Weeping softly, the thief shuffled back to her seat. The judge unknotted the scarf and let the flowered silk float down around the booty; her father’s railroad watch, a pearl necklace, cuff links, a pin and earrings set, a clock.
Why did Madame Hoo confess in the Westing Game?
Madame Hoo confesses because she believes that she will be found out. She is not prosecuted for her petty crimes, and the rest of the heirs, though embarassed, feel pity for her. Source: Raskin, Ellen . The Westing Game.
Who is Mr Hoo’s wife in the Westing Game?
She speaks very little English, and has been lonely and isolated since she came to the U.S. to become Mr. Hoo’s second wife. She has been working in the kitchen of the restaurant, and has no friends outside of her husband and stepson.
What was Angela Wexler’s motive in the Westing Game?
Whatever her motive for the bombs, we know at the end of the story that Angela Wexler cancels her wedding and goes through college and med school to become a surgeon. It is clear that she was very confused, unhappy, and afraid to speak up for herself during the time of the Westing game.
Who is mr.hoo in the Westing Game?
Mr. Hoo. He is the owner of Hoo’s restaurant on the top floor of Sunset Towers. He is generally cranky and very competitive. He sued Sam Westing for stealing his invention of the paper diaper.
Where did the bomb go off in the Westing Game?
The first bomb goes off in the Theodorakis coffee shop, making a large mess but essentially injuring no one. The second bomb goes off in the kitchen of Hoo’s restaurant. This time Sydelle Pulaksi (Angela’s partner) is minorly injured.
What are the chapters in the Westing Game?
Chapter 1 (Sunset Towers) – Chapter 7 (The Westing Game) Chapter 8 (The Paired Heirs) – Chapter 10 (The Westing Game) Chapter 11 (The Meeting) – Chapter 15 (Fact and Gossip)
