The Most Dangerous Game - Vocabulary - Star Wars Theme #2

During a tense moment on the Millennium Falcon, the atmosphere was so thick you could almost feel it. What does the word 'palpable' mean in this Star Wars scenario?

• So strong or intense that you can almost feel it

• Not clear; hard to see through

• Calm and peaceful

• Full of enthusiasm; very eager

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

While navigating through the swamps of Dagobah, Luke Skywalker finds the water is 'not clear; hard to see through.' Which word best describes the water?

• Affable

• Grotesque

• Opaque

• Placid

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

During a lightsaber duel, a Jedi's arm was 'lacerated'. What does 'lacerated' mean?

• Strength and energy

• Badly cut or torn

• Friendly and easy to talk to

• Serious danger

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

In the Star Wars universe, what does 'peril' refer to when a group of rebels finds themselves surrounded by Imperial forces?

• A sudden, complete failure

• Serious danger

• The power to keep going for a long time

• Funny in a strange or unexpected way

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the Star Wars universe, which word best describes the 'strength and energy' that a Jedi needs to wield the Force?

• Vitality

• Stamina

• Zealous

• Solicitous

During a diplomatic mission on Coruscant, a Jedi describes a fellow council member as 'affable.' What does 'affable' mean in this context?

• Feelings of doubt about whether something is right or wrong

• To escape or avoid being caught

• Not safe or secure; likely to fall or fail

• Friendly and easy to talk to

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the Star Wars galaxy, what would you call someone like Han Solo, who is comfortable navigating and adapting to many different planets and cultures?

• Full of enthusiasm; very eager

• Someone who is comfortable in many different countries and cultures

• A sudden, complete failure

• Calm and peaceful

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

In the Star Wars universe, which word would best describe a creature that looks 'strange and disturbing; unnatural in appearance,' like something you might find lurking in the swamps of Dagobah?

• Placid

• Grotesque

• Droll

• Opaque

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

During a mission on the Death Star, Luke Skywalker found himself on a narrow walkway with no guardrails, high above a deep chasm. The situation was 'precarious.' What does 'precarious' mean?

• Not safe or secure; likely to fall or fail

• Strength and energy

• To escape or avoid being caught

• Friendly and easy to talk to

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

In a Star Wars scenario, if a Rebel pilot manages to elude Imperial TIE fighters during a space chase, what does 'elude' mean?

• Badly cut or torn

• Calm and peaceful

• Serious danger

• To escape or avoid being caught

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A