The Westing Game Questions Ch 17-20 – Flashcards
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What were the 2 trading terms that Flora learned?
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bearish and bullish
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After re-examining their clues, who do Grace & Mr. Hoo think is involved in the mystery?
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they suspect E.J Plum is involved
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What does Theo discover when he analyzes his clues?
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he discovers a chemical formula for an explosive and the name Otis, whom he now believes is the murderer
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Why does Theo think he must be dreaming?
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he finds himself kneeling beside the praying Crow
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Why does Turtle think that it would be a good idea to call Flora Baumbach by another name?
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because the first part of her name sounds like "bomb" and everyone is already scared
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Who was Rosalie and how did she die?
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She was the retarded daughter of Flora; she died from pneumonia at the age of 19
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How is ammonium nitrate used?
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it is used in fertilizers, explosives and rocket propellants
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What assignment does Theo give to Doug Hoo?
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he tells him to follow Otis Amber
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What letter does Otis Amber deliver to Doug?
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it is a notice from E. J. Plum that all the heirs must attend a meeting at the Westing house
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What help does Denton hold out for Chris?
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Denton tells Chris that he has found a neurologist who works on problems like his
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How does Chris feel at the prospect of being taken hostage by Denton Deere?
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Chris hasn't had so much fun in years
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How did Turtle defend the use of the radio in school?
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she claimed to have a serious toothache for which only music could soothe the pain
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Who does Otis Amber accuse of being responsible for the bombings?
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he accuses James Shin Hoo
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To whom is Crow referring to when she uses the term "foot butcher?"
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Jake Wexler, the podiatrist
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How does Chris presume the blank envelope ended up in his bathrobe?
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He thinks that his brother, Theo, placed it there while accidentally using Chris' bathrobe
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How does Judge Ford react when told by Sandy that Jake Wexler is a bookie?
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She suspects he is only a small-time bookie and actually says that Jake is a far better person that Sam Westing who gambled, drank, cheated, lied, stole, and manipulated people
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According to the judge, what was Westing's first mistake?
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he intended Sybil Pulaski to be one of the heirs, but instead inadvertently selected Sydelle Pulaski
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What was the price of WPP at 2 oclock?
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the price of Westing Paper Products stock was $52 per sharie, the highest price in 15 years
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Why didn't Doug's feet hurt anymore?
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he was using paper innersoles
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Why was Theo in the hospital?
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he had made a slight miscalculation in this experiment causing an explosion
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Why did George Theodorakis falter while telling the story of Violet Westing?
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He found the story to be very emotional as well as painful
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Who does Judge Ford believe must be protected and why?
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She believes the former wife of Sam Westing must be protected as Sam probably holds her responsible for the suicide death of his daughter, Violet
