Westing Game Quiz

What tone is created in the first few chapters of the story?

• Cheerful and lighthearted

• Serious and historical

• Mysterious and suspenseful

• Funny and playful

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best helps set the mysterious atmosphere of Sunset Towers and the Westing house?

• The tall windows and warm lights

• The laughter of the children playing outside

• The empty, dark Westing house and sudden noises

• The friendly neighbors welcoming each other

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What makes Barney Northrup seem suspicious?

• He smiles too much and wears bright clothing

• He seems to know things about people and pushes them to move in

• He gives everyone a free apartment

• He acts scared of the Westing house

How is Turtle different from her sister Angela?

• Turtle is quiet and shy, while Angela is loud and rude

• Turtle is bold and curious, while Angela is quiet and well-behaved

• Turtle is a good cook, while Angela plays sports

• Turtle is older than Angela and more responsible

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do the early character descriptions tell us about Sydelle, Mr. Hoo, Theo, Chris, and Judge Ford?

• They are all rich and carefree

• They are all connected to Sam Westing

• They are all unique and may play important roles in the mystery

• They are all related to each other

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in Chapters 1–4?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does Judge Ford’s memory of borrowing money from Sam Westing suggest?

• A. She wants to work at the Westing Paper company

• B. She may have a secret connection to Sam Westing

• C. She plans to move out of Sunset Towers

• D. She wants to run for mayor

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following predictions might be made based on early events?

• The building will become a hotel

• Sam Westing is still alive and watching the tenants

• Turtle will win a trip to space

• Judge Ford will adopt a pet

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Sandy McSouthers’ role as doorman help the reader understand?

• How the elevator works

• That he may be watching everyone and noticing small details

• That he wants to be a lawyer

• That he only works at night

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How do the early interactions between characters hint at a bigger mystery?

• Everyone already knows each other

• The tenants are all friends and want to play games

• The tenants seem to have secrets and strange reactions to each other

• The tenants have nothing in common and don’t talk