In chapter 19 of "The Westing Game," Mr. Hoo gives Crow a luxurious mink coat as a gift. This surprises Crow, as she is not used to receiving such extravagant presents.
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Berthe Erica Crow (Mrs. Westing)Clues in order:O beautiful for spacious skiesFor amBER waves of grainFor purple mountain's majestiesAbove THE fruited plainAmERICA AmERICAGod shed his grace on theeAnd CROWn thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining sea!(They spell BERTHE ERICA CROW)Byu cougars
Sam Westing gave each of the 16 heirs $10,000 in cash upon his death.
Berthe Erica Crow (Mrs. Westing)Clues in order:O beautiful for spacious skiesFor amBER waves of grainFor purple mountain's majestiesAbove THE fruited plainAmERICA AmERICAGod shed his grace on theeAnd CROWn thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining sea!(They spell BERTHE ERICA CROW)Byu cougars
Sam Westing gave his no-quarter heir, Jake Wexler, as his queen's sacrifice in the game played by the heirs in "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. Jake Wexler was framed for the murder of Sam Westing and had to play along in order to solve the mystery.
In "The Westing Game," Theo Theodorakis provides the judge with information about Chris Theodorakis's relationship with Sandy McSouthers and Violet Westing. He reveals how Chris met Sandy and discusses how they both had interactions with Violet Westing.
Sam Westing started the great salvation soup kitchen on skid row in The Westing Game. It was a way for him to help the less fortunate and give back to the community.
Grace Wexler and Mr. Hoo forfeited their shares in the Westing Game in chapters 8-10. They were unable to solve the latest clues and decided to give up their interests in the game.
Judge J.J. Ford says Sydelle Pulaski is the mistake, because when Sandy McSouthers and her were investigating, they received a letter from Sybell Pulaski, Crow's school friend. Sam was suppose to give a room to Sybell Pulaski, but instead he gave it to Sydelle Pulaski
Sam Westing gives all the people in his will clues to solve the mystery of his death and the chance to inherit his fortune. By doing so, he challenges them to work together and uncover the truth behind his death.
In Chapter 8 of the Westing Game, Sydelle Pulaski loses her shoe when she gets her foot stuck in the elevator doors. She then retrieves it to find a scrap of paper with the word "west" written on it, which she later shows to the other heirs.
Judge Ford gave a party in the Westing Game to bring together the potential heirs of Sam Westing's will in order to start the game and reveal the clues that would lead to solving the mystery of his death and the inheritance of his fortune. It was a way for Judge Ford to kickstart the competition and set the stage for the game to unfold.