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The Death of Mrs. Westaway Quiz

Ruth Ware

This Study Guide consists of approximately 62 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Death of Mrs. Westaway.

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Epigraph - Chapter 7

Chapters 8 - 13

Chapters 14 - 20

Chapters 21 - 27

Chapters 28 - 37

Chapters 38 - 45

Chapters 46 - 50

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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The Death of Mrs. Westaway Quiz

Ruth Ware

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why did Ezra kill Maud? (from Chapters 46 - 50)

To keep Maud from telling Hal the truth about her parents.

To keep Maud from telling their mother the truth about what happened to Maggie.

To keep Maud from telling the police the truth about Maggie.

To keep Maud from inheriting the bulk of the estate.

2.

Why is Hal so desperately in need of money? (from Epigraph - Chapter 7)

Hal spends a good deal on alcohol.

Hal is still trying to pay for her mother's funeral.

Hal likes to play the lottery.

Hal borrowed money from a loan shark.

3.

Why is Hal surprised when she goes inside the church at Mrs. Westaway's funeral? (from Chapters 8 - 13)

There is no one she recognizes in the church.

There are very few people at the funeral.

There is no heat inside the church.

The church is full.

4.

Why did Ezra kill Mrs. Warren? (from Chapters 46 - 50)

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren accidentally because he thought she was Hal.

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren to keep her from telling Harding that Ezra murdered both Maggie and Maud.

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren because he knew she was trying to warn Hal she was in danger.

Ezra killed Mrs. Warren because he did not want her to inherit any of his mother's money.

5.

Why does Maggie tear pages out of her diary? (from Chapters 21 - 27)

To keep Mrs. Westaway from discovering the name of the baby's father.

To keep Maud from reading the diary and reporting to Mrs. Westaway.

To keep Mrs. Westaway from reading what Maggie has written about her.

Maggie has come to realize she has made mistakes in her life and does not want Mrs. Westaway to know about them.

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