The Westing Game Quiz: Ch. 1-3

Why does Barney Northrup tell both Grace Wexler and Sydelle Pulaski that there is only one apartment left in Sunset Towers?

• There really is only one apartment left.
• He wants to encourage them to rent the apartment immediately.
• He wants them to take time to think about it before they make a decision.
• All of the other apartments are too small.

How does the author give the reader clues about Mrs. Wexler's feelings for Turtle?

• Turtle's bedroom is the size of a closet.
• Mrs. Wexler almost hits Turtle.
• Mrs. Wexler describes Turtle as "ugly".
• All of the above.

Choose which pair of statements below describe how Otis Amber and Barney Northrup are alike.

• They are both delivery boys. 
  They are both 62 years old.
• They are both podiatrists. 
  They both own a restaurant in Sunset Towers.
• They are both podiatrists.
  They are both 62 years old.
• They are both delivery boys.  They both own a restaurant in Sunset Towers.

What is J.J. Ford's relationship with Mr. Westing?

• She used to work for Mr. Westing at the paper mill.
• She borrowed money from Mr. Westing.
• She delivered things for Mr. Westing.
• She doesn't know Mr. Westing.

What does Turtle do when someone touches her braid?

• She punches them in the stomach.
• She runs away.
• She tells her mother.
• She kicks them in the shins.

Which of the following describes Crow?

• She is very religious.
• She is kind and forgiving.
• She liked Mr. Westing.
• She dislikes Dr. Wexler.

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The reader can tell from Turtle's reaction to Otis's story that Turtle is which of the following?

• Brave.
• Cowardly.
• Bored.
• Angered.

Which of the following sentences from chapter 3 make Sydelle Pulaski seem suspicious?

• "Not that he ever helped her, or noticed her, for that matter."
• "There'd be fewer burglaries around here if people listened to her about putting in dead-bolt locks."
• "She unwrapped the package and leaned four wooden crutches against the wall."
• "'No one ever notices Sydelle Pulaski,' she muttered, 'but now they will.  Now they will.'"

How can you tell that the characters did not care for Mr. Westing?

• They are all wondering about the smoke at the mansion.
• They discuss the many reasons why they dislike him.
• They all talk about his stinking corpse rotting on the Oriental rug.
• They tell stories about Mr. Westing's horrible behavior.