The Westing Game Chapters 1-3

1. Why does Barney Northrup tell both Grace Wexler and Sydelle Pulaski that there’s only one apartment left?

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

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

• a. Turtle’s bedroom is the size of a closet.
• b. Mrs. Wexler almost hits Turtle.
• c. Mrs. Wexler describes Turtle as “ugly.”
• d. All of the above

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3. What can you infer based on the apartment owners’ names being already printed on the mailboxes?

• a. Someone was certain that they would rent the apartments.
• b. They owned the apartments before Barney Northrup showed them.
• c. Barney Northrup forced them to rent the apartments.
• d. None of the above

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4. What is J.J. Ford’s relationship with Mr. Westing?

• a. She used to work for Mr. Westing at the paper mill.
• b. She owes money to Mr. Westing.
• c. She delivered things for Mr. Westing.
• d. She doesn’t know Mr. Westing.

5. What does Turtle do when someone touches her braid?

• a. Punches them in the stomach
• b. Runs away
• c. Tells her mother
• d. Kicks them in the shins

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6. Which of the following describes Crow?

• a. She is very religious.
• b. She is kind and forgiving.
• c. She liked Mr. Westing.
• d. She dislikes Dr. Wexler.

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7. The reader can tell from Turtle’s reaction to Otis’ story that Turtle is -

• a. brave.
• b. a coward.
• c. bored.
• d. upset.

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

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

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

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

10. How does the author show the difference in Angela’s and Turtle’s personalities?

• a. The author tells what they are wearing.
• b. The author shows Grace Wexler’s relationship with each daughter through her words and actions.
• c. The author describes Angela’s and Turtle’s words and actions.
• d. All of the above

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