When the second part of the will was read, Turtle says, she saw Sandy coming out of the library. That means he finished writing the will after they offered their solutions to the first part. There was no murder, but the will wasn’t a lie: Westing’s life was taken by Sandy when he switched identities.

What does Turtle find when she goes into the Westing mansion?

What happened to Turtle when she went into the Westing house? When Turtle went into the Westing house, she heard someone whisper “pur-ple” (or “Tur-tle”). She went into the master bedroom and found Sam Westing, dead in his bed. Turtle ran out of the house, screaming.

How did turtle figure out the fourth identity?

Turtle realizes Westing was four people (three of them were Westing, Barney Northrup, and Sandy…) and she knows who the fourth one is. Eastman is the Westing Paper Products chairman. She addresses him as Sandy and says she won: she found the fourth.

Who are the three people who hired Otis Amber in The Westing Game?

Three different people hired Otis Amber. Sam Westing, Barney Northrup, and Judge Ford all hired Otis Amber.

Who is Otis amber in the Westing Game?

Kicking Sandy—Turtle knows that she kicked Barney and then realizes that they are the same person! What surprised everyone about Otis Amber when he came up to “testify” during Turtle’s trial? He carries a gun; he is a private investigator; his disguise is the “delivery man”

What had changed in Angela’s life after Sandy died?

What had changed in Angela’s life in the five years since Sandy died and the heirs gave up their search for the mystery? She returned the engagement ring to Denton and is back in college (she does marry him a few years later) What had changed about Dr. Deere five years after the mystery was dropped?

What did turtle and Angela talk about at the will reading?

Turtle and Angela talk about inner versus outer beauty— Angela will have a permanent scar. The judge and Sandy keep doing research, while Theo and Doug spy on Otis. The heirs receive messages to go to another will reading that Saturday night. In the meantime, they have to state their life positions again.

What was different about the Westing House that surprised Turtle Wexler?

Northtrup rented one of the apartments to the wrong person. This might mean that this mistake person will probably do or start something. What was different about the Westing House that surprised Turtle Wexler? There was smoke coming out of the chimney. What happened to the two “unfortunate fellas” from Westingtown?

How is Otis Amber related to Denton Deere?

Otis Amber is a 62-year-old fourth grade dropout with an IQ of 50 with no relatives. His connection to Westing is that delivers mail for E.J. Plum. Regarding Denton Deere, they learn he is a graduate of UW Madison. His connection to Westing is that he is engaged to Angela, who looks like his daughter.

Who was Otis amber in the Westing Game?

She next calls on Otis Amber, in reality a private investigator who worked for Sam Westing, Barney Northrup, and Judge Ford. Westing hired Otis to locate Crow, Westing’s wife, and Otis has watched over her ever since, even when Westing fired him.

How did Theo find out the murderer was Otis?

The case was settled. Mr. Hoo has now invented paper innersoles, and Sandy takes credit for giving him the idea. Theo breaks down his clues and realizes that it makes a chemical name NH4NO3 and reveals the murderer to be Otis. Theo runs to tell Doug, but runs into Crow instead.

What did Sandy tell the judge in the Westing Game?

Sandy tells the judge that Jake is a bookie, and she says that Sam Westing was much worse since he cheated and bribed, even though he had no vices. Sandy and Ford then realize the connection between Grace’s maiden name and the name of Crow’s first husband.

What was Sam Westing’s fourth disguise?

Sam Westing was disguised as Sandy McSouthers, until he “died” on the day that the final part of Sam Westing’s will was revealed. It was wintertime, not actually the Fourth of July, but the Westing house was blown up by fireworks so that it looked like the Fourth.

What does Flora Baumbach do for a living?

Flora is a divorced seamstress who now lives alone. She’s hired to make Angela’s wedding dress and once also made one for Violet Westing. She smiles all the time, especially in inappropriate situations, which makes some of the other characters question her behavior.