The Finisher

The Finisher

Sunday, October 30, 2011

The Westing Game (Chapters 1-6)


Answer these questions in complete sentences in your Comments below.

Chapter 1
1. What was unusual about Sunset Towers?

Chapter 2
2. Who was Sandy McSouthers?

Chapter 3
3. According to Chris, what special talent did his brother Theo possess?

Chapter 6
4.
What must the potential beneficiaries do if they wish to "strike it rich"?

Chapter 10
5. What is a social climber?

Chapter 11
6. Why could no one read Sydelle Pulaski's shorthand?

Chapter 12
7. According to Judge Ford, who are the four people with Westing connections?

Chapter 18
8. How is ammonium nitrate used?

Chapter 21
9. What does Theo want to borrow from Turtle?

Chapter 28
10. How did Judge Ford intend to repay her debt to Sam Westing?

Chapter 30
11. What does Eastman know about Angela that surprises Turtle?

THINK ABOUT IT
12. Choose one of the 16 characters you
would want as YOUR partner in the Westing Game. Why would you pick that person?