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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fact did Turtle suddenly remember that helped her know the game was still on?

2. Why did Turtle lie about Otis Amber?

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

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

5. Who were the guests at Angela's shower?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why was Judge Ford so concerned about Crow in Chapter 22?

6. Why had Turtle and Theo decided against having children?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deductive reasoning is a technique for taking meaning from a work of literature. It involves logic: the conclusion drawn when fact one relates in a certain way to fact two. However, often an invalid logic statement results when fact one and fact two are not true. The conclusion is therefore not true, though the relationship between the first two facts is logical. Find an example of such a situation in the novel and discuss it fully.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Sam Westing devised the Westing game? What insight into his thoughts does the author give us as clues to his motives? What do you think about his motives? Do you approve of what he did, or not? Why or why not? Give examples from the book for your answers, including why you may or may not approve of his motives - i.e., how did what he do affect the various characters?

Essay Topic 3

Grace feels the "third bedroom is a trifle small" but it will be okay for Turtle. What does this show about how she regards Turtle? What are some other indications throughout the story that show her feelings toward Turtle? How does Grace's relationship with her children, and the way it changes over the span of the novel, show her growth in character?

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