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The Westing Game Ch 1-15

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 23mins

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.
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
3.
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
4.
Which of the following describes Crow?
a)
She is very religious
b)
She is kind and forgiving
c)
She liked Mr. Westing
d)
She dislikes Dr. Wexler
5.
The reader can tell from Turtle's reaction to Otis' story that Turtle is
a)
Brave
b)
A coward
c)
Bored
d)
Upset
6.
Which of the following was not true of Sunset Towers?
a)
It faced east and had no towers
b)
was two stories high
c)
stood alone on the Lake Michigan shore
d)
Barney Northrup sold apartments to tennants
7.

What is the irony of the name of Sunset Towers?

a)

They face East and there are no towers.

b)

There are only 2 towers.

c)

They face West over the lake.

8.

What evidence was there that who would move into the building was already planned?

a)

Names were already printed on the mailboxes.

b)

There were just enough apartments

c)

The size of the apartments was just right

d)

The tour guide knew the names of the people looking at the apartments

9.

Who was the doorman?

a)

Sandy McSouthers

b)

Otis Amber

c)

Turtle Wexler

d)

Jake Wexler

10.

What was Theo's father's occupation?

a)

Doorman

b)

Cab driver

c)

Coffee shop owner

d)

Delivery boy

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 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
14.
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
15.
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 
16.
Which character is a birdwatcher?
a)
Chris Theodorakis
b)
Theo Theodorakis
c)
Angela Wexler
d)
Doug Hoo
17.
Who was Sydelle's partner?
a)
Turtle
b)
Denton Deer
c)
Angela Wexler
d)
Flora
18.

What is a social climber?

a)

Someone trying to reach higher social status

b)

Someone who has a lot of money

c)

Someone who talks to everyone

d)

Someone who is jealous and vain

19.

Why was Chris watching legs from his wheelchair?

a)

To make sure he didn't run over anyone

b)

To see who Turtle kicked

c)

To see who limps

d)

To figure out who had a twin

20.
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
21.
What is Sam Westing's nickname?
a)
The Millionaire
b)
Uncle Sam
c)
Sammy
d)
Westin
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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
25.
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
26.
What is the name of Mrs. Baumbach's daughter? 
a)
Rosie
b)
Rosanne
c)
Rosalie
d)
Rosalynn 
27.
What did Judge Ford lose?
a)
$25
b)
Her notebook
c)
A gold watch
d)
A pair of gold ear
28.
Mr. Hoo claims he found Sydelle's notebook....
a)
In the elevator
b)
In a booth at the coffee shop
c)
On a table in the resturant
d)
On a table in the coffee shop
29.
What is Turtle's real name?
a)
Tortiose 
b)
Alice
c)
Tabitha-Ruth
d)
T.R.
30.
How did the bomb in the coffee shop present a good opportunity for Mr. Hoo?
a)
It allowed Mr. Hoo to get close to the owners of the coffee shop
b)
Mr. Hoo's resturant would get more business
c)
Mrs. Hoo never liked that coffee shop
d)
Mr. Hoo could use this time to make improvements on his restrant 
31.
According to Sydelle, what is Turtle's crutch?
a)
Her braided hair
b)
Her big mouth
c)
Her curiosity 
d)
Her annoying laugh
32.
Who did the judge call at the end of Chapter 12?
a)
A Westing heir
b)
A private investiagatoe 
c)
The newspaper
d)
A snow plow
33.
Who was the new hostess at Shin Hoo Restaurant? 
a)
Angela Wexler
b)
Jake Wexler
c)
Grace Wexler
d)
Turtle Wexler
34.
Why was Shin Hoo Restaurant opening earlier than planned?
a)
Mr. Hoo wanted to serve breakfast 
b)
(Now) This was the only restaurant in Sunset Towers
c)
Doug wanted to open earlier so he could run afterwards
d)
The coffee shop ran out of supply
35.
For how many years did Angela Wexler attend college? 
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
1
36.
Who does Angela remind Mrs. Baumbach of?
a)
Violet Westing
b)
Vivian Westing
c)
Her daughter
d)
Her sister
37.
Who was hurt in the second bombing? 
a)
Angela
b)
Mr. Hoo
c)
Sydelle
d)
Mrs. Hoo
38.
The second bombing was due to a...
a)
Leaky pipe
b)
Gas explosion
c)
Water explosion 
d)
Stink bomb
39.

Which pair is on the hunt for "twins"?

a)

Flora and Turtle

b)

Sydelle and Angela

c)

Grace and Mr. Hoo

d)

Doug and Theo

40.

Which pair is on the hunt for someone who plays chess?

a)

Flora and Turtle

b)

Grace and Mr. Hoo

c)

Doug and Theo

d)

Sydelle and Angela

41.

Which heir was an inventor who sued Mr. Westing for stealing his idea of the disposable diaper?

a)

Theo

b)

Mr. James Shin Hoo

c)

Sandy

d)

Flora Baumbach

42.

Which one of the answers below IS NOT one of the names Turtle has claimed (whether they're her real names or not)?

a)

Alice

b)

Turtle

c)

Tabitha-Ruth

d)

Angela

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