What is Judge Ford’s connection with the Westing family? Her mother was the Westing’s servant and father was gardener on the off days. Why does Judge Ford think that Sam Westing paid for her education? He saw that she was accepted into the best schools and arranged for her first job.
Why did judge Ford have no doubt that the clues she and Sandy received were meant for her?
Judge Ford thinks that Westing is insulting her personally with the clues because they have a past together. Judge Ford does not have much faith in her doorman partner or the game. He asks her not to quit because of “nonsensical words,” saying that he would lose his pension.
Who is JJ Ford’s partner in the Westing Game?
JJ Ford’s partner in the Westing Game is Sandy McSouthers. At first, she refuses to play the game, but Sandy begs her, and she agrees. They received the clues “SKIES AM SHINING BROTHER.”
Who is sandy mcsouthers in the Westing Game?
Ford then hires Sandy McSouthers and Otis Amber, who she found out was a private investigator, to gather information on all the heirs, to see which one might be a murderer. At the second will reading, Sandy apparently kills himself, and then the judge finds out that he was really Sam Westing.
What happens at the meeting in the Westing Game?
The group agrees to give Sydelle a larger share of the inheritance in exchange for her notes (in English). Mr. Hoo offers to share his clues to prove that he and Grace Wexler are innocent. Instead, Judge Ford suggests that since everyone is innocent until proven guilty, they should not share clues and are allowed to ask anonymous questions instead.
Who is the judge in the Westing Game?
The Westing game challenges her to have more faith in those around her, to reframe her own conception of her past, and to take pride in the difficult but meaningful path she’s chosen. The The Westing Game quotes below are all either spoken by Judge Josie-Jo “J.J.” Ford or refer to Judge Josie-Jo “J.J.” Ford.
What does Judge Ford Think of the Westing Game?
Judge Ford and Sandy speculate on what this means for the Westing Game. Judge Ford thinks the whole game is a trap to punish the person who hurt Westing most: the woman who caused his daughter’s death. Westing’s ex-wife must be one of the heirs, and Judge Ford decides to protect her by any means possible.
Ford then hires Sandy McSouthers and Otis Amber, who she found out was a private investigator, to gather information on all the heirs, to see which one might be a murderer. At the second will reading, Sandy apparently kills himself, and then the judge finds out that he was really Sam Westing.
The Westing game challenges her to have more faith in those around her, to reframe her own conception of her past, and to take pride in the difficult but meaningful path she’s chosen. The The Westing Game quotes below are all either spoken by Judge Josie-Jo “J.J.” Ford or refer to Judge Josie-Jo “J.J.” Ford.
Who was JJ Ford’s mother in the Westing Game?
Ford’s mother was a servant in the Westing House, so the judge lived there throughout her childhood. She played chess with Sam Westing a lot. Ford attends the will recital, she is not happy with Westing’s choice of having E.J. Plum reading the will, calling him “inexperienced.”
What does judge Ford learn about Westing from Turtle?
Based on something Otis says, Judge Ford realizes that just like in chess, Westing had sacrificed his queen, Crow, to distract the other players so he could win the game. But Turtle has an idea and realizes she can still win, so she asks Judge Ford if she can call a witness.
What is the significance of turtles comment that her mother would be upset if she knew who the real bomber was?
What is the implication of Turtle’s comment that her mother would be upset if she knew who the real bomber was? Turtle knew her mother would be much more upset if she found out Angela was the bomber rather than Turtle.
