The Game of Silence—Selection Vocab and Comp 2026 Brown

Which word means almost the SAME as despised?

• appreciated

• hated

• liked

• welcomed

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word honor mean?

• to dislike

• to be fearful of

• to show respect for

• to hope for the best

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following people is NOT one of your ancestors? Hint: From a generation before you.

• dad

• grandma

• mom

• sister

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means the OPPOSITE of endurance?

• durability

• strength

• toughness

• weakness

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word intensity mean? Hint: intense - all focused

• fear and hesitation

• attention and detail

• bravery and endurance

• concentration and strength

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word means almost the SAME as irritating?

• annoying

• brave

• mean

• stubborn

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1