To get all the instructions for this activity, click on the Greek Olympics link on the right side bar. Any questions or comments about this activity can be posted here. Absent students can participate by checking the comments to this post. Kalitihi to each polis! (If that’s Greek to you, click on the speak Greek link.)
Since the old one is buried way back in April, I’ve started a new one. Dat, where r u?
Compare the movie to the actual myth. Click on the Hercules link listed under “Useful Sites”
Chapter Two–Ghosts or Worse
1. Describe how Mr. Hoo felt about the grand opening of his restaurant.
2. Who was Sandy McSouthers?
3. What surprised Turtle Wexler about the Westing house?
4. Describe Otis Amber.
5. Relate the story of the two “unfortunate fellows” from Westing town.
6. What does Chris notice through his binoculars?
7 - 13 Define these vocabulary words: tenants, exclusive, stocky, maggots, gruesome, stubble, asylum
Extra Credit: Research the author, Ellen Raskin. Include in your biography a list of other books that she has written.
