Mrs. Zana’s Class

This assignment is due Monday, June 12. I would strongly suggest that those of you who are behind and haven’t read the book START READING NOW, or you will ruin a good grade that took you 15 weeks of hard work to earn.

Chapter Sixteen–The Third Bomb
1. Describe what event is occurring at the beginning of this chapter.
2. What does Angela do that suggests she already knows the contents of the foil wrapped gift?
3. Describe Angela’s injuries.
4. Why did Otis Amber think that he should not be considered a suspect in the incident?
5. Who does Sydelle think the bomber is?
6. Who do you think the bomber is? Explain your choice.
Vocabulary7-12: impractical, vaguely, prank, amnesia, despondently, incriminating
Enrichment: People who suspect others of committing a crime but have no evidence or proof, often say they are relying on instinct or a gut feeling. Are there any problems with this? Expplain.

Chapter Seventeen–Some Solutions
1. What indication is there that the heirs were jittery?
2. What were the two trading terms that Flora Baumbach had learned?
3. After reexamining their clues, whom do Grace and Mr. Hoo think is involved in the mystery?
4. What does Theo discover when he analyses his clue?
5. Why does Theo think that he must be dreaming?
Vocabulary 6-10: incinerator, bonbons, culled, snooping, eluding
Enrichment: Make a book jacket for your book.

Chapter Eighteen–The Trackers
1. Why does Turtle think that it would be a good idea to call Flora Baumbach by another name?
2. Who was Rosalie and how did she die?
3. How is ammonium nitrate used?
4. What assignment does Theo give to Doug Hoo?
5. What letter does Otis Amber deliver to Doug?
6. What help does Denton hold out for Chris.
7. How does Chris feel at the prospect of being taken hostage by Doctor Deere?
Vocabulary 8-17: conferring, broker, propellants, ailment, malady, coyly, graft, swatches, neurologist, ransom
Enrichment: The author makes use of humor throughout the novel. Give some examples.

Chapter Nineteen–Odd Relatives
1. How did Turtle defend the use of the radio in school?
2. Who does Otis Amber accuse of being responsible for the bombings?
3. To whom is Crow referring when she uses the term “foot butcher”?
4. How does Chris presume the blank envelope ended up in his bathrobe?
5. How does Judge Ford react when told by Sandy that Jake Wexler is a bookie?
6. How did the doorman react to what Judge Ford said?
7. According to the judge, what is Westing’s first mistake?
Vocabulary 8-16: soothes, penance, distorted, blotched, vengeance, chronic, covetousness, mutilator, manipulated

Chapter Twenty–The Confessions
1. What was the price of WPP at two o’clock?
2. Why didn’t Doug’s feet hurt anymore?
3. Why was Theo in the hospital?
4. Why did George Theodorakis falter while telling the story of Violet Westing?
5. Who does Judge Ford believe must be protected and why?
Vocabulary 6-13: legitimate, sprinted, wincing, faltered, hack, eloped, plotted, loathed
Enrichment: List as many reasons as possible why someone might make a false confession

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.

Answer all questions in sentence form

Chapter One–Sunset Towers

1. What was unusual about Sunset Towers?
2. Why was the delivery boy described as uncommon looking?
3. What was unusual about Barney Northrup?
4. What did Barney Northrup say that caused Jake to wonder?
5. Where was Sydelle Pulaski directing a suspicious stare?
6. How did Barney finally convince Sydelle Pulaski to take the apartment?
7. Explain why Barney Northrup could be described as a very good salesman?
8. List the various types of people that would be the new tenants in Sunset Towers.
9. At the end of the chapter we are told that one of the tenants was a mistake. Which tenant do you think was a mistake? Explain your choice.
10.-17. Define these vocabulary words: tenants, exclusive, plush, stationery, warped, chandeliers, alcove, bookie