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"The Game of SIlence"

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

What does the word retreated mean?

a)

withdrew

b)

Set up a blockade

c)

Moved forward

d)

charged

3.

Which word means almost the SAME as despised?

a)

welcomed

b)

liked

c)

appreciated

d)

hated

4.

What does the word forfeit mean?

a)

To win the game

b)

To allow someone else to win

c)

To begin playing the game

d)

To lose as a penalty for a mistake

5.

Which word means almost the SAME as irritating?

a)

mean

b)

stubborn

c)

annoying

d)

brave

6.

What does the word intensity mean?

a)

Concentration and strength

b)

Attention and detail

c)

Fear and hesitation

d)

Bravery and endurance

7.

Which word means the OPPOSITE of endurance?

a)

weakness

b)

toughness

c)

strength

d)

durability

8.

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

a)

mom

b)

sister

c)

grandma

d)

dad

9.

What was the discussion among the grown-ups about?

a)

A new leader

b)

Their lodge

c)

Playing a new game

d)

Losing their home

10.

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

a)

A pair of boots

b)

A pair of moccasins

c)

A pair of socks

d)

A pair of pants

11.

Where does the story take place?

a)

Near Lake Superior

b)

Near Lake Michigan

c)

In Florida

d)

In Oklahoma

12.

What message about society does this story tell?

a)

Some groups are forced to move against their will.

b)

Some groups like to move to different places.

c)

Family discussions are important.

d)

All people like to play games.

13.

How come nobody lost the game of silence?

a)

They never finished the game.

b)

It is a game they all love to play.

c)

Nobody ever loses the game of silence.

d)

They were too interested in the grown-ups’ discussion.