The Westing Game ch. 18-20

Turtle Wexler is the bomber.

• True

• False

George Theodorakis was once in love with Violet Westing.

• True

• False

Alice, Mrs. Baumbach’s daughter, died from cancer as a child.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mrs. Baumbach's daughter died from pneumonia at 19.

By the end of these chapters, it is clear that Denton only cares about the money.

• True

• False

How did Sydelle Pulaski find out who the bomber is (or who she thinks is the bomber?)

• She overheard Turtle and Angela talking about it.

• The bomber confessed it to her in an attempt to frighten her into sharing clues.

• She was the bomber, so she knew it all along.

• She caught the bomber planting one of the bombs.

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

• Dr. Deere because he needed the money

• Chris because his wheelchair is fake

• Ed Plum because of his name

• Turtle because she is in everyone's business

How did Chris feel about the prospect of being taken hostage by Dr. Deere?

• He was thrilled with the attention

• He was glad because Turtle can't get to him

• He was afraid he would miss the wedding.

• He was afraid Dr. Deere would steal the whole check.

How did Turtle defend the use of her radio in school?

• She said she was doing research for a science project

• She said it helped her toothache

• She said it helped her study by shutting out noises

• She said her mother told her she could bring it

According to the judge, what was Westing’s first mistake?

• He invited Mrs. Wexler thinking she was a relative

• He included Jake Wexler, who was a bookie

• He insulted her with the words he chose for their clues

• He invited Sydelle Pulaski instead of Sybil Pulaski

Why was Theo in the hospital?

• He was hurt when setting off one of the bomb

• He was hurt in a chemistry experiment explosion

• Someone hit him in the elevator

• He had a bicycle accident