The Westing Game

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

• 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.

Choose two ways in which Barney Northrup and Otis Amber are alike.

• They are both delivery boys.

• They are both podiatrists.

• They are both 62 years old.

• They both own a restaurant in Sunset Towers.

What was 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.

Which of the following describes Crow?

• She is kind and forgiving.

• She is rigid and severe.

• She liked Mr. Westing.

• She dislikes Dr. Wexler.

The reader can tell from Turtle's reaction to Otis Amber's gruesome story that Turtle is -

• brave

• a coward

• bored

• upset

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 deadbolt locks."

• "She unwrapped the package and leaned four wooded 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 Sam Westing?

• They are all wondering about the smoke at the mansion.

• They discuss the many reasons they dislike him.

• They talk about the stinking corpse rotting on the Oriental rug.

• They tell stories about Mr. Westing's horrible behavior.

Please answer this question completely, using details from the text.

Mrs. Wexler describes Angela as an "angel". Turtle dresses in a witch's costume. How does the author use these two descriptions to help you understand the differences in the two girls AND how their mother feels about them.

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Who was the biggest tipper in Sunset Towers?

• J.J. Ford

• Jake Wexler

• Otis Amber

• Doctor Deere

• Barney Northrup

Who is Angela engaged to?

• Doug Hoo

• Jake Wexler

• Doctor Deere

• Theo Theodorakis

• Sandy McSouthers