We have met a lot of characters so far. Make a list with a one sentence description for each.
Vocabulary:
coo (4)
tenant (1)
authentic (6)
asylum (9)
facade (13)
gaunt (14)
Chapters 4 - 6
What do we know of Sam Westing's past? Where is he from? How did he become wealthy?
Vocabulary:
vigil (19)
industrial (21)
relinquish (27)
invalid (29)
appalled (34)
uncanny (36)
Chapters 7 - 9
How does Sydelle use her short hand notes to her advantage? What does she get from other players?
Vocabulary:
jaunty (40)
repent (41)
rite (47)
bigot (52)
defiant (65)
uppity (66)
Chapters 10 - 12
What are the connections to Sam Westing that we know of so far? Who has a motive for murder?
Vocabulary:
prattle (68)
corn (73)
larcenist (78)
wary (79)
hysterical (81)
obituary (82)
Chapters 13 - 15
What was the cause of Violet Westing's death? What are the circumstances that surround it?
Vocabulary:
demeaning (88)
alibi (91)
amends (95)
peevish (98)
cunning (105)
profound (107)
Chapters 16 - 18
What connections dot he following people have to Chris: Dr. D, Baba, Sydelle. Why would they want to help him?
Vocabulary:
amnesia (116)
incriminating (116)
cull (119)
placard (126)
malady (128)
coy (128)
Chapters 19 - 21
At the end of this section, what is the song that the words point to? Write out the words (transcript) of this song.
Vocabulary:
soothe (133)
covet (135)
falter (142)
elope (144)
derelict (147)
divert (151)
Chapters 22 - 24
Who has connections to the name Windkloppel? How is it important to the mystery?
Vocabulary:
scrimp (158)
pompous (160)
ornithologist (169)
derisive (172)
paranoia (176)
condemn (179)
Chapters 25 - 27
In your own words, explain the answer to the will. How did Turtle figure it out?
Vocabulary:
mournful (185)
flaw (190)
accomplice (190)
hounding (196)
coroner (202)
discontent (204)
Chapters 28 - 30
Who were the real winners of the Westing Game? How did some lives change for the better?
Vocabulary:
radiant (206)
smother (208)
audible (215)
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