Chapters 1-4

Name ______________________ Date ________________________

Reading: The Westing Game: Chapters 1-4 due February 8, 2011
Read Chapters 1-4 by Feb 8, ch.5-8 by Feb 10, ch. 9-12 by Feb 11, ch 13-16 by Feb 14, ch 17-20 by Feb 15, ch 21-24 by Feb 18, ch 25-30 by Feb 28.

There will be a final test on The Westing Game on the Monday following our February vacation.

Vocabulary: 20 words for each chapter group

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pyrotechnic executor vigil

1. Even though we enjoyed the Polynesian _________________, we probably would not prepare it at home.

2. I think that wearing her hair in a tight bun at the ________ of her neck is very unflattering.

3. When he realized that the people in the auditorium were staring at him, he quickly ___________________ his eyes and withdrew into his own private world.

4. "Don't worry," Flora said, "anything you tell me is strictly __________________.

5. Upon entering the deserted house, we unfortunately detected the _________________ odor of a decaying carcass.

6. In preparation for her night's ___________ in the old mansion, Turtle packed plenty of rations.

7. John D. Rockefeller, an ______________________ who lived during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, was the guiding force behind the creation and development of the Standard Oil Company.

8. The entire town looked forward to the elaborate ____________________ display of fireworks every Fourth of July.

9. Since he was the named ___________________ of the estate, it was his responsibility to see that each and every detail outlined in the will was carried out.

10. Because she didn't know Sam Westing personally, Sydelle Pulaski felt some consternation when she was notified that she was named as a _________________________ in his last will and testament.


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11. When my aunt built her new home, she hired an interior decorator to furnish it very _____________________.

12. An insignificant thing might be referred to as a mere _________.

13. Be careful if you in-line skate on the boardwalk as some of the boards are extremely ____________.

14. During the Civil War, soldiers did not have the benefit of anesthesia when they underwent a(n) ____________________.

15. When we selected our wedding invitations we opted for one with a _____________ edge.

16. Many of the women dressed very ________________________ for the President's inaugural ball.

17. My sister finally agreed to see a doctor when the ____________in her back worsened.

18. You will be much more comfortable if you prop your injured leg on that ___________________.

19. Many of the guests were disappointed by the ____________ amount of food they were served in the expensive restaurant.

20. If you remain __________________ during this stressful period of time, you will successfully complete your project.

In answering the following questions:

• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.

1. In a paragraph or two, set the stage for this novel. In chapters 1-4, there are two distinct settings. Describe them both. Pay attention to using good topic sentences.






2. Write a detailed description of your character. Each student has been assigned one character to follow. You will also be keeping a journal of everything your character does in each chapter. The journal will be reviewed after the February break.

Match the characters with the description:

1. ____ Dr. Wexler --Tigran, Hugo

2. ____ Grace Wexler --Gemma

3. ____ Turtle Wexler --- Maia

4. ____ Angela Wexler --Solene

5. ____ Otis Amber -- Skye

6. ____ Sandy McCrouthers --Geoffrey

7. ____ Theo Theodorakis --Ben

8. ____ Chris Theodorakis --Joseph

9. ____ Doug Hoo -- David, Maxime (2)

10. ____ J.J. Ford --Leila

11. ____ Crow -- Zoe

12. ____ Sydelle Pulaski --Zoe Pascale

13. ____ Mr. Hoo --Joseph

14. ____ Sam Westing-- Paul


A. dressed all in black; religious

B. 62-year old "delivery boy"

C. Mrs. Wexler's favorite daughter

D. Scottish doorman

E. snobby social climber

F. owned exclusive Chinese restaurant

G. bird-watched from his wheelchair

H. teenager who enjoyed track

I. unpopular secretary

J. teenager who liked to write stories

K. podiatrist

L. brave, aggressive 12-year old girl

M. founder of Westingtown

N. black female judge