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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Solutions: Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did not happen to Westing?
(a) He had a daughter that he lost track of.
(b) He had a note beside him on the bed.
(c) He was killed by a relative.
(d) He was found in the bedroom of Westing Mansion.

2. How did Judge Ford describe Mrs. Wexler?
(a) As a controlling busybody.
(b) As a sophisticated lady.
(c) As a beautiful matron.
(d) As a social climber.

3. Why did this one pair of heirs not receive their money?
(a) They refused anything from Mr. Westing.
(b) They were accidently missed during the first meeting.
(c) They couldn't agree to work together.
(d) They didn't show up for the first meeting.

4. What indication was there that the heirs were jittery?
(a) They snuck around watching each other.
(b) They kept calling the bomb squad to check things.
(c) They accused each other of being the bomber, even their partners.
(d) They stayed inside and kept their doors locked.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Angela upset and crying at the party?

2. How was Mr. Westing's corpse found?

3. Why did Angela and Mrs. Pulaski dress alike to go to the party?

4. What is the setting of Chapter 7?

5. Why did Turtle run out of the mansion after only eleven minutes?

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