The Westing Game Chapters 4-6

Why was Doug Hoo chosen to be the timekeeper for Turtle’s adventure at the Westing mansion?

• He was the fastest runner.

• He was the only one to take Turtle’s bet.

• He was the only one with a watch.

• The others were too busy to go with Turtle.

Which of the following words best describes Samuel Westing?

• kind

• loving

• eccentric

• understanding

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What does Turtle leave behind at the Westing mansion?

• Two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

• a flashlight

• A silver cross on a chain

• All of the above

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

• Mrs. Hoo

• Theo’s 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.

• They 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 nephews and nieces

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 died of natural causes.

• There is not a doctor available to do the autopsy.

Why do you think the deceased Mr. Westing is dressed as Uncle Sam?

• Westing thinks of himself as a rich uncle to his “nieces and nephews.” Since his name is Sam, he chose the nickname Uncle Sam and then dressed the part.

• Westing loves America (4th of July parties, dressing up as Uncle Sam) and decided to dress as an American symbol, which ironically shares his first name.

• Both answer choice 1 and 2.

• Red, white, and blue must be his favorite color.

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