Vocabulary (chp 1-7)
Luxury
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
rite
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
What happened on September 1?
Everyone moved in
Who was Sandy McSouthers?
the doorman and Sam Westing
Age 45. Podiatrist. Graduated from Marquette. Married 22 years, has two daughters. Last name Wexler
Jake Wexler
Tenant
someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
forfeit
lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
What did the sign say that was on a wire fence on the north side of the building?
No Trespassing--Property of the Westing Estate
Who was Otis Amber?
The 62-year old delivery boy and the private investigator
Age: 20. Engaged to marry a Heir. One year college. Victim of third bombing. Embroiders a lot.
Angela Wexler
authentic
not counterfeit or copied
inscrutable
difficult or impossible to understand
What day did Shin Hoo’s Restaurant open?
September 2
What does Turtle plan to do for a $2 a minute?
Stay in the Wexler house where there is suppose to be a dead body
Plays the stock market. Smart kid, but kicks people. Flora Baumbach calls her Alice.
Turtle Wexler
grapple
work hard to come to terms with or deal with something
bigot
a prejudiced person who is intolerant of differing opinions
How did the coffee shop that was on the parking lot keep busy?
People in the building ordering breakfast, lunch and dinner “up” and the workers from nearby Westingtown.
Who lives in 3D?
The Wexlers
Works in family coffee shop. Wants to be a writer. Seems lonely; can’t find anyone to play chess with.
Theo Theodorakis
corpse
the dead body of a human being
infirmity
the state of being weak in health or body
What does everything think is going on at the Westing House?
Mr. Westing’s corpse is rotting on the oriental rug
What type of a costume is Turtle going to wear?
A witch costume
Confined to wheelchair; disease struck about four years ago. Knows a lot about birds.
Chris Theodorakis