The Westing Game: Who's who? Name:_________________ Date:_______
Who Am I? By now you know the cast pretty well. If you forget a name or two, I've posted the mailbox listings at the end. Just check the mailboxes.
Who were these people, these specially selected tenants? They were mothers and fathers and children. A dressmaker,a secretary, an inventor, a doctor, a judge. And, oh yes, one was a bookie, one was a burglar, one was a bomber, and one was a mistake. Barney Northrup had rented one of the apartments to the wrong person. (p. 5; end of chapter one, The Westing Game)
1. I am the mistake. When Barney Northrup invited that select group of tenants to Sunset Towers, I think that he managed to confuse my name with someone else's. It might be why so little attention was paid to me there. It might also be why I felt that I had to be so creative with my appearance. It was the only way I could attract any attention. Remember, I had to coordinate my crutches with my outfits? I went to such lengths to be noticed by that smart set in Sunset Towers. It's kind of ironic that in the end, I was the one who guessed the missing name.
Okay, now, I have an important clue for you. I know shorthand. I made the only copy of the will. There was some doubt about a missing word at the end of article three, which turned out to be really important. I should have had more confidence in my shorthand or myself, or I might have realized that that missing word was not really missing. Darn! Someone else put two and two together and inherited the whole estate. Oh well. I loved my partner because she was beautiful, sweet, and misunderstood. Together we made a good pair. I am ______________________.
2. Grace Wexler and Mr. Hoo incorrectly theorized that I was the culprit. They jumped to this erroneous conclusion based on their clues, something to do with amber grain. Actually, I am not just the delivery boy, but a private detective pretending to be just a delivery boy. Don't say it too loud. Be discreet. I am ___________________ and I am 62 years old. Shhhh!
3. I am a "bookie". I am not ashamed to admit that I like to gamble and I like to make money when I gamble. I like betting on horse races and sporting events, particularly football games. I like the long shots and I like to be involved in setting the odds. I take this gambling hobby of mine very seriously. You can understand why, can't you? My day job is caring for feet. Yuck! Bunions, corns, callouses, fallen arches, hammer toes, etc. It's a living, but it's not fun. Odds are that you know my name. I would stake a lot of money on that. I am a betting man and my name is _________________.
4. Both my first and last names are misleading. My family's last name had been changed to sound less foreign and more American. That's understandable. My first name implies a virtue that I seem to lack. I am a bit insecure. Therefore, I come across as a pretentious social climber. I like interior decorating and I hope to be a rich heiress. There, I've said it. It's so nice to make your acquaintance. Allow me to present myself. I am _________________________. You will get extra credit if you correctly remember my full name!
5. It's very hard being me, because I have a pretty serious disability. I have a disorder that affects my ability to speak clearly and also my mobility. I spend a lot of my free time looking out the window. All of this observing has made me somewhat of an amateur bird watcher. I'd like to get better and I hope to be an ornithologist when I grow up. I am ___________________.
6. I own a restaurant, but my real passion is inventing ingenious and useful things. I like to know that my inventions improve people's lives and I hope to make money from them. My latest innovation is a disposable paper innersole that takes the pain out of standing around. I call it the Little Foot-Eze I just might put some podiatrists out of business! Hah! Please take a menu and make yourself comfortable. The food here is exquisite. I am ___________.
7. I immigrated to America from China. My English is not good. I have a bad habit. I steal things. I don't fit in here. I do appreciate the English lessons Dr. Wexler gives me. I am a hostess in the restaurant upstairs. I wear dresses with slits up one side. I am ______________.
8. I hope you don't dislike me because of my annoying habit of diagnosing everyone around me. It is just that medical school is so demanding. The work is hard, the hours are long, and the subject -plastic surgery in my case- is very challenging. I have heard that I can seem pompous. I confess to being a little self-absorbed at times. I have even heard the term, narcissistic. Have hope for me. I won't always be in medical school. I should start to relax. Right now I am always on call. Is there a doctor in the house? I am _______________________.
9. I am a doorman. I have an interesting job description. I open the door and greet the tenants. I wish them well. I say innocuous things like "Have a nice day," or "Looks like rain," or "My, it's cold out there." At the end of the book you learn that I am not who you thought I was and that the doorman disguise was a disguise from the very beginning. But, as long as I am a doorman and opening doors for people, you should call me by that name. I am known as _________________________.
10. My judgment is excellent and my ability to be both discerning and disinterested allowed me to rise to the high position I hold today. I am not as disinterested about Sam Westing as I should be, however. I still am capable of having emotional outbursts when I think about him, although I guess I should be grateful for all he managed to do for me and my family. I never believed his motives were anything but selfish. I like it when the court bailiff says, "All rise for Judge______________."
11. I have a nickname. It's a cold-blooded animal and it is this nickname I'm most comfortable with. I'm a bull when the stock market is rising and my favorite newspaper is The Wall street Journal. My room is the size of a closet, but I'm not there very much. I care about protecting my sister and winning. Don't pull my pigtails, or I'll kick you hard in the shins. I am ____________________.
12 I am a dressmaker. I can sew just about anything. I have an unfortunate last name, particularly when things are blowing up. I had a child, but she had a serious congenital defect and died young. She was very special. Please call me if you have any custom sewing needs. I am especially good with wedding dresses, but I can handle Halloween costumes, too. Here's my card. I'm _________________.
13. My life probably seemed perfect to everyone else. For me, it became unbearable. Every decision was made for me. It gets pretty terrible having to be "the good daughter". I finally got so frustrated with my situation that I thought I would explode. Thanks goodness for Sydelle. l She understood me and listened to me. Thank goodness no one was hurt by any of my outbursts. I guess my sister is my protector. I am the bomber. I never meant any harm. I am ________________.
14. I am a track star. Need I say more? I run every place I go, every chance I get. My dad would like me to study harder in school, but I think he'll be happy when I win scholarships and Olympic medals. Gotta run. My name is ______________.
15. I am living a life of penance to pay for my past mistakes. My biggest mistake was forcing my daughter to marry some rising star, rather than let her marry the man she really loved. I should have minded my own business and let my daughter do as she pleased. I was once rich, but now I serve the poor, ladling out the daily soup at the soup kitchen. I dress in black and am generally called by just my last name, which is ______.
16 I'm the last of the sixteen heirs. There's not too much you can say about me, except that I'm a good brother and a pretty good son. I like to write. My parents work hard in their coffee shop on the ground floor of Sunset Towers. I will end up marrying well in the end. I am _____________________.
Names on the mailboxes in the alcove off the lobby:
Office Dr. Wexler
Lobby Theodorakis Coffee Shop
2C F. Baumbach
2D Theodorakis
3C S. Pulaski
3D Wexler
4C Hoo
4D J. J. Ford
5 Shin Hoo's Restaurant
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Final Writing Project
Name:___________________________
FINAL WRITING PROJECT---The Westing Game due March 11, 2011
A. You will need to assemble a folder containing the seven worksheets:
1. Chapters 1-4 due Feb 8
2. Ch. 5-8 due Feb 10
3. Ch 9-12 due Feb 11
4. Ch 13-16 due Feb 14
5. Ch 17-20 due Feb 15
6. Ch 21-24 due Feb 18
7. Ch 25-30 due Feb 28
B. A detailed description and illustration of your assigned character.
C. A diary or journal for your assigned character.
In this, you will write from the point of view of your character. You should not just talk about what your character has done each day, but their fears, suspiciouns, feelings and relationships with the other characters.
Try to get inside your character's head!
D. The Westing connection.
Describe the relationship between your character and Sam Westing. Did your character's feelings toward Sam Westing change over the course of the novel? How? Why? When? Use quotations from the text to support your arguments.
E. The Pairs of Heirs
Describe the relationship between your character and your partner. Did the relationship change over the course of the novel? Why? How? When? What made you a good pair? What strengths and weaknesses did both you and your partner bring to the partnership? How well did you do in winning the Westing game?
F. Sam Westing: Why?
Describe what Sam Westing's reasons might have been for setting up such an elaborate game. What hobbies and interests did he have that he managed to incorporate into the game? What do you think about the ethics of such a game? It makes for a fun read, but what would you think about this game if it really happened?
Our novel has a happy ending for each and every character. In real life, things could have gotten confused. Describe some ways in which things might have gone wrong in this game.
FINAL WRITING PROJECT---The Westing Game due March 11, 2011
A. You will need to assemble a folder containing the seven worksheets:
1. Chapters 1-4 due Feb 8
2. Ch. 5-8 due Feb 10
3. Ch 9-12 due Feb 11
4. Ch 13-16 due Feb 14
5. Ch 17-20 due Feb 15
6. Ch 21-24 due Feb 18
7. Ch 25-30 due Feb 28
B. A detailed description and illustration of your assigned character.
C. A diary or journal for your assigned character.
In this, you will write from the point of view of your character. You should not just talk about what your character has done each day, but their fears, suspiciouns, feelings and relationships with the other characters.
Try to get inside your character's head!
D. The Westing connection.
Describe the relationship between your character and Sam Westing. Did your character's feelings toward Sam Westing change over the course of the novel? How? Why? When? Use quotations from the text to support your arguments.
E. The Pairs of Heirs
Describe the relationship between your character and your partner. Did the relationship change over the course of the novel? Why? How? When? What made you a good pair? What strengths and weaknesses did both you and your partner bring to the partnership? How well did you do in winning the Westing game?
F. Sam Westing: Why?
Describe what Sam Westing's reasons might have been for setting up such an elaborate game. What hobbies and interests did he have that he managed to incorporate into the game? What do you think about the ethics of such a game? It makes for a fun read, but what would you think about this game if it really happened?
Our novel has a happy ending for each and every character. In real life, things could have gotten confused. Describe some ways in which things might have gone wrong in this game.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
chapters 25-30
Name ____________________ Date ______________ due February 28, 2011
Reading: The Westing Game/ Chapters 25-30 The End!!
Vocabulary (only 13 words for 6 short chapters)
This time I've put synonyms in parenthesis by a few of the words.
abacus (ancient calculator) interceding pretense accomplice (assistant in a crime) stupified obituary bolts (verb meaning "runs away quickly") stenographer dastardly (adj. meaning "evil") stoolie (informer) extravaganza (big gathering or event) embalm benefactor interceding pretense(s)
The word "pretense" is so nice I've used it twice. Beware!
1. "Watch what you say around him about our plans, because he is supposedly a _______________ for the police," warned the ringleader of the gang.
2. Every time I bring out my vacuum cleaner, my cat __________ in terror and runs for cover. I assume this is because he cannot stand the noise it makes.
3. The villain's character can only be described as ___________________.
4. We will need to hire a _____________________ to take notes during our meeting. Thus, we will have a full account of what everyone said.
5. Do you think that he was a(n) __________________ to the criminals that were arrested last night? He lent them his car, and that might make him a suspect.
6. "Thank you very much for ___________________ in the argument between us,"
Hugo said. "Your interference prevented me from saying something rude to him."
7. The ancient Egyptians discovered a way to ____________ the bodies of their royalty. They also wrapped these mummified bodies in fabric and stored them in a series of specially made coffins.
8. Early in the novel, Turtle learns of Sam Westing's death from the ______________ printed in the newspaper. This account informs her about some of the main events in the life of Samuel Westing. Much later in the novel, however, she figures out that this report of his death was false. In fact, it was one of many _________ used by Sam Westing to confuse the heirs as they played the game.
10. The special effects in the movie, Inception, were so well executed that the audience was ____________________.
11. We all quickly figured out that Sybele Pulaski's crutches were simply a ___________ to get a little more attention. The idea that she actually painted them to coordinate with her outfits was a cute and clever detail. She failed to get much attention from the other tenants, however, so her plan did not really succeed.
12. When Mr. Hoo wanted to start a business to sell his innersoles, he needed either investors or _____________ to advance him the necessary money.
13. Eventually Mrs. Balkoski will attend the Black & White Ball, an annual _____________________ thrown by the San Francisco Symphony.
14. The _________________ is a device used by ancient civilizations to assist them in mathematical calculations. It is still used in classrooms in Asia today. Mrs. Balkoski naturally thinks that it might be fun to learn how to use one.
Written Expression: Answer these questions in the spaces provided.
Please:
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. How does Theo know that it was Sandy who was playing chess with him? Why is this surprising?
2. One of the clues given to the players in the very beginning is: "It is not what you have, it's what you don't have that counts". Explain how this clue leads everyone to the answer: Berthe Erica Crow.
3. What does Turtle finally realize about the meaning of the statement that the "heir who wins the windfall will be the one who finds the fourth"? (Was the will properly transcribed or was there a word missing?)
4. Did Sandy McSouthers really die? Did Crow really poison him? What is that scene all about?
5. Toward the very end of the novel, what fibs does Turtle tell Julian Eastman about Crow, Otis, and Mr. Hoo? Why does she tell these lies?
6. What happens to Angela in the end?
7. What happens to Turtle's parents in the end?
8. Would you recommend this novel to fifth graders? Why or why not?
9. After our February vacation, we will be seeing a 90 minute movie on novel. Try to predict the details that the movie will have to omit?
Reading: The Westing Game/ Chapters 25-30 The End!!
Vocabulary (only 13 words for 6 short chapters)
This time I've put synonyms in parenthesis by a few of the words.
abacus (ancient calculator) interceding pretense accomplice (assistant in a crime) stupified obituary bolts (verb meaning "runs away quickly") stenographer dastardly (adj. meaning "evil") stoolie (informer) extravaganza (big gathering or event) embalm benefactor interceding pretense(s)
The word "pretense" is so nice I've used it twice. Beware!
1. "Watch what you say around him about our plans, because he is supposedly a _______________ for the police," warned the ringleader of the gang.
2. Every time I bring out my vacuum cleaner, my cat __________ in terror and runs for cover. I assume this is because he cannot stand the noise it makes.
3. The villain's character can only be described as ___________________.
4. We will need to hire a _____________________ to take notes during our meeting. Thus, we will have a full account of what everyone said.
5. Do you think that he was a(n) __________________ to the criminals that were arrested last night? He lent them his car, and that might make him a suspect.
6. "Thank you very much for ___________________ in the argument between us,"
Hugo said. "Your interference prevented me from saying something rude to him."
7. The ancient Egyptians discovered a way to ____________ the bodies of their royalty. They also wrapped these mummified bodies in fabric and stored them in a series of specially made coffins.
8. Early in the novel, Turtle learns of Sam Westing's death from the ______________ printed in the newspaper. This account informs her about some of the main events in the life of Samuel Westing. Much later in the novel, however, she figures out that this report of his death was false. In fact, it was one of many _________ used by Sam Westing to confuse the heirs as they played the game.
10. The special effects in the movie, Inception, were so well executed that the audience was ____________________.
11. We all quickly figured out that Sybele Pulaski's crutches were simply a ___________ to get a little more attention. The idea that she actually painted them to coordinate with her outfits was a cute and clever detail. She failed to get much attention from the other tenants, however, so her plan did not really succeed.
12. When Mr. Hoo wanted to start a business to sell his innersoles, he needed either investors or _____________ to advance him the necessary money.
13. Eventually Mrs. Balkoski will attend the Black & White Ball, an annual _____________________ thrown by the San Francisco Symphony.
14. The _________________ is a device used by ancient civilizations to assist them in mathematical calculations. It is still used in classrooms in Asia today. Mrs. Balkoski naturally thinks that it might be fun to learn how to use one.
Written Expression: Answer these questions in the spaces provided.
Please:
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. How does Theo know that it was Sandy who was playing chess with him? Why is this surprising?
2. One of the clues given to the players in the very beginning is: "It is not what you have, it's what you don't have that counts". Explain how this clue leads everyone to the answer: Berthe Erica Crow.
3. What does Turtle finally realize about the meaning of the statement that the "heir who wins the windfall will be the one who finds the fourth"? (Was the will properly transcribed or was there a word missing?)
4. Did Sandy McSouthers really die? Did Crow really poison him? What is that scene all about?
5. Toward the very end of the novel, what fibs does Turtle tell Julian Eastman about Crow, Otis, and Mr. Hoo? Why does she tell these lies?
6. What happens to Angela in the end?
7. What happens to Turtle's parents in the end?
8. Would you recommend this novel to fifth graders? Why or why not?
9. After our February vacation, we will be seeing a 90 minute movie on novel. Try to predict the details that the movie will have to omit?
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
chapters 21-24
Name ___________________ Date _____________
Reading: The Westing Game Chapters 21-24: due February 17, 2011
Vocabulary (20 words)
appellate derelicts arsenal downcast astounded seamy
composure exquisite dejected fuming
1. Doug was probably going to be _________________ when Theo did not show up on time.
2. Weaving through the rush-hour traffic, Theo trailed the bus to a ________________ downtown district where Otis and Crow got off .
3. Theo was saddened when he saw the _________________ sitting on the rough wooden benches at the soup kitchen.
4. To prove he was better than his eighth-grade education, Sandy wrote very ____________________.
5. Judge Ford was a judge in the state supreme court in the _______________ division.
6. Theo stared down at the sparking, sputtering ________ , yelled, and belly-flopped to the carpet as rockets whizzed out of the elevator.
7. Before Judge Ford stood a _______________ Turtle, looking very sad and very sorry.
8. The judge was __________________ when Turtle shouted "No!" in response to the question.
9. In spite of her surprise, the judge regained her _____________ and continued her questioning.
10. To make up for scaring everyone he planned to treat each heir to a(n) ____________ Chinese dinner.
meticulously
seamy
mismatched
wreak
ornithologist
writhing
paranoid
unintelligible
penance
11. Everyone was surprised to see Sydelle's ___________ crutches as she usually was too careful about what she wore.
12. Tonight Sam Westing would ________________ his revenge unless Judge Ford could prevent it.
13. No one could understand Madam Hoo as she chattered in _______________ Chinese.
14. After Sandy was fired from his job as doorman he felt very ________________.
15. Everyone was surprised as the judge strode in dressed in her _________ African princess outfit.
16. Chris's ambition was to be a(n) _____________ one day.
17. The doorman said to the group of heirs that if anyone was not ___________ after being told that the murderer would kill again was really crazy.
18. Sandy slumped to the floor and was ___________ in pain.
19. Crow knew that she had not suffered enough for her sins and that her ______________ was yet to begin.
Written Expression
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. Why does Theo want Turtle's bike? Why does she give in and let him use the bike?
2. Describe how Theo felt after spying on Otis and Crow at the soup kitchen.
3. Why isn't J.J. Ford grateful to Sam Westing?
4. How does Angela feel after her parents visit her at the hospital?
5. How does Turtle react to the picture of Rosalie? Why does she react this way?
6. Why is Judge Ford upset when Sandy makes the suggestion that all of the heirs pool their clues?
3. Of all the information supplied by the private investigator, which piece do you think is the most relevant to the mystery?
5. Who does Judge Ford think should be protected and why?
Reading: The Westing Game Chapters 21-24: due February 17, 2011
Vocabulary (20 words)
appellate derelicts arsenal downcast astounded seamy
composure exquisite dejected fuming
1. Doug was probably going to be _________________ when Theo did not show up on time.
2. Weaving through the rush-hour traffic, Theo trailed the bus to a ________________ downtown district where Otis and Crow got off .
3. Theo was saddened when he saw the _________________ sitting on the rough wooden benches at the soup kitchen.
4. To prove he was better than his eighth-grade education, Sandy wrote very ____________________.
5. Judge Ford was a judge in the state supreme court in the _______________ division.
6. Theo stared down at the sparking, sputtering ________ , yelled, and belly-flopped to the carpet as rockets whizzed out of the elevator.
7. Before Judge Ford stood a _______________ Turtle, looking very sad and very sorry.
8. The judge was __________________ when Turtle shouted "No!" in response to the question.
9. In spite of her surprise, the judge regained her _____________ and continued her questioning.
10. To make up for scaring everyone he planned to treat each heir to a(n) ____________ Chinese dinner.
meticulously
seamy
mismatched
wreak
ornithologist
writhing
paranoid
unintelligible
penance
11. Everyone was surprised to see Sydelle's ___________ crutches as she usually was too careful about what she wore.
12. Tonight Sam Westing would ________________ his revenge unless Judge Ford could prevent it.
13. No one could understand Madam Hoo as she chattered in _______________ Chinese.
14. After Sandy was fired from his job as doorman he felt very ________________.
15. Everyone was surprised as the judge strode in dressed in her _________ African princess outfit.
16. Chris's ambition was to be a(n) _____________ one day.
17. The doorman said to the group of heirs that if anyone was not ___________ after being told that the murderer would kill again was really crazy.
18. Sandy slumped to the floor and was ___________ in pain.
19. Crow knew that she had not suffered enough for her sins and that her ______________ was yet to begin.
Written Expression
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. Why does Theo want Turtle's bike? Why does she give in and let him use the bike?
2. Describe how Theo felt after spying on Otis and Crow at the soup kitchen.
3. Why isn't J.J. Ford grateful to Sam Westing?
4. How does Angela feel after her parents visit her at the hospital?
5. How does Turtle react to the picture of Rosalie? Why does she react this way?
6. Why is Judge Ford upset when Sandy makes the suggestion that all of the heirs pool their clues?
3. Of all the information supplied by the private investigator, which piece do you think is the most relevant to the mystery?
5. Who does Judge Ford think should be protected and why?
chapters 17-20
Name __________________ Date _________________
Reading: The Westing Game Chapters 17-20 due February 15, 2011
Vocabulary (12 words)
bearish bullish manipulated covetousness miscalculation eluding photostats glutton placard innersoles legitimate shard
1. The stock market rose another fifty points; it was a ________________ market and everyone seemed to be making profits.
2. Upon seeing Grace Wexler, Crow said to herself, "That sinful woman will go to hell with her pride and her ________________."
3. "My feet were killing me," said Sandy, "until Mr. Hoo gave me a pair of his specially designed paper ___________________ to insert in my shoes."
4. Theo was being patched up in the hospital emergency room, following a slight but dangerous ___________________ in his "solution" experiment.
5. Doug persevered in his search for the attorney's office until he finally found a house with a ____________that said, "E. J. PLUM, ATTORNEY".
6. A stock market with a downward trend in prices is called _______________and generally most investors have a negative outlook.
7. Since he would be competing in the big track meet, Doug Hoo had a ______________ excuse to miss his classes.
8. It was said by many that Sam Westing was unethical. To achieve his success in business, he __________________ people, cheated workers, bribed officials, and stole ideas.
9. Theo winced as the doctor probed his shoulder for a small _________ of glass.
10. No matter how hard he scrutinized the clues, some very important connection was still _______________ him.
11. Sandy McSouthers meticulously transcribed the information listed on the ________________ of the birth certificates, death notices, marriage licenses, and driver's licenses.
12. "And he, too, will pay for his sins, the fat one, the _______________, the bomber, and the mutilator of innocent children," thought Crow, maliciously.
Written Expression:
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. When Otis Amber suggests that Mr. Hoo is the murderer, Crow quickly accepts the idea. List the various reasons for her suspicions.
2. While studying chemistry, Theo happens upon what he believes to be a simple solution. What does Theo uncover when he rearranges his clues? Who does he believe to be the murderer?
3. When Turtle sees that Ed Plum has come to visit Angela, what advice does she offer her sister?
4. When Mrs. Wexler sees Ed Plum visiting Angela, how does she react and why?
5. What charitable act convinces Crow that Mr. Hoo was not the bomber after all?
Reading: The Westing Game Chapters 17-20 due February 15, 2011
Vocabulary (12 words)
bearish bullish manipulated covetousness miscalculation eluding photostats glutton placard innersoles legitimate shard
1. The stock market rose another fifty points; it was a ________________ market and everyone seemed to be making profits.
2. Upon seeing Grace Wexler, Crow said to herself, "That sinful woman will go to hell with her pride and her ________________."
3. "My feet were killing me," said Sandy, "until Mr. Hoo gave me a pair of his specially designed paper ___________________ to insert in my shoes."
4. Theo was being patched up in the hospital emergency room, following a slight but dangerous ___________________ in his "solution" experiment.
5. Doug persevered in his search for the attorney's office until he finally found a house with a ____________that said, "E. J. PLUM, ATTORNEY".
6. A stock market with a downward trend in prices is called _______________and generally most investors have a negative outlook.
7. Since he would be competing in the big track meet, Doug Hoo had a ______________ excuse to miss his classes.
8. It was said by many that Sam Westing was unethical. To achieve his success in business, he __________________ people, cheated workers, bribed officials, and stole ideas.
9. Theo winced as the doctor probed his shoulder for a small _________ of glass.
10. No matter how hard he scrutinized the clues, some very important connection was still _______________ him.
11. Sandy McSouthers meticulously transcribed the information listed on the ________________ of the birth certificates, death notices, marriage licenses, and driver's licenses.
12. "And he, too, will pay for his sins, the fat one, the _______________, the bomber, and the mutilator of innocent children," thought Crow, maliciously.
Written Expression:
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. When Otis Amber suggests that Mr. Hoo is the murderer, Crow quickly accepts the idea. List the various reasons for her suspicions.
2. While studying chemistry, Theo happens upon what he believes to be a simple solution. What does Theo uncover when he rearranges his clues? Who does he believe to be the murderer?
3. When Turtle sees that Ed Plum has come to visit Angela, what advice does she offer her sister?
4. When Mrs. Wexler sees Ed Plum visiting Angela, how does she react and why?
5. What charitable act convinces Crow that Mr. Hoo was not the bomber after all?
chapter 13-16
Name ______________________ Date ________________________
Reading: The Westing Game Review Chapters 13-16 due February 14, 2011
Vocabulary: 14 words
dejectedly obsequious demeaning pedicure elephantine peevishly guffaw remission interrogate scrumptious jasmine
soothsayer mementoes unattainable
1. The advertisement read as follows: "Come to SHIN HOO'S RESTAURANT and treat your taste buds to a ____________________ meal."
2. Madam Hoo knelt before her bamboo trunk, examining various_____________________ from her childhood in China .
3. Since summer was coming and she would be wearing mostly open-toed shoes or sandles, Jessica decided to treat her feet to a _______________.
4. Theo was awed by Angela, so fair-skinned and blonde, older than he, and, because of her engagement to Dr. Denton, utterly __________________.
5. Josie-Jo Ford had proudly decided to stop smiling years ago because she felt that smiling without good reason was ___________________.
6. Her __________________ build made it impossible for her to be comfortable in even the business class seats on most planes.
7. Upset when he realized his mistake in naming six suspects instead of one, Sandy _______________ replied to the judge, "I guess I forgot".
8. Although Sandy McCrouthers was not a stupid man, he sometimes appeared to be because of his love of gossip and his habit of being _________________ with the tenants.
9. "Leave the windows open!" Grace yelled ____________________. "The last thing I need is a gas explosion."
10. The doctor says your disease is incurable, but if you are fortunate, you could have a ____________________ lasting for many years.
11. Another word for a person acting as an oracle is a __________________________ or fortune teller.
12. Jake could not help himself when he burst out laughing. Embarassed, he tried to cover the loud ____________ with even louder coughing sounds.
13. Hoping to ___________________ both George Theodorakis and Mr. Hoo about what they knew, Sandy and the judge decided to have dinner with them.
14. After visiting China last summer I developed a taste for __________________ tea.
Written Expression
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. Even though Sydelle was in pain after the bombing of Mr. Hoo's restaurant, she did not want any attention. Since Sydelle was always seeking attention, why didn't she want the attention this time?
2. Explain how Chapter 16 reveals that Angela is the bomber. Were you surprised?
3. How did Crow, "hide her love" in Angela's bag and why do you
think she did this?
4. How do the lives of Angela and Theo parallel with those of Violet and George Theodorakis?
5. What did Otis Amber mean when he said "still waters run deep?"
Reading: The Westing Game Review Chapters 13-16 due February 14, 2011
Vocabulary: 14 words
dejectedly obsequious demeaning pedicure elephantine peevishly guffaw remission interrogate scrumptious jasmine
soothsayer mementoes unattainable
1. The advertisement read as follows: "Come to SHIN HOO'S RESTAURANT and treat your taste buds to a ____________________ meal."
2. Madam Hoo knelt before her bamboo trunk, examining various_____________________ from her childhood in China .
3. Since summer was coming and she would be wearing mostly open-toed shoes or sandles, Jessica decided to treat her feet to a _______________.
4. Theo was awed by Angela, so fair-skinned and blonde, older than he, and, because of her engagement to Dr. Denton, utterly __________________.
5. Josie-Jo Ford had proudly decided to stop smiling years ago because she felt that smiling without good reason was ___________________.
6. Her __________________ build made it impossible for her to be comfortable in even the business class seats on most planes.
7. Upset when he realized his mistake in naming six suspects instead of one, Sandy _______________ replied to the judge, "I guess I forgot".
8. Although Sandy McCrouthers was not a stupid man, he sometimes appeared to be because of his love of gossip and his habit of being _________________ with the tenants.
9. "Leave the windows open!" Grace yelled ____________________. "The last thing I need is a gas explosion."
10. The doctor says your disease is incurable, but if you are fortunate, you could have a ____________________ lasting for many years.
11. Another word for a person acting as an oracle is a __________________________ or fortune teller.
12. Jake could not help himself when he burst out laughing. Embarassed, he tried to cover the loud ____________ with even louder coughing sounds.
13. Hoping to ___________________ both George Theodorakis and Mr. Hoo about what they knew, Sandy and the judge decided to have dinner with them.
14. After visiting China last summer I developed a taste for __________________ tea.
Written Expression
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. Even though Sydelle was in pain after the bombing of Mr. Hoo's restaurant, she did not want any attention. Since Sydelle was always seeking attention, why didn't she want the attention this time?
2. Explain how Chapter 16 reveals that Angela is the bomber. Were you surprised?
3. How did Crow, "hide her love" in Angela's bag and why do you
think she did this?
4. How do the lives of Angela and Theo parallel with those of Violet and George Theodorakis?
5. What did Otis Amber mean when he said "still waters run deep?"
Chpaters 5-8
Name ______________________ Date ________________________
Reading: The Westing Game : Quiz on Chapters 5-8
Vocabulary: 20 words
afflicted liberalism appraised morbid audible relinquish
convulsions scrutiny incompetence trousseau
1. You must arrange to have this ring ________________ in order to determine its value.
2. It was once traditional for brides to assemble bridal clothing and dowry items, which together constituted a __________________ .
3. When disqualified from the competition, the contestant was forced to ________________ all claims on any of the prizes.
4. You will have to read much louder as you are barely ____________.
5. People who suffer from __________________ generally have no control over how long or how often they are seized by these events.
6. He was ________________ by chills and fevers during his bout with the flu.
7. I find it hard to believe that you enjoy watching such ______________ and terrifying movies.
8. Grace Wexler thought that she was displaying _______________ when she graciously shook J.J. Ford's hand.
9. He was very curious about the matter and decided to give it further _________.
10. I could not believe that the so-called expert displayed such __________________ during the interview.
anticipating poise appalled pompous autopsy reverence
eccentric shrewd exaggerated windfall
11. We were ___________________ our vacation quite eagerly.
12. We had to admire her outward _________________, even when everyone else was disruptive and disobedient.
13. I think that his "fish" story is a bit _____________________; the twelve-inch fish has grown to over three feet!
14. Sam Westing was crazy and rich enough to be considered _________________; his style of living was strange.
15. I was ___________________ when I read the poorly written book report.
16. The family requested an ________________ to be performed to determine the cause of their aunt's sudden death.
17. Little did we realize that we might come across such an enormous and profitable__________________ when we began playing the slot machines.
18. The __________________ felt for her grandfather was evident by the great respect with which she spoke about him.
19. The _______________ feeling with which he spoke made us wonder if he was actually sincere.
20. You will have to be very _______________ to figure out who killed Sam Weston.
Matching: Who is paired with whom?
____ 1. Angela Wexler
____ 2. Grace Wexler
____ 3. Chris Theodorakis
____ 4. Turtle Wexler
____ 5. J.J. Ford
____ 6. Berthe Crow
____ 7. Theo Theodorakis
____ 8. Dr. Wexler
a. Flora Baumbach
b. Doug Hoo
c. Sydelle Pulaski
d. Otis Amber
e. Mr. Hoo
f. Sandy McCruthers
g. Madame Hoo
h. Dr. Denton Deere
Written Expression
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. What is given to each pair to keep them in the game?
2. What is the object of the game?
3. How can you tell that Sam Westing knew some of the heirs pretty well? Give examples to support your answer.
4. Angela signed her position as "none". What do you think she meant by this?
5. What did Turtle and her partner do with their money?
6. Why was Judge Ford insulted when she read her clues?
7. At this point in the story, do you think Sam Westing is out for revenge? Support your answer with a quote from the book.
Reading: The Westing Game : Quiz on Chapters 5-8
Vocabulary: 20 words
afflicted liberalism appraised morbid audible relinquish
convulsions scrutiny incompetence trousseau
1. You must arrange to have this ring ________________ in order to determine its value.
2. It was once traditional for brides to assemble bridal clothing and dowry items, which together constituted a __________________ .
3. When disqualified from the competition, the contestant was forced to ________________ all claims on any of the prizes.
4. You will have to read much louder as you are barely ____________.
5. People who suffer from __________________ generally have no control over how long or how often they are seized by these events.
6. He was ________________ by chills and fevers during his bout with the flu.
7. I find it hard to believe that you enjoy watching such ______________ and terrifying movies.
8. Grace Wexler thought that she was displaying _______________ when she graciously shook J.J. Ford's hand.
9. He was very curious about the matter and decided to give it further _________.
10. I could not believe that the so-called expert displayed such __________________ during the interview.
anticipating poise appalled pompous autopsy reverence
eccentric shrewd exaggerated windfall
11. We were ___________________ our vacation quite eagerly.
12. We had to admire her outward _________________, even when everyone else was disruptive and disobedient.
13. I think that his "fish" story is a bit _____________________; the twelve-inch fish has grown to over three feet!
14. Sam Westing was crazy and rich enough to be considered _________________; his style of living was strange.
15. I was ___________________ when I read the poorly written book report.
16. The family requested an ________________ to be performed to determine the cause of their aunt's sudden death.
17. Little did we realize that we might come across such an enormous and profitable__________________ when we began playing the slot machines.
18. The __________________ felt for her grandfather was evident by the great respect with which she spoke about him.
19. The _______________ feeling with which he spoke made us wonder if he was actually sincere.
20. You will have to be very _______________ to figure out who killed Sam Weston.
Matching: Who is paired with whom?
____ 1. Angela Wexler
____ 2. Grace Wexler
____ 3. Chris Theodorakis
____ 4. Turtle Wexler
____ 5. J.J. Ford
____ 6. Berthe Crow
____ 7. Theo Theodorakis
____ 8. Dr. Wexler
a. Flora Baumbach
b. Doug Hoo
c. Sydelle Pulaski
d. Otis Amber
e. Mr. Hoo
f. Sandy McCruthers
g. Madame Hoo
h. Dr. Denton Deere
Written Expression
• Restate the question in your answer.
• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
• Use complete sentences.
1. What is given to each pair to keep them in the game?
2. What is the object of the game?
3. How can you tell that Sam Westing knew some of the heirs pretty well? Give examples to support your answer.
4. Angela signed her position as "none". What do you think she meant by this?
5. What did Turtle and her partner do with their money?
6. Why was Judge Ford insulted when she read her clues?
7. At this point in the story, do you think Sam Westing is out for revenge? Support your answer with a quote from the book.
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