Theo admires the finely carved pieces on the chessboard and notices that someone moved a white pawn; he decides to play along and moves the black knight. The lawyer continues reading the will, which states that now the game begins. The group will be divided into eight pairs—partners have been assigned by Westing.

What happens in chapter 6 of The Westing Game?

The will, composed by Westing, declares that he has gathered his “sixteen nieces and nephews” together—Grace stands up and explodes in surprise, at which point Plum reads a directive from the will: “Sit down, Grace Windsor Wexler!” Tomorrow, the document states, Westing’s ashes will be scattered to the four winds.

Who is James Hoo?

James Shin Hoo is a restaurateur, father to Doug Hoo, and husband to Madame Sun Lin Hoo. He’s one of Sam Westing’s 16 potential heirs. Born James Hoo in Chicago to immigrant parents, Hoo added “Shin” to his name when he went into the restaurant business in order to sound more authentically Chinese.

Why is Chapter Four of the Westing Game significant?

Chapter Four–The Corpse Found Sam’s obituary mentions that he was a dedicated gamesman and a master of chess.  Why might this be significant? Chapter Five–Sixteen Heirs

Why are people shocked when the will is first read?

When the will is first read why are those present shocked to hear the words “my sixteen nieces and nephews”? What is the second important piece of information that is revealed during the reading of the will?

Who are the main characters in the Westing Game?

The Westing Game- Student Study Guide Characters: Know all major characters, any aliases they may have, and who they are partnered with in the Westing Game. Turtle Wexler

Why was Sam Westing a Master of chess?

Sam’s obituary mentions that he was a dedicated gamesman and a master of chess.  Why might this be significant? Chapter Five–Sixteen Heirs Who was greeting the beneficiaries at the Westing home?

What caught Chris’s eye when he followed a purple martin across a field?

What caught Chris’s eye when he followed a purple martin across a field? He saw someone with a limp enter the old Westing House.

What happens in chapter 23 of Westing Game?

Judge Ford asks Sandy to go with her; as he does, he asks her to refill his flask. Angela follows them, worried about Crow, and Turtle follows her, worried about Angela. Otis makes machine gun sounds at everyone. Crow, Angela, and Turtle come back in with the snacks, followed by Sandy.

What game does Mr Westing’s obituary say he is a master at playing?

Sam’s obituary mentions that he was a dedicated gamesman and master of chess. Why might this be significant? Answers will vary. As this is a murder mystery, we know that the author will be playing games with us. At this point the reader may be suspicious of Sam Westing’s murder.

Who is Madame Hoo paired with?

The heirs gather in the game room, where they are paired into eight teams: Madame Hoo (Mr. Hoo’s wife) and Jake Wexler (both absent), Turtle and Flora Baumbach, Chris and Dr. Deere, Sandy and Judge Ford, Grace and Mr.

What happens in Chapter 25 of The Westing Game?

Crow has been arrested, and the other heirs gather in Judge Ford’s living room in Sunset Towers. Angela reminds everyone that Crow only confessed to being the answer, not to anything else—but there was nothing wrong with Sandy until he drank from the flask Crow had filled for him.

What happens in Chapter 24 of The Westing Game?

Chapter 24 – The heirs figure out the answer to the game, but when they do Sandy dies, Crow turns herself in as the answer to the Westing game. Westing before he dies and tells him about everyone and what they are doing now, the mastermind dies.