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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 Turtle think that it would be a good idea to call Flora Baumbach by another name?
(a) She wanted to use Flora's name as a secret code.
(b) She wanted to call her mom because she was so nice to her.
(c) Because everyone thought she was saying bomb when she called her.
(d) She thought Baumbach was a stupid name.

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

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

4. Why did Judge Ford repeatedly call herself stupid?
(a) She gave her checks to Sandy and he died.
(b) She couldn't solve the mystery.
(c) She had lost her clues.
(d) Sam Westing had won the game and was her partner.

5. What did Judge Ford tell the heirs about the two million dollars?
(a) That there was never two million dollars; it was a a lie.
(b) That they were to divide the two million between all of them since no one really won.
(c) That they didn't solve the puzzle so they didn't get it.
(d) That she was the one who won the two million.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Turtle say she saw Crow put in Sandy's flask?

2. Why didn't Doug's feet hurt when he was trailing Otis Amber?

3. What did the heirs receive in their envelopes at the second reading of the Will?

4. What does Judge Ford recognize as the famous Westing trap?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What clues indicate to the reader that the heirs were jittery and nervous after the repeated bombings?

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

3. Why did the Judge Ford warn Sandy that they needed to keep their wits about them in Chapter 24?

4. When Julian R. Eastman died, who else died with him?

5. Why did the bomb squad seem indifferent to the fact that Turtle had been blasted by the latest bomb?

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

8. What was the surprise that, when found out, had Turtle calling everyone a liar?

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

10. What help did Denton provide for Chris?

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