Chapter 16-18
What is Flora's connection to the Westings?
She made Violet Westing's wedding dress.
Why did Violet Westing kill herself?
Because she didn't want to marry the senator. She truly loved George Theodorakis.
Who is the thief in Sunset Towers?
Madame Hoo.
Who did Turtle kick the day of the meeting?
Barney Northrup.
What is Otis Amber's real occupation?
A private investigator
What do Turtle and Flora start calling each other?
Who do Judge Ford and Sandy want to protect? Why?
They want to protect Crow because they think she is Sam Westing's ex wife
He dies of a heart attack. Dr. Sidney Sikes pronounces him dead.
Where did the 3rd bomb explode at? Who did it hurt?
It exploded at Angela's Wedding Shower and only she was hurt.
What makes Crow change her mind about James Hoo being the bomber?
He gives her shoe insoles that he created.
What did Chris bring to Angela's hospital room?
He brought a letter that Theo wrote for Angela. The letter had one of Crow and Otis' missing clues.
Fireworks and the house burning down
What two hints does Theo find from his clues?
A chemical formula that could explain the bombs (NH4NO3) and Otis' name.
Where does the fourth bomb go off and why was it set?
The bomb is placed in the elevator of Sunset Towers. It goes off in the lobby and on Turtle's floor. Turtle set the bomb to frame herself as the bomber and to protect Angela.
What does Turtle "lose" about herself and why is that important?
She has to cut off her braid after the bomb. Her braid is like her armor and identity.
Why did Theo think he had won the chess match? Why did he lose?
He had taken Sandy's queen. That was just a trick to leave room for the king to win.
She sold her share of Sunset Towers and paid for his education.
Who figured out who the true bomber was and how?
Turtle and Sydelle Pulaski figured it out. Turtle found evidence in Angela's bag. Sydelle overheard Turtle and Angela talking in the hospital room.
What important clue does Turtle gain through Sandy's connection?
She goes to his dentist's office and sees buck toothed fake teeth.
Who does Crow give her inheritance to and why?
She gives half to Otis for the soup kitchen and half to Angela because she reminds her of Violet.
What are the four identities of Westing?
Sam Westing, Barney Northrup, Sandy McSouthers, and Julian Eastman
How does the story come full circle at the end?
Turtle (now T.R.) will teach Alice Wexler chess just like she played with Westing for years. Before her, Sam Westing also played against Judge Ford.