Ever the intelligent and crafty entrepreneur, Turtle Wexler decides that she can take advantage of the situation by selling the other residents the candles that she made at summer camp.
Who set off the last bomb in the Westing Game?
The final bomb goes off in the elevator with Turtle inside, singing one of her braids and causing pain “too great to be put into words” (129). This one is set by Turtle, and she confesses to it. Her motive is to take the blame (for all the bombs) so that no one suspects her sister Angela.
What happened to turtle at the end of the Westing Game?
Turtle sells Sandy her last timed candle, and admits to all the bombings. She has her poor hair cut off. At the second reading, she and Flora give their stock market answer, but all the teams’ answers are wrong. Sandy tells her she can still win, though; then he dies.
How much money is Sam Westing’s estate worth *?
Book 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happens after the car accident? | Weston disappears disfigured Dr. Skies retired with limp and became coroner |
| Who are the partners for the game? | |
| What does Sam Westing call himself sometimes in the game? | Uncle Sam |
| How much is the Westing Estate said to be worth? |
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.
How did Turtle Wexler die in the Westing Game?
Turtle sells Sandy her last timed candle, and admits to all the bombings. She has her poor hair cut off. At the second reading, she and Flora give their stock market answer, but all the teams’ answers are wrong. Sandy tells her she can still win, though; then he dies. Turtle’s sad over her friend’s death.
Why did turtle buy stock in the Westing Game?
Turtle and Flora buy stock based on their clues. At the third, bridal shower bombing, Turtle realizes Angela is the bomber. Turtle does research and decides they should buy WPP stock.
What was special about the candles that Turtle was selling to tenants?
What was special about the candles that Turtle was selling to the tenants? Who didn’t even know about the Westing games? Nice work! You just studied 68 terms! Now up your study game with Learn mode.
Who was turtle’s partner in the Westing Game?
Turtle position in the Westing Game was “Witch.”. Turtle’s Partner in the Westing Game is Flora Baumbach. Everyone else is glad that they weren’t partnered up with her for the game, but Flora seems to be glad. They receive the clues “SEA MOUNTAIN AMO.”.
When did Turtle die in the Westing Game?
He died many years ago–long before Turtle entered the Westing mansion on Halloween night. Q. Who reappears in Chapter 22 to tell the Wexlers that they would have to pay for the damage done by the bombs?
How did Turtle Wexler win the Westing Game?
They receive the clues “SEA MOUNTAIN AMO.” They think that it means to invest in the stock market, using those clues as a guide to get the $200,000,000. They don’t win the Westing Game, but Turtle makes $5,000,000 off of the stock market.
Where is turtle in Chapter 28 of Westing games?
In chapter 28, Turtle visited Windy every Saturday afternoon. Crow and Otis are getting married. J.J. Ford is leaving Sunset Towers. Theo is at collage. James is going to take Madame Shin Lin Hoo to China once they capture the Milwaukee market.
Why did turtle confess to Judge Ford in the Westing Game?
Turtle’s confession to Judge Ford is the first time she has told an adult about her experience in the mansion, increasing the likelihood that this is a clue that will solve the mystery. There is a humorous subplot in the flirtations between the Wexlers and the Hoos.
