1. Even though we enjoyed the Polynesian _________________, we probably would not prepare it at home.

2. I think that wearing her hair in a tight bun at the ________ of her neck is very unflattering.

3. When he realized that the people in the auditorium were staring at him, he quickly ___________________ his eyes and withdrew into his own private world.

4. "Don't worry," Flora said, "anything you tell me is strictly __________________.

5. Upon entering the deserted house, we unfortunately detected the _________________ odor of a decaying carcass.

6. In preparation for her night's ___________ in the old mansion, Turtle packed plenty of rations.

7. John D. Rockefeller, an ______________________ who lived during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, was the guiding force behind the creation and development of the Standard Oil Company.

8. The entire town looked forward to the elaborate ____________________ display of fireworks every Fourth of July.

9. Since he was the named ___________________ of the estate, it was his responsibility to see that each and every detail outlined in the will was carried out.

10. Not knowing Sam Westing personally caused Sydelle Pulaski some consternation when she was notified that she was named as a _________________________ in his last will and testament.

11. When my aunt built her new home, she hired an interior decorator to furnish it very _____________________.

12. Sometimes I get the feeling that you do not see the importance of this project and treat it as something that is very _____________.

13. Be careful if you in-line skate on the boardwalk as some of the boards are extremely ____________.

14. During the Civil War, soldiers did not have the benefit of anesthesia when they underwent a(n) ____________________.

15. When we selected our wedding invitations we opted for one with a _____________ edge.

16. Many of the women dressed very ________________________ for the President's inaugural ball.

17. My sister finally agreed to see a doctor when the ____________

in her back worsened.

18. You will be much more comfortable if you prop your injured leg on that ___________________.

19. Many of the guests were disappointed by the ____________ amount of food they were served in the expensive restaurant.

20. If you remain __________________ during this stressful period of time, you will successfully complete your project.

1. In a short paragraph, set the stage for this novel.

2. Who do you think stole Sydelle Pulaski's shorthand notebook. Why do you think she/he did it?

1. ____ Dr. Wexler

2. ____ Grace Wexler

3. ____ Turtle Wexler

4. ____ Angela Wexler

5. ____ Otis Amber

6. ____ Sandy McCrouthers

7. ____ Theo Theodorakis

8. ____ Chris Theodorakis

9. ____ Doug Hoo

10. ____ J.J. Ford

11. ____ Crow

12. ____ Sydelle Pulaski

13. ____ Mr. Hoo

14. ____ Sam Westing

A. dressed all in black; religious

B. 62-year old "delivery boy"

C. Mrs. Wexler's favorite daughter

D. Scottish doorman

E. snobby social climber

F. owned exclusive Chinese restaurant

G. bird-watched from his wheelchair

H. teenager who enjoyed track

I. unpopular secretary

J. teenager who liked to write stories

K. Podiatrist

L. brave, aggressive 12-year old girl

M. founder of Westingtown

N. black female judge