WorksheetsThe Westing Game Chapters 4-8
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was Doug Hoo chosen to be the timekeeper for Turtle's adventure at the Westing mansion?
a)
He was the fastest runner.
b)
He was the only one to take Turtle's bet.
c)
He was the only one with a watch.
d)
The others were too busy to go with Turtle.
2.
Which of the following words best describes Samuel Westing?
a)
Kind
b)
Loving
c)
Eccentric
d)
Understanding
3.
What does Turtle leave behind at the Westing mansion?
a)
Two turkey sandwiches
b)
A pair of silver earrings
c)
A compass
d)
A flashlight
4.
Who was not invited to the reading of Westing's will?
a)
Mrs. Hoo
b)
Theo's and Chris's parents
c)
Dr. Jake Wexler
d)
Sandy McSouthers
5.
What does Mr. Hoo say at the will reading that is inappropriate?
a)
He insults Mr. Westing.
b)
He makes a joke.
c)
He advertises for his restaurant by saying they are still accepting reservations.
d)
He says he wants to get home to watch the football game.
6.
What is significant about Sydelle's dress and her crutches?
a)
They are the color and pattern of purple waves.
b)
They are painted in rainbow colors.
c)
They match the deceased Mr. Westing's clothing.
d)
They have strange writing on them.
7.
How does Mr. Westing describe the 16 heirs in his will?
a)
As his best friends
b)
As his worst enemies
c)
As complete strangers
d)
As his nieces and nephews
8.
Why won't an autopsy help solve Mr. Westing's murder?
a)
Mr. Westing's body has already been embalmed.
b)
Mr. Westing states in the will that he refuses to have an autopsy done.
c)
Mr. Westing died of natural causes.
d)
There is not a doctor available to do the autopsy.
9.
Why do others sigh in relief when Flora Baumbach is named as Turtle's partner?
a)
They are glad they won't be kicked by a witch
b)
Flora Baumbach is good with children.
c)
They are afraid Turtle will spend all the money.
d)
They dislike Flora Baumbach.
10.
Which of the following words best describes Grace Windsor Wexler?
a)
Kind
b)
Loving
c)
Arrogant
d)
Shy
11.
Why does Theo resent his position in life as "brother"?
a)
He doesn't love Chris.
b)
He hates taking care of Chris.
c)
He wishes he could be more independent.
d)
No one pays any attention to him.
12.
Why do Sydelle and Angela watch the others before they look at their clues?
a)
They are nervous and aren't sure what to do.
b)
They are trying to figure out what the other pairs' clues are.
c)
They've lost their clues.
d)
They didn't get any clues.
13.
Why do Turtle and Flora memorize their clues?
a)
They are afraid they will forget them.
b)
Mr. Westing told them to memorize the clues.
c)
The clues will be taken away by E.J. Plum.
d)
They plan to destroy the clues so no one can steal them.
14.
Why do Sydelle and Angela visit the others while snowbound in Sunset Towers?
a)
They are worried for the others' safety.
b)
They plan to steal the others' clues.
c)
They want to get more clues about the others' clues by visiting with them.
d)
They want to work with the other teams to play the game.
15.
How do Grace Wexler and Mr. Hoo feel about each other?
a)
They like each other and are glad they are partners.
b)
They do not get along with each other very well.
c)
They don't know one another at all.
d)
They respect one another, but are not great friends.
16.
Why does J.J. Ford call the newspaper?
a)
To get information on the other heirs.
b)
To get a copy of the will.
c)
To get a copy of the obituary.
d)
To talk to Barney Northrup.
17.
What do Angeal and Sydelle find at Sydelle's apartment?
a)
A copy of the will
b)
Grace Wexler's silver cross necklace
c)
A chess game
d)
Someone has stolen Sydelle's notebook
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