Playing the Field Context Clues Quiz

Kirk looked at the narrator _____________ when he mentioned the treasure hidden in the office.

This word means to convince someone to do or believe something.

• impossible

• treasure

• skeptically

• persuade

The narrator tried to _________ Kirk to move to the office by telling him stories about treasure and monsters.

This word means very difficult or unable to be done or managed.

• familiar

• impossible

• concessions

• skeptically

The narrator's mom said he had to make _______________ if he wanted his own room.

This word refers to the area around a person or place.

• persuade

• surroundings

• skeptically

• impossible

The parents thought it would be easier for Kirk to stay in __________ he was used to.

This word describes a way of reacting with doubt or disbelief.

• concessions

• adjust

• skeptically

• monsters

After Kirk ran to his parents, Dad gave the narrator a ___________ about putting ideas in Kirk's head.

This word refers to valuable or special items, often hidden or sought after.

• concessions

• persuade

• treasure

• adjust