WorksheetsThe Game of Silence—Selection Vocab and Comp 2026 Brown
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which word means almost the SAME as despised?
appreciated
hated
liked
welcomed
What does the word honor mean?
to dislike
to be fearful of
to show respect for
to hope for the best
Which of the following people is NOT one of your ancestors? Hint: From a generation before you.
dad
grandma
mom
sister
Which word means the OPPOSITE of endurance?
durability
strength
toughness
weakness
What does the word retreated mean? Hint: Think about the American Revolution, your army is about to get beaten badly.
withdrew
charged
moved forward
set up a blockade
What does the word intensity mean? Hint: intense - all focused
fear and hesitation
attention and detail
bravery and endurance
concentration and strength
Which word means almost the SAME as irritating?
annoying
brave
mean
stubborn
What does the word forfeit mean? Hint: May happen if you don't have enough team members show up to play the other team.
to lose as a penalty for a mistake
to allow someone else to win
to begin playing the game
to win the game
Where does the story take place? Hint: Setting is very important to these Native Americans as a part of their history. It is stated in the beginning of the text.
in Florida
in Oklahoma
near Lake Superior
near Lake Michigan
Based on the description in the story, what are makazinan? Hint: You may have heard of this type of foot covering. Use context clues.
a pair of boots
a pair of pants
a pair of socks
a pair of moccasins
How come nobody ever lost the game of silence? Hint: It was important to remain silent so they could __________________ .
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.
What was the discussion among the grown-ups about? Hint: They met whenever a group of them was about to have something taken over.
their lodge
a new leader
losing their home
playing a new game
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
