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Sunday, March 15, 2009

The Westing Game 20-22

After you have read chapters 20, 21, & 22 make sure you can answer these questions (write down notes for class discussion) :

Chapter Twenty--The Confessions
What was the price of WPP at two o'clock?
Why didn't Doug's feet hurt anymore?
Why was Theo in the hospital?
Why did George Theodorakis falter while telling the story of Violet Westing?
Who does Judge Ford believe must be protected and why?



Chapter Twenty-One--The Fourth Bomb
What does Theo want to borrow from Turtle?
What is Judge Ford's connection with the Westing family?
Why does Judge Ford think that Sam Westing paid for her education?
What was on the reverse side of the bomber's note?
What does Turtle confess to the judge?
Why does Sydelle Pulaski throw her crutches into the air?



Chapter Twenty-Two--Losers, Winners
Briefly describe the note posted in the elevator.
Where would one find the story of Cain and Abel
What is the significance of Turtle's comment that her mother would be upset if she knew who the real bomber was
Which of the heirs does Judge Ford think may be Sam Westing's former wife?
Who does Judge Ford think was actually in the coffin?
Why would it be difficult to recognize Sam Westing now?