Sam Westing's Mystery and Heirs

Turtle Wexler embarks on a Halloween adventure to the Westinghouse, where she discovers a corpse. The next day, she reads about the mysterious death of Sam Westing in the newspaper. The story unfolds with details of Westing's life, his legacy, and the notification of heirs for the reading of his will, setting the stage for a mysterious inheritance.

What was Turtle Wexler's appearance as she approached the Westinghouse?

• She appeared as a detective.

• She was dressed as a ghost.

• She looked like a princess.

• She resembled a witch.

Why was Doug chosen as the timekeeper during Turtle's vigil?

• He was the oldest.

• He was the bravest.

• He was the smartest.

• He could run faster than anyone in Wisconsin.

What did Turtle carry with her for the night vigil?

• A camera and a notebook.

• A magic wand and a spell book.

• A flashlight, sandwiches, and a silver cross.

• A map and a compass.

What did Turtle discover inside the Westinghouse?

• A mysterious painting.

• A corpse in a four-poster bed.

• A secret passage.

• A hidden treasure.

How did the newspaper describe Sam Westing's life?

• A life of poverty and struggle.

• A life of luxury and ease.

• A life of crime and deceit.

• A life filled with mystery and tragedy.

What was Sam Westing's response when asked about the secret of his success?

• Innovation and creativity.

• Clean-living, hard work, and fair play.

• Luck and fortune.

• Connections and influence.

What was the content of the letters sent to the heirs of Sam Westing's estate?

• A warning about the Westinghouse.

• A request for a donation.

• A notification of their inheritance.

• An invitation to a party.