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What kind of party was Grace Wexler hosting?

Grace Wexler was hosting a bridal shower party.

What were the guests using to drink and eat at the party?

The guests were using Westing Paper Party Cups, Plates, and Napkins to drink and eat at the party.

What did Madame Hoo wear at the party and how did Grace Wexler plan to dress when she got home?

Madame Hoo wore a tight-fitting silk gown slit high up her thigh. Grace Wexler planned to wear blouses, pants, and jackets when she got home.

Why did Angela not invite her friends from college to the party?

Angela did not invite her friends from college because they were focused on their careers and this type of party was not their thing. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the guests at the party?

The guests at the party were Angela's mother's friends and the newly married. Signup and view all the answers

What did Grace Wexler do to the delivery boy?

Grace Wexler slammed the door on the delivery boy’s face. Signup and view all the answers

What were the guests using at the party?

The guests were sipping jasmine tea from Westing Paper Party Cups, nibbling on tidbits from Westing Paper Party Plates, and wiping their fingers on Westing Paper Party Napkins. Signup and view all the answers

What was Madame Hoo wearing at the party?

Madame Hoo served in a tight-fitting silk gown slit high up her thigh, a costume as old-fashioned and impractical as bound feet. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela do at the party?

Angela lowered herself to a cushion on the floor, ringed by gift boxes and surrounded by vaguely familiar faces. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Angela invite her college friends to the party?

Angela's college friends were bent on careers and this kind of party wasn't their thing. Signup and view all the answers

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The Party Scene

Grace Wexler returns to her party with a pink-ribboned gift after slamming the door on the delivery boy.
The guests are sipping jasmine tea from Westing Paper Party Cups and nibbling on tidbits from Westing Paper Party Plates.
They are also using Westing Paper Party Napkins to wipe their fingers.
Madame Hoo is serving the guests, wearing a tight-fitting silk gown slit high up her thigh, a traditional and impractical outfit.

Angela's Situation

Angela's mother, Gmce, calls for attention to begin the gift-opening ceremony.
Angela sits on a cushion on the floor, surrounded by gift boxes and vaguely familiar faces.
She did not invite her friends from college, as they were focused on their careers and this event wasn't their style.
The guests present are Angela's mother's friends and the newly married couples.