WorksheetsThe Westing Game, Ch. 1-6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which word best describes the mood of Ch. 1 & 2?
joyful
sentimental
sorrowful
suspenseful
What is the biggest factor Barney Northrup uses to get everyone to move into Sunset Towers in the apartments he wants them to live?
He uses the location of the building as a strong motivator.
He applies pressure to get them to buy.
He has learned what each set of characters needs and tells them Sunset Towers will provide this.
He lets the characters know they will be getting many extra services.
Which set of words/phrases best summarize Ch. 3 & 4?
wedding dress, sore shin, newspaper article
witch costume, silver cross, Westing Paper Products
fireworks, $24, writing names
smoke, dead body, letters
Which words best describe Turtle in Ch. 3 & 4?
daring & adventurous
anxious & shy
bossy & loud
logical & critical
What is the setting at the beginning of The Westing Game?
Sunset Towers
The Westing House
The lake
The lawyer's office
What is the setting during the reading of the will?
Sunset Towers
The Westing House
The lake
The lawyer's office
What is Barney Northrupt’s role in the novel?
doorman
journalist/newspaper reporter
delivery boy
real estate agent/saleman
Which of the following details was not included in Otis & Sandy’s story about the Westing House?
two boys entered the house
one boy ended up dying
Sam Westing put a curse on the house
one boy had blood on his hands
Which detail from the text does the author include to create mysterious feelings about the Westing Mansion?
A wire fence surrounds the estate with a "No Trespassing" sign.
Smoke is coming from the home after Chris sees a limper going inside.
Stories of people who went in the house are shared.
All of the above.
None of the above.
What does the reader know about Sam Westing?
He earned his fortune by founding Westing Paper Products.
He was patriotic.
His daughter died, and his wife left him.
All of the above.
None of the above.
