| Chapter 17: Some Solutions |
| #1 |
What indication is there that the heirs were jittery? |
They keep calling the bomb squad to check things. |
| #2 |
After reexamining their clues, who does Grace and Mr. Hoo think is involved in the mystery? |
The lawyer, Ed Plum just because he was a lawyer. |
| #3 |
Who does Theo discover when he analyzes his clues? |
The formula for an explosive and the name of a suspect. |
| #4 |
Why does Theo think that he must be dreaming? |
Crow pulls him into her room and he prays with her. |
| #5 |
Why does Theo think Otis is the murderer? |
When he puts his clues together, the leftover letters spell Otis. |
| Chapter 18: The Trackers |
| #1 |
Why does Turtle think that it would be a good idea to call Flora Baumbach by another name? |
Because everyone thinks she is sying bomb when she calls her. |
| #2 |
Who was Rosalie? |
She was Flora Baumbach's daughter. |
| #3 |
What assignment does Theo give to Doug Hoo? |
To follow Otis Amber. |
| #4 |
What does the letter say that Otis Amber delivered to Doug? |
It said to be at the house on Saturday. |
| #5 |
How does Chris feel at the prospect of being taken hostage by Doctor Deere? |
He is thrilled with the attention. |
| Chapter 19: Odd Relatives |
| #1 |
How did Turtle defend the use of the radio in school? |
She said it helped her toothache. |
| #2 |
To whom is Crow referring when she uses the term 'foot butcher'? |
Dr. Wexler |
| #3 |
Who does Otis Amber accuse of being responsible for the bombings? |
Mr. Hoo |
| #4 |
According to the judge, what is Westing's first mistake? |
He invited Sydelle Pulaski instead of Sybil Pulaski. |
| #5 |
What unusual fact does Judge Ford find out about Mrs. Wexler? |
She is related to the cleaning woman. |
| Chapter 20: Confessions |
| #1 |
Why was Theo in the hospital? |
He was hurt in a chemistry experiment explosion. |
| #2 |
Why didn't Doug's feet hurt when he was trailing Otis Amber? |
He had the paper insoles. |
| #3 |
Who did Judge Ford think the heirs needed to protect? |
Sam Westing's ex-wife. |
| #4 |
Why did George Theodorakis falter while telling the story of Violet Westing? |
He had been in love with her. |
| #5 |
Who does Judge Ford believe must be protected and why? |
Berthe Crow because she believes Crow is Westing's ex-wife. |
