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The Westing Game

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
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.
2.
How does the author give the reader clues about Mrs. Wexler's feelings for Turtle?
a)
Turle'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
3.
Choose one way in which Barney Northrup and Otis Amber are alike:
a)
They are both delivery boys
b)
They are both podiatrists
c)
They are both 65 years old
d)
They both own a restaurant in Sunset Towers
4.
What did J.J, Ford's relationship with Mr. Westing?
a)
She used to work for Mr. Westing at the paper mill.
b)
She borrowed money from Mr. Westing
c)
She delivers 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 shin
6.

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

a)

Notthat 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)

She unwrapped the package and leaned four wooden crutche against the wall.

d)

"No one ever notices Sydelle Pulaski," she muttered, "but now they will. Now they will."

7.
How can you tell that the characters did not care for Mr. Westing?
a)
They are all wondering about they 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.
8.
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
9.
Which of the following words best describes Samuel Westing?
a)
kind
b)
loving
c)
eccentric
d)
understanding
10.
What does Turtle leave behind at the Westing mansion?
a)
Two peanut butter and jelly sandwhiches
b)
A flashlight
c)
A silver cross on a chain
d)
All of the above
11.
Which of the following sentences from the novel help you understand the meaning of the word beneficiary?
a)
Otis Amber knew what the letters said, because one was addressed to him
b)
It means position, like a job
c)
Means old man Westing left you some money
d)
Most receipts have that to make sure the right person gets the right letter
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.
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
14.
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)
The match the deceased Mr. Westing's clothing
d)
They have strange writing on them
15.
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
16.
Why won't an autopsy help solve Mr. Westing's murder?
a)
Mr. Westing has already been prepared for cremation
b)
Mr. Westing states in the will that he refuses to have an autopsy done
c)
Mr. Westing dies of natural causes
d)
There is not a doctor available to do the autopsy 
17.
(pick Option B. Free point!)
a)
This is the wrong answer.
b)
This is the correct answer.
c)
This is also the wrong answer.
d)
This is most definitely the wrong answer. 
18.
Who is the author of the Westing game
a)
Davis matty
b)
Ellen Raskin
c)
Bob alepen
d)
Rachelle Russell
19.

Who is Sandy McSouthers?

a)

the judge

b)

the doorman

c)

the foot doctor

d)

the deliveryman

20.

Turtle & Angela's mother; labels her job as an "heiress"

a)

Grace Windsor Wexler

b)

Madame Hoo

c)

Berthe Erica Crow

d)

Flora Baumbach

21.

Turtle & Angela's father; works as a podiatrist

a)

Denton Deere

b)

Jake Wexler

c)

Theo Theodorakis

d)

Otis Amber

22.

Daughter of Grace and Jake; sibling of Turtle; engaged to Dr. Denton Deere

a)

Sydelle Pulaski

b)

J.J. Ford

c)

Turtle Wexler

d)

Angela Wexler

23.

The 13-year-old protagonist who kicks people in the shins and and has an interest in the stock market.

a)

Turtle Wexler

b)

Angela Wexler

c)

Sydelle Pulaski

d)

Flora Baumbach

24.

Owner of the restaurant on the top (5th) floor; generally pretty cranky person

a)

James Shin Hoo

b)

Madame Hoo

c)

Doug Hoo

d)

Chris Theodorakis

25.

A woman from China who speaks very little English and helps with the restaurant on the top floor.

a)

Berthe Erica Crow

b)

Catherine Theodorakis

c)

Sydelle Pulaski

d)

Madame Hoo

26.

A high school senior and track star

a)

Theo Theodorakis

b)

Doug Hoo

c)

Chris Theodorakis

d)

Denton Deere

27.

A high school senior who works in his parents' cafe and helps care for his brother.

a)

Otis Amber

b)

Doug Hoo

c)

Chris Theodorakis

d)

Theo Theodorakis

28.

A wheelchair-bound boy with a nerve disorder that makes it hard for him to speak; expert bird watcher

a)

Theo Theodorakis

b)

Chris Theodorakis

c)

Sandy McSouthers

d)

Denton Deere

29.

The building's 62-year-old delivery boy who likes to spread gossip about others in the building.

a)

Barney Northrup

b)

Sandy McSouthers

c)

Otis Amber

d)

Samuel Westing

30.

The first black female judge in the state of Wisconsin who is very logical and matter-of-fact

a)

Berthe Erica Crow

b)

Flora Baumbach

c)

JJ Ford

d)

Sydelle Pulaski

31.

An older cleaning woman for the building who spends much of her time praying and repenting for her sins

a)

Berthe Erica Crow

b)

Flora Baumbach

c)

JJ Ford

d)

Sydelle Pulaski

32.

Engaged to Angela Wexler; A medical intern who pretends to be smarter than he really is

a)

Jake Wexler

b)

Chris Theodorakis

c)

Barney Northrup

d)

Denton Deere

33.

A secretary who loves attention and is often seen limping with a crutch (on one leg or another)

a)

Flora Baumbach

b)

Turtle Wexler

c)

Angela Wexler

d)

Sydelle Pulaski

34.

A dressmaker who is making Angela's wedding dress

a)

Sandy McSouthers

b)

Flora Baumbach

c)

Berthe Erica Crow

d)

Sydelle Pulaski

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