Westing Game Chapters 5 and 6

Which of the following words best describes Samuel Westing?

• kind
• loving
• eccentric
• understanding

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences from the novel help you understand the meaning of the word beneficiary?

• Otis Amber knew what the letters said, because one was addressed to him
• It means position, like a job
• Means old man Westing left you some money
• Most receipts have that to make sure the right person gets the right letter

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Who was not invited to the reading of Westing's will?

• Mrs. Hoo
• Theo and Chris's parents
• Dr. Wexler
• Sandy McSouthers

What does Mr. Hoo say at the will reading that is inappropriate?

• He insults Mr. Westing
• He makes a joke
• He advertises for his restaurant by saying they are still accepting reservations
• He says he wants to get home to watch the football game

What is significant about Sydelle's dress and her crutches?

• They are the color and pattern of purple waves
• They are painted in rainbow colors
• The match the deceased Mr. Westing's clothing
• They have strange writing on them

How does Mr. Westing describe the 16 heirs in his will?

• As his best friends
• As his worst enemies
• As complete strangers
• As his nieces and nephews

Why won't an autopsy help solve Mr. Westing's murder?

• Mr. Westing has already been prepared for cremation
• Mr. Westing states in the will that he refuses to have an autopsy done
• Mr. Westing dies of natural causes
• There is not a doctor available to do the autopsy 

Why was Sydelle Pulaski using crutches?

• She wanted attention.
• She got kicked by Turtle.
• She had surgery on her foot.
• She got her foot caught in the car door.

Who is Grace Windsor Wexler's favorite daughter?

• Turtle
• Angela
• Flora
• Jillian

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which word means a legal document in which a person states who should receive his/her possessions after s/he dies.

• beckon

• will

• heir

• beneficiary

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4