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The Westing Game

Chapters 1-2

Part one: Define the vocabulary words below using context clues or a dictionary.

|Vocabulary Word |Definition |

|1. tenants | |

|2. warped | |

|3. alcove | |

|4. stocky | |

|5. asylum | |

Part two: Answer the following questions with complete sentence answers.

1. What was unusual about Sunset Towers?

2. What is unusual about the invitations to the Sunset Towers' future tenants?

3. Who was Sandy McSouthers?

4. What is the story of the two unfortunate boys from Westingtown?

5. What does Chris notice through his binoculars?

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The Westing Game

List all the residents of Sunset Towers by placing their names in the correct apartments.

|5th floor |

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|4C |4D |

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|3C |3D |

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|2C |2D |

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|1st floor Office |1st floor Lobby |

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At the end of Chapter 1 we are told that one of the tenants was “a mistake”. Which tenant do you think was a mistake? Why?

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The Westing Game

Chapters 3-4

Part one: Define the vocabulary words below using context clues or a dictionary.

|Vocabulary Word |Definition |

|1. hassock | |

|2. podiatrist | |

|3. gaunt | |

|4. receding | |

|5. beneficiary | |

Part two: Answer the following with complete sentence answers.

1. Describe Mrs. Wexler's relationship with her two daughters.

2. What was in the long package that Sydelle Pulaski carried into her apartment?

3. Why did Turtle go into the house?

4. What did Turtle encounter upon entering the house?

5. Why were 16 people asked to go to the south library of the Westing Mansion?

The Westing Game Will

Chapters 3-4

It appears that a will will be read to all of the heirs living in Sunset Towers. A will states who will receive each of your possessions upon death.

Directions: In the left column list your 10 most important possessions. In the right column, tell who would be the heir of each item and why

(I know, pretty morbid...but this is purely for fun).

Example:

|Possession |Future Heir and Reason |

|CD collection |Brian – he likes the same music as me |

|Possession |Future Heir and Reason |

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Hour _______ Name ______________________________

Date ________________

The Westing Game

Chapters 5-6

Part one: Define the vocabulary words below using context clues or a dictionary.

|Vocabulary Word |Definition |

|1. relinquish | |

|2. invalid | |

|3. poise | |

|4. eccentric | |

|5. embalmed | |

Part two: Answer the following questions with complete sentence answers.

1. Why was Turtle startled when she looked into the coffin?

2. What did the design on Sydelle Pulaski's dress remind Turtle of?

3. How are the 16 heirs related to Samuel Westing?

4. What is shocking about part 2 of the will?

5. What did Westing ask the heirs to do before entering the game room? Who was the only one to do it?

The Westing Game

Chapters 5-6

With 16 heirs, it's easy to lose track of who is who. So, in the chart below, list the 16 heirs and any info that has been revealed about each.

|Heir |What we know about him/her so far |

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Which heir do you believe is the most suspicious so far? Why? (worth 4 points)

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The Westing Game

Chapters 7-8

Part one: Define the vocabulary words below using context clues or a dictionary.

|Vocabulary Word |Definition |

|1. pompous | |

|2. forfeit | |

|3. dialect | |

|4. pretentious | |

|5. incriminating | |

Part two: Answer the following questions with complete sentence answers.

1. What was the object of the game?

2. Why are there really only 7 pairs playing the game?

3. What did the heirs spend the snow day doing?

4. Why does Ford make a phone call/what's she looking for?

5. Why would someone steal Sydelle's notebook?

The Westing Game

Chapters 7-8

Directions: Name the 7 pairs, their clues, and what they think their clues may mean.

|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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|Pair (Names) |Clue |What they think it may mean |

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