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WorksheetsThe Westing Game Ch. 1-8
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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 shin
2.
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 deadbolt locks
c)
Her green rhinestone-studded glasses slipped down her fleshy nose as she grappled with a tall triangular package and shopping bag.
d)
She unwrapped the package and leaned four wooden crutches against the wall. "No one ever notices Sydelle Pulaski," she muttered, "but now they will. Now they will."
3.
What description below best suits Angela Wexler?
a)
beautiful
b)
very intelligent
c)
ungrateful
d)
mean
4.
True or False? Turtle is Mrs. Wexler's favorite daughter.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What does Flora Baumbach do for a living?
a)
dressmaker
b)
secretary
c)
nurse
d)
teacher
6.
Who is Angela Wexler engaged to?
a)
Otis Amber
b)
Doug Hoo
c)
Dr. Denton Deere
d)
Shin
7.
Which of the following is NOT true about Chris Theodorakis' handicap?
a)
he is in a wheelchair
b)
he has body spasms
c)
he stutters
d)
he is not very smart
8.
In the reading of the will, it is revealed that Sam Westing...
a)
...was killed by one of the sixteen people in Sunset Towers
b)
...drowned at sea
c)
...was killed in a fire
d)
...was divorced
9.
What is Sam Westing's nickname?
a)
The Millionaire
b)
Uncle Sam
c)
Sammy
d)
Westin
10.
What is the "Westing game?"
a)
a game of chess
b)
a game played in pairs to solve the clues left by Mr. Westing
c)
an online video game
d)
a game played with four people with a deck of playing cards
11.
Each pair is given ______________ , and told to "Spend it wisely or go for broke. May God they gold refine."
a)
$100
b)
$5,000
c)
$10,000
d)
$500,000
12.
Who was not invited to the reading of Westing's will?
a)
Mrs. Hoo
b)
Theo and Chris's parents
c)
Dr. Wexler
d)
Sandy McSouthers
13.
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
14.
Which pair forfeits the game because they did not attend the reading of the will?
a)
Mr. Wexler and Mrs. Hoo
b)
Chris and Dr. Denton Deere
c)
J.J. Ford and Sandy McSouthers
d)
Otis Amber and Crow
15.
Why do Sydelle and Angela visit the others while snowbound in Sunset Towers?
a)
They are worried for the other's safety.
b)
They plan to steal the other's clues.
c)
They want to get more information about the other's clues by visiting with them.
d)
They want to work with the other teams to play the game.
16.
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 are the best of friends.
d)
They love each other because hey are bother and sister.
17.
What do Angela nd 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
18.
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
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