Chapter 1 Sunset Towers.
This chapter is about a man named Barney Northrup, who sent letters out to several different people. He had shown each of the apartments to each of the following: F. Baumbach, Theodorakis, S. Pulaski, Wexler, Hoo, and J.J. Ford. But, apparently Barney does not exist. Who could have sent these letters and advertise without being existed? Everyone bought their apartments, they were all very amused with their apartments. When Grace Wexler and Jake Wexler went to go check out the apartment she loved it and had to talk Jake into getting. Sydelle enjoys hating things.
Chapter 2 Ghosts or Worse
This chapter is about The Westing house. There was something suspicious about the house. Otis Amber, Sandy, and others were getting on Turtle. $2 for every minute she stayed in the house. They were telling stories and, it popped up. The scary story about Old Man Westing and the kids that died in the house. It was a scary story, but didn't scare Turtle. She wasn't scared of anything. Theo Was the one who was telling the story. He is very good at telling stories. What was going on in The Westing house?
Chapter 3 Tenants In and Out
This chapter was all about the planning of Angela Wexler's wedding. She was getting married to Dr. Denton Deere. Mrs. Baumauch made her dress. Turtle hated the idea of a wedding. She didn't really like Dr. Denton Deere. She said he was a know it all. She never wanted to get married. In my opinion she is jealous but just scared to let people know. Grace and Turtle don't relate well. They seem not to like each other. Mrs. Crow has a weird appearance. She always wears black and weird face. She was kicked by Turtle and had to go to Mr. Wexlers office to get it checked out. J.J. Ford, the first African American judge , thought Otis Amber was stupid. There was someone with a limp going out of the Westing mansion. A lot of people have limped because Turtle has been kicking people.
Chapter 4 The Corpse Found
This chapter is about Halloween. The group went to check out The Westing house, instead of trick-or-treating. They did it sort of sneaky. Turtle thought she saw saw Sam Westing's corps on his bed. Which scared everyone away from the house, so they were not able to collect any more information about the Westing house. Turtle got $24 from staying in there for 12 minutes. The stocks were $200,000,000. I'm shocked that Sam Westing was worth $200 million. Violet Westing was Sam Westing's daughter. She was drowned the night before her wedding. Two years later his wife left him.
Chapter 5 Sixteen Heirs
This chapter is about everyone talking. They are talking about Angela's wedding and the Westing house. They were planning to find out more information about the house and who might have been in the house. Sam Westing always dresses up like Uncle Sam. Theo was getting upset. He was being called a baby. It started snowing. Soon it was snowing hard. Most peoplewere in rush to leave for the football game.
Chapter 5 Sixteen Heirs
This chapter is about everyone talking. They are talking about Angela's wedding and the Westing house. They were planning to find out more information about the house and who might have been in the house. Sam Westing always dresses up like Uncle Sam. Theo was getting upset. He was being called a baby. It started snowing. Soon it was snowing hard. Most peoplewere in rush to leave for the football game.
chapter 6 The Westing Will
This chapter takes place at Sam W. Westing's will. We had found out that he was murdered by one of the characters... The Mistake. We found out that Grace Wexler is Sam Westng's niece. She was shocked in amazement. She had never known. When everyone found out that he was murdered everyone was scared to death and suspicious. Everyone wanted to make seem like they didn't do it, but someone was faking. I think the Chris T did it. I think that because he seemed like he did it, he was lying, and he was afraid. He was afraid he might go to jail, so he blamed it on everybody else. J.J. Ford thought it was all a game.
Chapter 7 The Westing Game
This chapter is when the games begin. Everyone got their teams. There were eight groups of two. They know the rules. They know what they are playing for, $10,000. This is a test to see what you will do with the money. If you spent it wisely. If you are broke. Save the money. "It is not what you have, it's what you don't have that counts". Everyone got their clues. They were very careful with them, after one was dropped. Good Luck!
Teams:
Madame Sun Lin Hoo, cook, Jake Wexler, standing or sitting when not lying down
Turtle Wexler, witch, Flora Baumbach, dressmaker
Christos Theodorakis, birdwatcher, Dr. Denton Deere, intern, St. Joseph's Hospital, Department of plastic surgery
Alexander McSouthers, doorman, J. J. Ford, judge, appellate division of the state supreme court
Grace Windsor Wexler, heiress, James Shin Hoo, restaurateur
Berth Erica Crow, Good Salvation Soup Kitchen, Otis Amber, deliver
Theo Theodorakis, borther, Dough Hoo, first in all-state high-school mile run
Sydell Pulaski, secretary to the president, Angela Wexler, none
Chapter 8 The Paired Heirs
This chapter has everyone thinking about their clues. Someone in Sunset Towers had stolen the shorthand notebook. When I heard there was no telephones or no electricity I got shivers. I knew they were snowbound the murder. That would be scary. Everyone is going crazy about the money. Someone was snowbound in the Westing House. J.J. Ford thinks this all a play. There is no real murderer. A game to Ruin someone's life.
Clues
FOR PLAIN GRAIN SHED- grain-oat- Oatis / For+d= Ford
SEA MOUNTAIN AM O- SEA, MT., AMO
FRUITED PURPLE WAVES FOR SEA- 4C or sea as in Turtle swim
HIS N ON TO THEE FOR- on is no, 1 2 3 4
SKYS AM SHINNING BROTHER-
GOOD GRACE FROM HOOD SPACIOUS- good gracious from hood space
THY BEAUTIFUL
Teams:
Madame Sun Lin Hoo, cook, Jake Wexler, standing or sitting when not lying down
Turtle Wexler, witch, Flora Baumbach, dressmaker
Christos Theodorakis, birdwatcher, Dr. Denton Deere, intern, St. Joseph's Hospital, Department of plastic surgery
Alexander McSouthers, doorman, J. J. Ford, judge, appellate division of the state supreme court
Grace Windsor Wexler, heiress, James Shin Hoo, restaurateur
Berth Erica Crow, Good Salvation Soup Kitchen, Otis Amber, deliver
Theo Theodorakis, borther, Dough Hoo, first in all-state high-school mile run
Sydell Pulaski, secretary to the president, Angela Wexler, none
Chapter 8 The Paired Heirs
This chapter has everyone thinking about their clues. Someone in Sunset Towers had stolen the shorthand notebook. When I heard there was no telephones or no electricity I got shivers. I knew they were snowbound the murder. That would be scary. Everyone is going crazy about the money. Someone was snowbound in the Westing House. J.J. Ford thinks this all a play. There is no real murderer. A game to Ruin someone's life.
Clues
FOR PLAIN GRAIN SHED- grain-oat- Oatis / For+d= Ford
SEA MOUNTAIN AM O- SEA, MT., AMO
FRUITED PURPLE WAVES FOR SEA- 4C or sea as in Turtle swim
HIS N ON TO THEE FOR- on is no, 1 2 3 4
SKYS AM SHINNING BROTHER-
GOOD GRACE FROM HOOD SPACIOUS- good gracious from hood space
THY BEAUTIFUL
Chapter 9 Lost and Found
Everyone got new clues. What does lost and found mean? It ties into the story because all the letters are about lost things. Grace was being nice to Turtle to get the clue from her. Turtle knew something was up and wouldn't give it to her. There was a detective that was talking to the Hoos on the phone. People are putting notices up on the elevators back wall. The following in notices are...LOST: important business papers of no value to anyone but the owner. Please return to Sydelle Pulaski. No questions asked, Lost: Silver cross on filigree chain, topaz pin. And earrings, gold-filled cuff linked. Return to Grace Windsor Wexler. Reward!, All players willing to discuss sharing their clues come to the coffee shop tomorrow 10 a.m., Whoever stole my Mickey Mouse cock better give it back. Just leave it in the hall in front of apartment 3D when no one's looking Turtle Wexler, Order down, not up! Or come up to the fifth floor and dice in elegance at Sin Hoo's Restaurant specializing in exquisite Chinese cuisine, Lost: String of pearls. Sentimental Value. If found, Please bring them to apartment 2C. Thank you, Flora Baumbach, Found: six clues The following clues, printed on squares of Westing Toilet tissue, were found in the third floor hallway, I am having an informal party this evening from eight o'clock on. You are all invited. Please Come. J. J. Ford, Turtle, wherever you are-Be home at seven-thirty SHARP!!! Your loving mother. Then at the Wexler's, Grace was kissing up to Turtle even though she hates her. She was doing this because she wanted Turtles clue. JJ Ford found out that Jaes Hoo had a connection with Sam Westing. She found this out because she hired a detective to research the Hoo family.
Chapter 10 The Long Party
Everyone has a get-together. I wouldn't want to be in the same room with the murderer. They were trying to make them admit things they know about the murder or trying to see if it was fake. Maybe it was revenge he wanted to get on someone. Everyone was asking Angela about her engagement with Dr. Deenton Deere. People thought that Angela would be nothing without Deenton Deere.
Chapter 11 The Meeting
This chapter is about Turtle. When she was talking with Flora, as Flora was braiding her hair, Turtle had told Flora her real name, Alice. Flora believed why she didn't want to be called that because it is such a girly name and the way Turtle acts, that name doesn't fit her. At the end of this chapter Doug asked what Turtle's real name was. Flora said Alice but Grace said Tabitha Ruth. There was a note in the elevator "Reward $25 for Gold railroad".
Chapter 12 The First Bomb
BOOM!!! Mrs.Theodorakis ran out of the room with blood splattered all over her. Then Mrs. Theodarkis realized it just tomato sauce not blood. But, Mr. Theodorakis said that there has been a bomb. But, no one knew for sure so J.J. Ford said she's going to report it to the policemen. Turtle comes in mad because she thinks that Angela stole her Mickey Mouse clock. In this chapter we find out tat she does care. Then, there was some drama between Turtle and Sydelle because Sydelle said that maybe Turtle's jealous of her sister. Then, Turtle said well I don't need a crutch to get some attention. So, that went too far for Sydelle. Sydelle said then Turtle's crutch is a big mouth. She says that she hides her true feelings behind her big mouth.
Chapter 13 The second Bomb
There was a bomb in the kitchen, labeled "monosodium Glutamate" behind cans on the shelf, scheduled to go off at 6:30. Earlier, since the coffee shop down, it was extra busy at the Chinese restaurant. Theo sat with Angela but was too embarrassed to talk to her because he liked her. That night Turtle was depressed of all the sad news she got. She told everyone, she knew her dad was a bookie. Angela talked with Mrs. Baumbach. Flora said, Angela reminded her of Violet Westing. She had made a dress for her. It was a very busy night because it was Chinese new year. They needed everyone on deck. Doug Hoo was yelled at by his father for being late. Grace was the seating hostess and Mrs. Hoo cooked, like always. She was late too. She was downstairs sitting in front of a bamboo chest looking at old mementos. Everyone started to talk. Everyone thought Chris murdered Sam. He seemed so innocent. It was 6:30. BOOM! The whole kitchen was on fire. They cooled it down before anyone got hurt except for Sydell who fractured her ankle. The bomber used Turtle's candle.
Chapter 14 Pairs Repaired
This chapter is about everyone getting more money, more clues. But, everyone lost their old ones. Everyone looks at the stocks but they are confusing. Everyone was also figuring out the old clues if they found them or even found a different one. What do they mean, what is this trying to tell me. They were picking pairs that went with the clues.
J.J. Ford and Sandy McSouthers were figuring out their clue, SKIES AM SHINNING BROTHER
SKIES- Sikes
AM BrothER- Amber.
SHINing- Shin (Jame's middle name or the things turtle kicks)
BROTHER- Theo or Chris Theodorakis
Chapter 11 The Meeting
This chapter is about Turtle. When she was talking with Flora, as Flora was braiding her hair, Turtle had told Flora her real name, Alice. Flora believed why she didn't want to be called that because it is such a girly name and the way Turtle acts, that name doesn't fit her. At the end of this chapter Doug asked what Turtle's real name was. Flora said Alice but Grace said Tabitha Ruth. There was a note in the elevator "Reward $25 for Gold railroad".
Chapter 12 The First Bomb
BOOM!!! Mrs.Theodorakis ran out of the room with blood splattered all over her. Then Mrs. Theodarkis realized it just tomato sauce not blood. But, Mr. Theodorakis said that there has been a bomb. But, no one knew for sure so J.J. Ford said she's going to report it to the policemen. Turtle comes in mad because she thinks that Angela stole her Mickey Mouse clock. In this chapter we find out tat she does care. Then, there was some drama between Turtle and Sydelle because Sydelle said that maybe Turtle's jealous of her sister. Then, Turtle said well I don't need a crutch to get some attention. So, that went too far for Sydelle. Sydelle said then Turtle's crutch is a big mouth. She says that she hides her true feelings behind her big mouth.
Chapter 13 The second Bomb
There was a bomb in the kitchen, labeled "monosodium Glutamate" behind cans on the shelf, scheduled to go off at 6:30. Earlier, since the coffee shop down, it was extra busy at the Chinese restaurant. Theo sat with Angela but was too embarrassed to talk to her because he liked her. That night Turtle was depressed of all the sad news she got. She told everyone, she knew her dad was a bookie. Angela talked with Mrs. Baumbach. Flora said, Angela reminded her of Violet Westing. She had made a dress for her. It was a very busy night because it was Chinese new year. They needed everyone on deck. Doug Hoo was yelled at by his father for being late. Grace was the seating hostess and Mrs. Hoo cooked, like always. She was late too. She was downstairs sitting in front of a bamboo chest looking at old mementos. Everyone started to talk. Everyone thought Chris murdered Sam. He seemed so innocent. It was 6:30. BOOM! The whole kitchen was on fire. They cooled it down before anyone got hurt except for Sydell who fractured her ankle. The bomber used Turtle's candle.
Chapter 14 Pairs Repaired
This chapter is about everyone getting more money, more clues. But, everyone lost their old ones. Everyone looks at the stocks but they are confusing. Everyone was also figuring out the old clues if they found them or even found a different one. What do they mean, what is this trying to tell me. They were picking pairs that went with the clues.
J.J. Ford and Sandy McSouthers were figuring out their clue, SKIES AM SHINNING BROTHER
SKIES- Sikes
AM BrothER- Amber.
SHINing- Shin (Jame's middle name or the things turtle kicks)
BROTHER- Theo or Chris Theodorakis
Chapter 15 Fact and Gossip
This chapter is about Shin Hoo's restaurant reopening but no one came. Flora and Turtle had lost $3,000 in five days. Turtle was telling Flora what she thought of the stocks. Flora had an idea of what the socks were too, but she kep it to herself. Turtle obsereved thet Sam Westing was too calm to be murdered. That means he knew it was coming. People think Sam was poisined. What could this mean? Did Sam do something bad that caused murder or was this all a game and it was fake corpse? Flora found Chris' clues but didn't tell anyone.
Chapter 16 The Third Bomb
Angela did what her mom told her and started the Angela's wedding shower. She is opening presents. She is getting all excited. She is psyched that she would soon become Angela Deere! She loved her dress that Flora made for her. She is one lucky girl!!! The third bomb went off in this chapter. It hit her right in the face. She had to go to the hospital.
Chapter 17 Some Solutions
The stock market fell six points. Dropped five points the next day. Jake Wexler helped Mr. Hoo and Grace Wexler on their clues. Instead of purple waves try purple fruited, PLUM! As in Ed Plum. Theo was working on his clue at midnight. Changed thee and for to three and four. The letters left were TOIS.... OTIS! JAMES SHIN HOO. Born: James Hoo in Chicago. Age: 50. Added Shin to his name when he went out of business because it sounded more Chinese. First wife died of cancer five years ago. Married again last year. Has one son: Douglass. SUN LIN HOO. Age: 28. Born in China. Immigrated from Hong Kong two years ago. Gossip: James Hoomarried her of her 100-year-old sauce. DOUGLAS HOO (called Doug). Age: 18. High-school track star. Is competing in Saturday's track meet against college milers. Westing connection: Hoo sued Sam Westing over the invention of the disposable paper diaper. Case never came to court (Westing disappeared). Settled with the company last year for $25,000. Thinks he was cheated. Latest invention: paper innersoles.
Chapter 18 The Trackers
Turtle and Flora were talking. Turtle told Flora to sell AMO,SEA,MT, and put the money into the WPP. Turtle knew what she was doing. Turtle would call her Baba. OTIS JOSEPH AMBER. Age: 62. Delivery boy. Fourth- grade dropout. IQ: 50. Lives in the basement of Green's Grocery. A bachelor. No living relatives. Westing Connection: Delivered letters for E.J. Plum, Attorney, both times. D. DEENTON DEERE. Age: 25. Graduate of UW Medical school. First year intern, plastic surgery. Parents live in Racine (not heirs). Westing Coneection: Engaged to Angela Wexler, who looks like Sam Westing's daughter, Violet, who was also engaged to be married, but to a politician not an intern. SYDELLE PULASKI. Age: 50. Education: High school, one year secretarial school. Secretary to the president of Schultz sausages. Is taking her first vacation in 25 years. Lived with Widowed mother and two aunts until she moved to Sunset Towers. Walked with crutch even before she broke her ankle in the second bombing. Now she needs two crutches (she paints them). Westing Conection: ? FLORA BAUMBACH. Maiden name: Flora Miller. Age: 60. Dressmaker. Husband left her years ago, sends no money. She had a retarded daughter, Rosalie, a Mongoloid child. Sold bridal shop last year after Rosalie died of pneumonia, age: 19. Spends most of her time at the stockbrokers. Westing Connection: Made wedding gown for Violet Westing, which she never got to wear.
Chapter 19 odd relatives
Turtle was in the principle's office many times that day. She was caught listing to the radio through her ear buds. She would say fake excuses, like "My bad behavior is caused by my toothache." At the apartment the deliver man, Crow, said to keep doors locked. Otis thought it was James Shin Hoo, the bomber. He wanted to put the coffee shop out of business, so he bombed his own restaurant so no one would suspect him. Berthe Erica Crow. Age: 57. Mother died at child birth , raised by fathers (deceased). Education: 1 year of high school. Marriedat 16, divorced at 40. Ex husband's name: Windy Windkloppel. Hospital records: problems related to chronic alcohoilem. Police rocord: 3 arrests for vagrancy. Gabe up drinking when she took up religion. Gave up drinking when she took up religion. Started the gook Salvation Shoup Kitches on Skid Row. Works as cleaning woman in Sunset towers, Lives in maid's apartment on fourth floor. Westing connection: ? JAKE WEXLER. Age: 45. Podiatrist. Graduated from Marquette. Married 22 years, has two daughter. GRACE WEXLER. Born Gracie Windkloppel. Age: 42. Married to Jake Wexler. Claims to be an interior decorator. Spends most of her time in the Chinese restaurant or the beauty parlor. She and Jake have two daughters. ANGELA WEXLER. Age: 20. Engaged to marry D. Deenton Deere (also an heir). One year college (high grades). Victim of third bombing. Embroiders a lot. TURTLE WEXLER. Real name: Tabitha-Ruth Wexler. Age: 13. Junior high-school student. Plays the stock market. Smart kid, but kicks people. Flora Baumbach calls her Alice. Westing connection: Grace Windsor Wexler claims that Sam Westing is her real uncle. Angela looks like Violet Westing, so does Grace in a way, except she's older.
Chapter 20 confession
The stock market is up, so Flora and Turtle are really happy. Turtle skipped school so she can figure the clue out better. It was getting close to the end. Everyone had to understand the clues more and find the definition. People were expecting who would try to hide this. Someone who is making it seem like they're Innocent. But, WHO? THEO THEODORAKIS. Age: 17. High-school senior. Works at family coffee shop. Wants to be a writer. Seems lonely; can't find anyone to play chess with. CHRISTOS THEODORAKIS. Age: 15. Younger brother of Theo. Confined to wheelchair; disease struck about four years ago. Knows a lot about birds. Westing Connection: Father was childhood sweetheart of Sam Westing's daughter (who looked like Angela Wexler). Mrs. Westing broke up the affair. She wanted daughter to marry somebody else, but Violet Westing killed herself before the wedding. Neither parents above are heirs.
Chapter 21 The Fourth Bomb
The fourth bomb goes off. Now everyone is going crazy. "How many bombs will there be?", "what if we get hurt?", and "This is scary" People feel they can't trust others. Theo asked if he could borrow Turtle's bike he has to follow Otis and he's not a runner like Doug. Angela set off the fireworks. She knows that Angela was the one to set the fireworks because she wanted to get caught. Turtle called Angela's room in the hospital but she didn't answer. ALEXANDER McSOUTHERS. Called Sandy. Age: 65. Born: Edinburgh, Scotland. Immigrated to Wisconsin, age 3. Education: eighth grade. Jobs: mill worker, union organizer, prizefighter, doorman. Married, six children, two grandchildren. Westing Connection: Worked in Westing Paper plant 20 years. Fired by Sam Westing himself for trying to organize the workers. No pension.
Chapter 22 Losers, Winners
There was another letter in the elevator that read "I, Turtle Wexler, confess to those four bombs. I'm sorry, it was a dumb thing to do and I won't do it again. BUT! I am not the burglar and I never murdered anyone, ever. Your friend, Turtle. P.S. To make up for scaring you, I will treat everyone here to an exquisite Chinese cuisine dinner when I win the inheritance." Grace was very upset with Turtle for hurting Angela. Turtle had to go to the dentist. The dentist explained to her that no one was perfect.
Chapter 23 Strange Answers
In chapter 23 Turtle's had to get 5 inches of hair cut off and doesn't like it because Flora says that Turtle's adorable but, Turtle wants to look tough. There was a bigger shock, it was Judge Ford who was dressed like a princess. Grace and Jake Wexler came late to a meeting everyone had to go to. Each person had to sit with their partner at the numbered table they were assigned. There was a letter on the table. The heirs got another check for $10,000. They have to find an answer with their clues and Ej Plum goes around writing down their answers. Some of the heirs changed their position. First up it was Madame Sun and Jake Wexler their answer was boom because that's what Madame Sun said. Now it was Flora Baumbach and Turtle Wexler and their answer was $11,587.50 because that's what they increased to their capital. Christos Theodorakis and Denton Deere were up and their answer was Mr. Westing was a good man. J.J. Ford and Alexander McSouthers were next and they said that they didn't have an answer. So Ej Plum moved on to the pair which was Gracie Windkloppel Wexler and James Hoo and their answer was Ej Plum. Next was Berthe Erica Crow and Otis Amber and Crow couldn't stop saying the word mother because she didn't know if she wrote mother or not so Ej Plum just toke mother as their answer. Now it was Douglas Hoo and Theo Theodorakis and they didn't have an answer either. Last was Angela Wexler and Sydelle Pulaski and their answer was Otis Amber. There was a break and they needed Crow to come into the kitchen to get the drinks and Crow remembered that something bad will happen to her so she is very worried. Ej Plum was still working on which answer is right. Turtle convinced Angela not to confess to being the bomber because it would mean a criminal record, and it would kill Grace Wexler to find out the truth.
Chapter 24 wrong all wrong
In chapter 24, he told them that none of them were right and they were really shocked. So since they were all wrong, they had to work alone and not with anyone so that meant it's only man for himself. After that message they were all stuck in the library with the killer who eve it is. A few people were panicking and a few were bored. Then, Theo suggested that they share the money and their clues and everyone agreed. Sydelle still didn't know how the her song was wrong. A few people had the word Amber in their clues and Otis said the all of the clues were wrong so he is not in anyone's clues he says. The heirs were still trying to figure out their clues without the help of their "use to be" partner. Then Sandy said that they should just give their clues to Sydelle so she can arrange them. Then Sydelle somehow found out that Sandy McSouthers is Sam Westing. When Sydelle has figured out the clues she made this, O BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKIES FOR AM WAVES OF GRAIN FOR PURPLE MOUTAIN MAJESTIES ABOVE FRUTIED PLAIN AMERICA AM GOD OF SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE AND N THY GOOD WITH BROHTERHOOD FROM SEA TO SHING SEA. Sydelle realized the missing words are ber, the, erica, and crow. Sydelle figured it out that it spelled Berthe Erica Crow! Sandy McSouthers chocked and died.
Chapter 25 Westing's Wake
Crow was arrested, Sandy was dead, What next? Turtle was really bummed that Sandy died because h was her friend."First. I returned to live among my friends and my enemies. I came home to seek my heir, aware that in doing so I faced death. And so I did. Today I have gathered together my nearest and dearest, my sixteen nieces and nephews (sit down, Grace Windsor Wexler) to view the body of your uncle Sam for the last time. Tomorrow its ashes will be scattered to the four winds (winds, Windkloppel, Grace). Second. I, Samuel W. Westing, hereby swear that I did not die of natural causes. My life was taken from me-by one of you! The police are helpless. The culprit is far too cunning to be apprehended for this dastardly deed. I, alone, know the name. Now it is up to you. Cast out the sinner, let the guilty rise and confess. Third. Who among you is worth to be the Westing heir? Help me. My soul shall roam restlessly until that one is found." Westing had sacrificed his queen, Crow (Like Doug said when he was playing chess).
Chapter 26 Turtle's Trial
Turtle is explaining a time line at her trial and remembering witnesses that were present on the scene. Chris was the first one called up for the Westing House on Halloween night. He said, as he was bird watching he saw someone go into the Westing House who was limping. He said it was Sikes. As soon as Turtle excused Chris she turned to Doctor Sikes. He was going in there to build a fire. Next she calls up Otis Amber. He was carrying a gun in his holster and was forced to remove it. Otis Amber's response to all the gasps was he was a licensed private investigator. Turtle asked who employed him but Otis said he was not allowed to give that information out, but he did say that his three clients were Samuel W. Westing, Barney Northrup, and J.J. Ford. Turtle wanted to know everything about his job and why was he hiding it. He said he was employed by Barney to investigate six people, J.J. Ford, George Theodorakis, James Hoo, Gracie Windkloppel, Flora Baumbach, and Sybil Pulaski. He was employed by J.J. Ford to find out who everyone really was. She called D. Deenton Deere up next. Turtle was asking him if he examined Sam Westing's body while it was in the coffin. "The estate is at the crossroads. The heir who wins the windfall will be the one who finds the" Sydelle could not hear what he had said and left everyone thinking. "Fourth. Hail to thee, oh land of opportunity! You have made me, the son of poor immigrants, rich, powerful, and respect. So take stock in America, my heirs, and sing in praise of this generous land. You, too, may strike it rich who dares play the Westing Game. Fifth. Sit down, your honor, and read the letter this brilliant young attorney will now hand over to you. Sixth. Before you proceed to the game room there will be one minute of silent prayer for your good old Uncle Sam.
Chapter 17 Some Solutions
The stock market fell six points. Dropped five points the next day. Jake Wexler helped Mr. Hoo and Grace Wexler on their clues. Instead of purple waves try purple fruited, PLUM! As in Ed Plum. Theo was working on his clue at midnight. Changed thee and for to three and four. The letters left were TOIS.... OTIS! JAMES SHIN HOO. Born: James Hoo in Chicago. Age: 50. Added Shin to his name when he went out of business because it sounded more Chinese. First wife died of cancer five years ago. Married again last year. Has one son: Douglass. SUN LIN HOO. Age: 28. Born in China. Immigrated from Hong Kong two years ago. Gossip: James Hoomarried her of her 100-year-old sauce. DOUGLAS HOO (called Doug). Age: 18. High-school track star. Is competing in Saturday's track meet against college milers. Westing connection: Hoo sued Sam Westing over the invention of the disposable paper diaper. Case never came to court (Westing disappeared). Settled with the company last year for $25,000. Thinks he was cheated. Latest invention: paper innersoles.
Chapter 18 The Trackers
Turtle and Flora were talking. Turtle told Flora to sell AMO,SEA,MT, and put the money into the WPP. Turtle knew what she was doing. Turtle would call her Baba. OTIS JOSEPH AMBER. Age: 62. Delivery boy. Fourth- grade dropout. IQ: 50. Lives in the basement of Green's Grocery. A bachelor. No living relatives. Westing Connection: Delivered letters for E.J. Plum, Attorney, both times. D. DEENTON DEERE. Age: 25. Graduate of UW Medical school. First year intern, plastic surgery. Parents live in Racine (not heirs). Westing Coneection: Engaged to Angela Wexler, who looks like Sam Westing's daughter, Violet, who was also engaged to be married, but to a politician not an intern. SYDELLE PULASKI. Age: 50. Education: High school, one year secretarial school. Secretary to the president of Schultz sausages. Is taking her first vacation in 25 years. Lived with Widowed mother and two aunts until she moved to Sunset Towers. Walked with crutch even before she broke her ankle in the second bombing. Now she needs two crutches (she paints them). Westing Conection: ? FLORA BAUMBACH. Maiden name: Flora Miller. Age: 60. Dressmaker. Husband left her years ago, sends no money. She had a retarded daughter, Rosalie, a Mongoloid child. Sold bridal shop last year after Rosalie died of pneumonia, age: 19. Spends most of her time at the stockbrokers. Westing Connection: Made wedding gown for Violet Westing, which she never got to wear.
Chapter 19 odd relatives
Turtle was in the principle's office many times that day. She was caught listing to the radio through her ear buds. She would say fake excuses, like "My bad behavior is caused by my toothache." At the apartment the deliver man, Crow, said to keep doors locked. Otis thought it was James Shin Hoo, the bomber. He wanted to put the coffee shop out of business, so he bombed his own restaurant so no one would suspect him. Berthe Erica Crow. Age: 57. Mother died at child birth , raised by fathers (deceased). Education: 1 year of high school. Marriedat 16, divorced at 40. Ex husband's name: Windy Windkloppel. Hospital records: problems related to chronic alcohoilem. Police rocord: 3 arrests for vagrancy. Gabe up drinking when she took up religion. Gave up drinking when she took up religion. Started the gook Salvation Shoup Kitches on Skid Row. Works as cleaning woman in Sunset towers, Lives in maid's apartment on fourth floor. Westing connection: ? JAKE WEXLER. Age: 45. Podiatrist. Graduated from Marquette. Married 22 years, has two daughter. GRACE WEXLER. Born Gracie Windkloppel. Age: 42. Married to Jake Wexler. Claims to be an interior decorator. Spends most of her time in the Chinese restaurant or the beauty parlor. She and Jake have two daughters. ANGELA WEXLER. Age: 20. Engaged to marry D. Deenton Deere (also an heir). One year college (high grades). Victim of third bombing. Embroiders a lot. TURTLE WEXLER. Real name: Tabitha-Ruth Wexler. Age: 13. Junior high-school student. Plays the stock market. Smart kid, but kicks people. Flora Baumbach calls her Alice. Westing connection: Grace Windsor Wexler claims that Sam Westing is her real uncle. Angela looks like Violet Westing, so does Grace in a way, except she's older.
Chapter 20 confession
The stock market is up, so Flora and Turtle are really happy. Turtle skipped school so she can figure the clue out better. It was getting close to the end. Everyone had to understand the clues more and find the definition. People were expecting who would try to hide this. Someone who is making it seem like they're Innocent. But, WHO? THEO THEODORAKIS. Age: 17. High-school senior. Works at family coffee shop. Wants to be a writer. Seems lonely; can't find anyone to play chess with. CHRISTOS THEODORAKIS. Age: 15. Younger brother of Theo. Confined to wheelchair; disease struck about four years ago. Knows a lot about birds. Westing Connection: Father was childhood sweetheart of Sam Westing's daughter (who looked like Angela Wexler). Mrs. Westing broke up the affair. She wanted daughter to marry somebody else, but Violet Westing killed herself before the wedding. Neither parents above are heirs.
Chapter 21 The Fourth Bomb
The fourth bomb goes off. Now everyone is going crazy. "How many bombs will there be?", "what if we get hurt?", and "This is scary" People feel they can't trust others. Theo asked if he could borrow Turtle's bike he has to follow Otis and he's not a runner like Doug. Angela set off the fireworks. She knows that Angela was the one to set the fireworks because she wanted to get caught. Turtle called Angela's room in the hospital but she didn't answer. ALEXANDER McSOUTHERS. Called Sandy. Age: 65. Born: Edinburgh, Scotland. Immigrated to Wisconsin, age 3. Education: eighth grade. Jobs: mill worker, union organizer, prizefighter, doorman. Married, six children, two grandchildren. Westing Connection: Worked in Westing Paper plant 20 years. Fired by Sam Westing himself for trying to organize the workers. No pension.
Chapter 22 Losers, Winners
There was another letter in the elevator that read "I, Turtle Wexler, confess to those four bombs. I'm sorry, it was a dumb thing to do and I won't do it again. BUT! I am not the burglar and I never murdered anyone, ever. Your friend, Turtle. P.S. To make up for scaring you, I will treat everyone here to an exquisite Chinese cuisine dinner when I win the inheritance." Grace was very upset with Turtle for hurting Angela. Turtle had to go to the dentist. The dentist explained to her that no one was perfect.
Chapter 23 Strange Answers
In chapter 23 Turtle's had to get 5 inches of hair cut off and doesn't like it because Flora says that Turtle's adorable but, Turtle wants to look tough. There was a bigger shock, it was Judge Ford who was dressed like a princess. Grace and Jake Wexler came late to a meeting everyone had to go to. Each person had to sit with their partner at the numbered table they were assigned. There was a letter on the table. The heirs got another check for $10,000. They have to find an answer with their clues and Ej Plum goes around writing down their answers. Some of the heirs changed their position. First up it was Madame Sun and Jake Wexler their answer was boom because that's what Madame Sun said. Now it was Flora Baumbach and Turtle Wexler and their answer was $11,587.50 because that's what they increased to their capital. Christos Theodorakis and Denton Deere were up and their answer was Mr. Westing was a good man. J.J. Ford and Alexander McSouthers were next and they said that they didn't have an answer. So Ej Plum moved on to the pair which was Gracie Windkloppel Wexler and James Hoo and their answer was Ej Plum. Next was Berthe Erica Crow and Otis Amber and Crow couldn't stop saying the word mother because she didn't know if she wrote mother or not so Ej Plum just toke mother as their answer. Now it was Douglas Hoo and Theo Theodorakis and they didn't have an answer either. Last was Angela Wexler and Sydelle Pulaski and their answer was Otis Amber. There was a break and they needed Crow to come into the kitchen to get the drinks and Crow remembered that something bad will happen to her so she is very worried. Ej Plum was still working on which answer is right. Turtle convinced Angela not to confess to being the bomber because it would mean a criminal record, and it would kill Grace Wexler to find out the truth.
Chapter 24 wrong all wrong
In chapter 24, he told them that none of them were right and they were really shocked. So since they were all wrong, they had to work alone and not with anyone so that meant it's only man for himself. After that message they were all stuck in the library with the killer who eve it is. A few people were panicking and a few were bored. Then, Theo suggested that they share the money and their clues and everyone agreed. Sydelle still didn't know how the her song was wrong. A few people had the word Amber in their clues and Otis said the all of the clues were wrong so he is not in anyone's clues he says. The heirs were still trying to figure out their clues without the help of their "use to be" partner. Then Sandy said that they should just give their clues to Sydelle so she can arrange them. Then Sydelle somehow found out that Sandy McSouthers is Sam Westing. When Sydelle has figured out the clues she made this, O BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKIES FOR AM WAVES OF GRAIN FOR PURPLE MOUTAIN MAJESTIES ABOVE FRUTIED PLAIN AMERICA AM GOD OF SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE AND N THY GOOD WITH BROHTERHOOD FROM SEA TO SHING SEA. Sydelle realized the missing words are ber, the, erica, and crow. Sydelle figured it out that it spelled Berthe Erica Crow! Sandy McSouthers chocked and died.
Chapter 25 Westing's Wake
Crow was arrested, Sandy was dead, What next? Turtle was really bummed that Sandy died because h was her friend."First. I returned to live among my friends and my enemies. I came home to seek my heir, aware that in doing so I faced death. And so I did. Today I have gathered together my nearest and dearest, my sixteen nieces and nephews (sit down, Grace Windsor Wexler) to view the body of your uncle Sam for the last time. Tomorrow its ashes will be scattered to the four winds (winds, Windkloppel, Grace). Second. I, Samuel W. Westing, hereby swear that I did not die of natural causes. My life was taken from me-by one of you! The police are helpless. The culprit is far too cunning to be apprehended for this dastardly deed. I, alone, know the name. Now it is up to you. Cast out the sinner, let the guilty rise and confess. Third. Who among you is worth to be the Westing heir? Help me. My soul shall roam restlessly until that one is found." Westing had sacrificed his queen, Crow (Like Doug said when he was playing chess).
Chapter 26 Turtle's Trial
Turtle is explaining a time line at her trial and remembering witnesses that were present on the scene. Chris was the first one called up for the Westing House on Halloween night. He said, as he was bird watching he saw someone go into the Westing House who was limping. He said it was Sikes. As soon as Turtle excused Chris she turned to Doctor Sikes. He was going in there to build a fire. Next she calls up Otis Amber. He was carrying a gun in his holster and was forced to remove it. Otis Amber's response to all the gasps was he was a licensed private investigator. Turtle asked who employed him but Otis said he was not allowed to give that information out, but he did say that his three clients were Samuel W. Westing, Barney Northrup, and J.J. Ford. Turtle wanted to know everything about his job and why was he hiding it. He said he was employed by Barney to investigate six people, J.J. Ford, George Theodorakis, James Hoo, Gracie Windkloppel, Flora Baumbach, and Sybil Pulaski. He was employed by J.J. Ford to find out who everyone really was. She called D. Deenton Deere up next. Turtle was asking him if he examined Sam Westing's body while it was in the coffin. "The estate is at the crossroads. The heir who wins the windfall will be the one who finds the" Sydelle could not hear what he had said and left everyone thinking. "Fourth. Hail to thee, oh land of opportunity! You have made me, the son of poor immigrants, rich, powerful, and respect. So take stock in America, my heirs, and sing in praise of this generous land. You, too, may strike it rich who dares play the Westing Game. Fifth. Sit down, your honor, and read the letter this brilliant young attorney will now hand over to you. Sixth. Before you proceed to the game room there will be one minute of silent prayer for your good old Uncle Sam.
Chapter 27 A Happy Fourth
There was more to the will. Turtle read more of the will and it said, SEVENTEENTH GOOD BYE, MY HEIRS. THANKS FOR THE FUN AND GAMES. I CAN REST IN PEACE KNOWING I WAS LOVED AS YOUR JOLLY DOORMAN. EIGHTEENTH I, SAMUEL W. WESTING, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS SANDY MCSOUTHERS AND OTHERS, DO HEREBY GIVE AND BEQUEATH ALL THE PROPERTY ADN POSSESSIONS IN MY NAME AS FOLOW: TO ALL OF YOU, IN EQUAL SHARE, THE DEEDD TO SUNSET TOWERS; AND TO MY FORMER WIFE, BERTHE ERICA CROW, THE TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR CHECK FORFEITED BY TABLE ONE, ABD TWO TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR CHECKS ENDORSED BY J.J. FORD AND ALEXANDER MCSOUTHERS. NINETEENTH THE SUN HAS SET ON YOUR UNCLE SAM. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CROW. AND TO ALL OF MY HEIRS, A VER HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY. No won had won the money and were now talking bad about Westing.
Chapter 28 And Then...
It's Crow's wedding and the bridesmaids are in pink and yellow. The wedding is in Shin Hoo's restaurant and Mr. Hoo is the best man. Angela was no longer engaged to D. Deenton Deere and she seems to like Turtle more now. Angela was going to college but lived at home so she can save for medical school.
Chapter 29 Five years pass
It is five years later. Doug was the new delivery boy instead of Otis Amber because he was getting too old (or death). Mr. Hoo was happy for once because his business was working hard and getting a lot of customers. Theo graduated journalism school and was club reporter. Dr. Deere is now a neurologist. Angela was in her third year of medical school. Sydelle was engaged to Conrad Schultz. There was a medication that Chris found, to keep his limbs steady. Judge Ford was a judge on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Grace owned five restaurants, Hoo's On First, Hoo's On Second, Hoo's On Third, Hoo's On Fourth, and Hoo's On Fifth (a lot of Hoo's). Turtle is on her second year of college at the age of eighteen and she is now being called T.R. (short for Tabatha Ruth) Wexler!
Chapter 30 The End?
J.J. Ford was appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Crow and Otis died two years ago. Sydelle moved to Hawaii with her new husband Conrad Schultz. Angela and Deenton Deere got married and had a kid named Alice. Flora moved in with Turtle (T.R.). Mrs. and Mr. retired from the coffee shop to Florida. Chris got married to a women named Shirley, they are both professors. Doug won 2 Olympic GOLD medals in a row. He is a sports announcer on televison. Mr. Hoo had also died. Theo became a writer. Turtle married Theo. It was the fourth of July. Julian and Windy died. THE END!