The Investigation
Turtle takes a more serious role in solving the mystery by doing this.
Begins actively investigating and piecing together clues
This name is one of the identities connected to Sam Westing.
Barney Northrup
A second explosion increases fear among the heirs.
Another bombing occurs
Turtle collects these from multiple heirs.
Clue words
Angela’s actions after earlier events make others see her differently.
She becomes more independent
This character is revealed to be alive and involved in the game.
Sam Westing
Another identity believed to be Sam Westing.
Sandy McSouthers
These events cause heirs to become more suspicious of one another.
The bombings
The clues are believed to form this when combined.
A larger message
Grace Wexler continues focusing on this.
Appearance and social status
This identity is connected to multiple disguises used throughout the story.
Sam Westing’s multiple identities
This character is suspected of being part of Westing’s disguises.
Julian R. Eastman
Turtle begins to suspect this about the bombings.
They are connected to the game
Pairs begin to struggle because of this issue.
Not trusting each other
Judge Ford continues reflecting on this.
Her past connection to Sam Westing
Turtle realizes that several people may actually be this in disguise.
The same person (Sam Westing)
Turtle begins to connect these identities as belonging to one person.
Westing, Northrup, and Sandy
The bombings may be used to do this.
Distract or manipulate the heirs
Turtle’s strategy gives her this advantage.
Having more clues than other players
Otis Amber continues doing this around Sunset Towers.
Delivering messages
The mystery shifts from solving a death to solving this bigger idea.
Discovering who is pretending to be Sam Westing
The major realization about identities in these chapters.
One person is playing multiple roles
The person responsible for the bombings is believed to be this.
Someone involved in the game
The clues may not be random but instead this.
Part of a planned pattern
Turtle becomes known for this behavior in the game.
Being the most determined and strategic player