Game of Silence

How come nobody lost the game of silence?

• They never finished the game.

• It is a game they all love to play.

• Nobody ever loses the game of silence.

• They were too interested in the grown-ups' discussion.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

At the beginning of the story, Omakayas is playing the game of silence with her brother. The author describes her words as buzzing bees caught in her throat. What does this say about Omakayas?

• She is sick.

• She sounds like an insect.

• She cannot swallow, but needs to.

• She really wants to speak, but cannot.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did each of the children receive a prize after playing the game of silence?

• so they could learn how to share with each other

• so they could be comforted before losing their home

• so the losers could feel better about the results of the game

• so they could have something to do while the adults talked

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the setting of The Game of Silence?

• Lake Ontaria in 1920

• Lake Super in 1870

• Lake Ontoria 1850

• Lake Superior 1850

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main theme of the 'Game of Silence'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Silence and communication

• Adventure and exploration

• Fear and courage

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In 'Game of Silence', what does the silence symbolize?

• Peace

• Fear

• Understanding

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Game of Silence' to convey emotions?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the primary conflict in 'Game of Silence'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the author use imagery in 'Game of Silence'?

• To create a vivid setting

• To develop characters

• To enhance the plot

• To introduce conflict

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What role does silence play in the character development in 'Game of Silence'?

• It hinders growth

• It promotes introspection

• It causes conflict

• It resolves tension

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3