red and white stripes and decorate her cane with stars on blue?

10. Beside the identity of Sam Westing, what other identities did Westing take?

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