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Worksheets"The Westing Game" Chapters 9-12
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the meaning of the adjective sappy?
Example: "Flora Baumbach was sappy. Always smiling that dumb smile..." (54).
silly or foolish
awkward and graceless
strong and capable
forlorn and dejected
What is the meaning of the word defiantly?
Example: "'My lips are sealed,' Turtle said defiantly" (55).
with resistance, daring
without care, clumsily
with detailed attention
hiding your Halloween candy from your parents so they don't eat it after you go to sleep
What is the meaning of the word jabber?
Example: "He had seen his fill of people eating and drinking and acting like clowns, jabbering like..." (57).
stabbing someone repeatedly with a spoon
the condition of continuously telling dad jokes
talking quickly and excitedly so you can't understand
speaking in a foreign language that others don't understand
What is the meaning of the adjective paternal?
Example: "...if the relationship was on the paternal side her maiden name would be Westing" (58).
related through a person's father rather than mother
non-romantic, casual
left side, strong side
the "good side" of your face you show in pictures
What is the meaning of the adjective scornful?
Example: "Turtle was slumped on the couch, scornful of dumb, grown-up parties" (62).
respectful and admiring
suspicious and doubtful
showing deep contempt or disdain
stealing the Constitution because you think it is a treasure map
What is the meaning of the word indignant?
Example: “I did not steal your notebook,” the indignant Hoo explained" (66).
expressing strong displeasure at something considered unfair
jovial, supremely happy
dirty, covered in caked-on mud
celebrating gleefully, like it's your birthday
What is the meaning of the word alibi?
Example: "And if anyone here suspects us of murder, forget it, we both have airtight alibis" (66).
an aquatic reptile with a thick shell around its body
an excuse or fact proving you were elsewhere than at the scene of the crime for which you are accused
an instrument used for cracking the shells of nuts
a rare, fancy breed of cat
What is the meaning of the word implication?
Example: "We are free to choose whether or not to share our clues without any implication of guilt" (67).
something implied or suggested as naturally to be understood
the process of evaluating something
wearing a costume to a party you think is a costume party, but it's actually not
do you want to build a snowman?
What is the meaning of the word adjourn?
Example: "The meeting was adjourned due to panic" (67).
a furry animal with a long tail and sharp claws
to drive out by force; eject; send away by authority
to stop or suspend until a future time
moved to a virtual format, such as Zoom
What is the meaning of the word survey?
Example: "Mr. Hoo surveyed the scene, trying to conceal his delight" (68).
to view in detail, especially to inspect or examine
Donkey Kong punching everything indiscriminately
to cover in bread crumbs before cooking
to break something into many pieces
What is the meaning of the verb regarded?
Example: "George Theodorakis regarded him with suspicion. “'It was a bomb'” (68).
to look at; observe
to send someone a gift, especially when you're sorry for something
to focus on someone's facial expression
the Wii Fit yoga instructor
