The Westing Game Chapter 9-12

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What is an alibi?

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An alibi is a defense used in legal situations where a person claims to have been somewhere else when a crime was committed, thus proving they could not have been involved.

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Why was it difficult for Mr. Hoo to read Sydelle's shorthand notes?

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Mr. Hoo found it difficult to read Sydelle's shorthand notes because they were written in Polish.

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Who is George Theodorakis?

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George Theodorakis is a character in 'The Westing Game' who is the father of Chris and Theo Theodorakis and took Westing's daughter Violet to a dance.

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What was Sydelle Pulaski's reason for wanting to dress as a twin with Angela?

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Sydelle Pulaski wanted to dress as a twin with Angela so she could find out who had a twin.

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Who wrote the note 'BRAIDED KICKING TORTOISE 'SI A BRAT'?

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The note was written by Doug Hoo.

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What does it mean to have a guilty conscience?

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Having a guilty conscience means feeling remorse or regret for something wrong that one has done.

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What is shorthand?

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Shorthand is a method of writing that uses symbols or abbreviations to represent sounds, words, or phrases, allowing for faster writing.

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What role does Violet Westing play in the story?

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Violet Westing is the daughter of Sam Westing and is a significant character in the backstory of 'The Westing Game'.

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What is the significance of the character Angela Wexler?

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Angela Wexler is a character who represents the pressures of family expectations and personal identity in 'The Westing Game'.

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What does it mean to adjourn a meeting?

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To adjourn a meeting means to suspend it to a later time or date.