The Westing Game Flashcards

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1
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Where does the story take place?

A

Sunset Towers- an apartment building- and the old Westing house nearby

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2
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Who is the author of “The Westing Game”?

A

Ellen Raskin

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3
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Give at least one character trait of Grace Winsor Wexler

A

Considers herself better than most

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4
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Give at least one character trait of Angela Wexler

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Obedient

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5
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Give at least one character trait of D. Denton Deere

A

Know it all

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Give at least one character trait of Turtle Wexler

A

Adventurous

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Give at least one character trait of Flora Baumbach

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Kind

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Chris Theodorakis

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Smart

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Theo Theodorakis

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Protective

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Mr. Hoo

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Businesslike/ straightforward

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Doug Hoo

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Hardworking/ dreamer

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Otis Amber

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Jokester/ not very smart

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Sandy McSouthers

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Tricky/ Jokester

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14
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Sydelle Pulaski

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Loves attention

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15
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JJ Ford

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Intelligent/ promising

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16
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Berthe Erica Crow

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Quiet/ Mysterious

17
Q

What is a literary foil?

A

When two (usually opposite) characters are compared/ contrasted in a story in order to bring out clearer character traits

18
Q

In “The Westing Game”, which two characters serve as foils for one another?

A

Angela and Turtle

19
Q

Who is Crow?

A

Sam Westing’s wife