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The Game of Silence

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word forfeit mean?

a)

to win the game

b)

to begin playing the game

c)

to allow someone else to win

d)

to lose as a penalty for a mistake

2.

Which word means almost the SAME as irritating?

a)

stubborn

b)

mean

c)

brave

d)

annoying

3.

What does the word intensity mean?

a)

concentration and strength

b)

bravery and endurance

c)

attention and detail

d)

fear and hesitation

4.

What does the word retreated mean?

a)

set up a blockade

b)

move forward

c)

charged

d)

withdrew

5.

Which word means the OPPOSITE of endurance?

a)

weakness

b)

toughness

c)

strength

d)

durability

6.

Which of the following people is NOT one of your ancestors?

a)

sister

b)

mom

c)

grandma

d)

dad

7.

What does the word HONOR mean?

a)

to hope for the best

b)

to show respect for

c)

to be fearful of

d)

to dislike

8.

Which word means almost the SAME as despised?

a)

welcomed

b)

liked

c)

hated

d)

appreciated

9.

What message about society does this story tell?

a)

All people like to play games.

b)

Family discussions are important.

c)

Some groups like to move to different places.

d)

Some groups are forced to move against their will.

10.

What was the discussion among the grown-ups about?

a)

playing a new game

b)

losing their home

c)

a new leader

d)

their lodge

11.

How come nobody lost the game of silence?

a)

They were too interested in the grown-ups discussion.

b)

Nobody ever loses the game of silence

c)

It is a game they all love to play.

d)

They never finished the game.

12.

Based on the description in the story, what are makazinan?

a)

a pair of moccasins

b)

a pair of socks

c)

a pair of pants

d)

a pair of boots

13.

Where does the story take place?

a)

near Lake Michigan

b)

near Lake Superior

c)

in Oklahoma

d)

in Florida