The Will, Tactics & Clues
What kind of name is Turtle?
All the single (and not single) ladies
Gentlemen and scholars
Random Things
100
What does J.J. Ford do to assist with solving the clues?
She hires a private investigator. (PI)
100
What Holiday does Turtle go into the Westing Mansion on a $2.00 a minute bet?
Halloween
100
How is Judge Ford connected to Sam Westing?
Her parents worked for Mr. Westing.
100
Where does Mr. Hoo's success come from at the end of the novel?
From the sales of his paper insoles.
100
Which character does the explosion in Hoo's restaurant injure?
Sydelle Pulaski
200
Theo is playing chess throughout the novel; who is he secretly playing?
Sandy
200
Why was Turlte's investment in Westing Paper Products (WPP) a great idea?
In chapter 20 when it was the highest it had ever been.
200
How does Sydelle try to get everyone's attention?
She creates the "Wasting Disease" and decorates her crutches.
200
What is Dr. Wexler's profession?
He is a podiatrist and Crow refers to him as a "Foot Butcher." He's also a bookie.
200
What unique trait does each apartment in Sunset Towers have?
A one-way window.
300
When are the residents referred to as "nieces and nephews?"
The first time E.J. Plum reads the will to them.
300
Why did Turtle have to cut her hair near the end of the novel?
Her hair was burned in the final bombing.
300
Why is Grace proud of Turtle at the end of the book?
Turtle grew-up to be a successful businesswoman (and lawyer).
300
Which character was in love with Violet Westing and hesitates to tell her story because it is painful and too emotional to speak about?
George Theodorakis
300
Five years after the mystery, which character grows a mustache and becomes a neurologist?
Dr. Deere
400
What unusual fact does Judge Ford find out about Mrs. Wexler?
Grace is related to the cleaning lady.
400
Near the end of the book, what is Turtle doing when she says she is "going to the library" every Saturday?
Turtle is playing chess with Sam.
400
Who was Rosalie?
She was Flora Baumbach's daughter.
400
How are Doug and Theo's families similar?
They both own restaurants in Sunset Towers.
400
Which expression from the will lead Turtle to buy Stocks and earn more money?
"Take Stock in America"
500
Which characters does Turtle tell her knowledge of Sam Westing about?
No one at all
500
What does Turtle lie to Sam about on his deathbed?
She said Crow and Otis were alive, but they had actually already died.
500
Why does Mrs. Wexler fix Turtle's hair and tell her she is 'pretty in pink?'
Grace was only using Turtle for her clues.
500
Why is Jake Wexlters position as a lottery commissioner ironic?
Jake was a bookie and now he prevents gambling.
500
What was the result of Chris's medical issues?
He is still wheelchair bound but his speech and trembling is corrected.
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