TWG Ch. 26
Why are the heirs surprised when Otis Amber testifies?
Otis had a gun.
What game show are the characters watching in this chapter?
Jeopardy
What important event happens in Chapter 28?
The heirs gather again to discuss the Westing mystery.
What are two adjectives to describe Kielburger?
Compassionate and Hopeful
The definition of bondage is
being sold into slavery
Who are the three people who hired Otis Amber?
Sam Westing, Barney Northrup, and Judge Ford
Who performs especially well while watching the Jeopardy game?
Turtle Wexler
Who begins putting together more clues about Sam Westing’s identity?
Turtle Wexler
"It Takes a Child" is a short documentary film. What is a documentary?
A nonfiction film that gives information about important or noteworthy people, places or events.
capacity
a person's role or position for a job
What does Turtle believed Crow put in Sandy's flask?
lemon juice
What skill does Turtle show during the game?
She is very intelligent and quick at answering trivia questions.
What realization do some characters begin to have about Sam Westing?
That he may have been disguised as different people throughout the story.
How does the opening of "It Takes a Child" documentary introduce the setting?
by showing scenes and music of the place he visited to give viewers a sense of the culture
inquired
asked
What was Turtle's role in the court?
lawyer
Why is Turtle’s performance during Jeopardy important to the story?
It shows how smart and observant she is, which helps her solve parts of the Westing mystery.
Why is Turtle becoming more important in the investigation?
She notices details others miss and starts connecting the clues correctly.
What is the central idea of "It Takes a Child?"
Children in some parts of the world are forced to do hard work and it is unjust.
wield
to handle (for example a tool);
There was one heir who Otis Amber never investigated for any of his clients. Who was he?
Sandy McSouthers
How does the Jeopardy scene connect to the larger theme of the novel?
It highlights that knowledge, critical thinking, and paying attention to details are important for solving the mystery and understanding people.
How does Chapter 28 build suspense before the ending of the novel?
The chapter reveals major hints about identities and disguises while leaving the final solution unresolved, making readers question who Sam Westing really is.
What does the interview with the man about the girl with the syringes show?
How casual people in this country are to the dangers of this type of child labor?
Give an example of exploitation
Your boss telling you that you must work five more hours tonight with no extra pay, or get fired.