CH. 9-13

Why is Grace Wexler being nice to Turtle?

• She realizes how much she loves Turtle.

• She wants Turtle to share her clues.

• She wants Turtle to forgive her for treating her badly.

• She feels guilty for calling Turtle “ugly.”

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How did Turtle get her nickname?

• She is as slow as a turtle.

• Turtles are her favorite animals.

• She has a huge collection of turtles.

• She looked like a turtle when she was born.

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Why did Sydelle Pulaski transcribe the notes in Polish?

• So no one but her could read them

• She doesn’t speak English.

• Angela speaks Polish.

• She knew that Mr. Westing spoke only Polish.

Why was Angela unable to finish medical school?

• She wasn’t smart enough.

• She got kicked out because of her bad behavior.

• Her family couldn’t afford it.

• She decided she wanted to be a dressmaker instead of a doctor.

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Which of the following sentences BEST help you understand the meaning of the word crutch as used in chapter 12?

• “Turtle didn’t mean it that way, Sydelle… ”

• “She meant, you know, that people are so afraid of revealing their true selves, they have to hide behind some sort of prop.”

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Who was Violet Westing’s escort to a Westingtown party?

• Jake Wexler

• George Theodorakis

• Theo Theodorakis

• James Shin Hoo

Why is Flora Baumbach always smiling?

• She smiles to hide her pain.

• She is always in a good mood.

• She has a disability that makes her look like she’s always smiling.

• She’s sure she will inherit the Westing fortune.

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Who does Angela remind Flora Baumbach of?

• Turtle

• Sydelle

• Grace

• Violet Westing

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Where is the next bomb supposed to be placed?

• In the Westing mansion

• In the Wexler’s apartment

• In the lobby of Sunset Towers

• In Sydelle Pulaski’s apartment

Why does J.J. Ford believe that Grace Wexler is not Sam Westing’s niece?

• The private investigator told her.

• Sam Westing didn’t have any brothers or sisters.

• If she was related to him in the way she explained, her maiden name would be Westing and not Windsor.

• There is no evidence to prove that Grace is Sam Westing’s niece.