These are soft, stiff, and often found in paint brushes.
What are: bristles
100
1) Which sentence best describes the mystery of a genre?
a) A mystery is a story or a novel that is always based on real people and events
b) A mystery is a story or a novel about a crime or unsolved puzzle
c) A mystery is a story based on science fiction facts
d) A mystery is a story or novel about something that really happened
What is: b
100
How many paired heirs were there?
What is: 8 pairs, 16 total
100
This character had a daughter named Rosallie, and was a stand-in-mom for Turtle when Grace wasn't doing the job.
Who is: Flora Baumbach
100
Define motivation.
What is: The reason someone does something.
200
The restaurant was expensive, fancy, and very exclusive. It's nearly impossible to get a reservation.
What does "exclusive" mean in the sentence above?
What is: Special, or limited due to status.
200
Unusual events that happen in a mystery are called ____________ ______________, and can be turned into mysteries that the sleuths can follow.
What is: plot problems
200
Sam Westing was very patriotic, meaning that he loved what?
What is: his country, America
200
This character is also know as "uncle Sam"...and Barny Northrop...and Sandy McSouthers...And Mr. Eastman.
Who is: Sam Westing
200
What are the three types of motivation?
What is: Emotional, social, and financial.
300
Doctor Deere decided to shorten his name in his signature, making it "Dr. Deere" instead of "Doctor. Deere." 'Dr.' was short for 'doctor.'
A shortened form of something is called which vocabulary term?
What is: abbreviation
300
"John is missing from the bus."
How do you turn this plot problem into a mystery?
What is: "Why was John missing from the bus?"
300
What did Sydelle Pulaski want most from the heirs?
What is: to be noticed. (emotional and social motivation)
300
This character accompanied Turtle up to the Westing Estate because he thought he'd be fast enough to outrun trouble.
He also is a big star in Sunset Towers.
Who is: Doug Hoo
300
Sydelle Pulaski wants desperately to be recognized by people. She wants to feel included. Make an argument for her major motivator: financial, social, emotional.
What is: emotional or social.
400
Chris' ailment was that he was bound to a wheelchair, and experienced little control over his physical state. The name of his ailment was unclear.
In the description of Chris above, what is an ailment?
What is: a physical disorder or illness
400
To solve a mystery, a sleuth must determine the difference between useful clues, and misleading clues, often known as ______________ _____________.
What is: red herrings
400
Which heir was the bomber? Why did they set off bombs?
What is: Angela. She set off bombs to scar her face, and make herself beautiful.
400
This character has an eye for interior design, and is the mother of two. While she is motivated by material things, as he confidence in herself grows, so does her interest in her own career.
Who is: Grace Wexler
400
Turtle loves the stock market, and she plays often. This makes one of her major motivators what?
What is: financial.
500
Mason didn't have a strong alibi for his whereabouts Saturday night, which is why he considered a suspect.
Define "Alibi"
What is: an excuse or a reason, especially to avoid blame.
500
a) What was meant by the statement “…and there was no such person as Barney Northrup.”?
b) What does the author add to the story by stating this?
What is: A) Barny Northrop doesn't exist.
B) Suspense, tension, or mystery.
500
About whom does Theo care the most?
What is: his brother, Chris Theodorakis
500
This character sets off four bombs, and wants desperately to be known for more than her good looks. She is more than "a pretty little thing."
Who is: Angela Wexler
500
Chris is excited to play the Westing Game because he wants to be around people. What is his primary motivator?