The Westing Game, Ch. 1-6

Which word best describes the mood of Ch. 1 & 2?

• joyful

• sentimental

• sorrowful

• suspenseful

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which words best describe Turtle in Ch. 3 & 4?

• daring & adventurous

• anxious & shy

• bossy & loud

• logical & critical

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

 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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.