Dangerous Game
Vocabulary
Context Clues
Making inferences
100

What shape is related to the character, Rita, throughout the story?

A Crescent Moon

100

What vocab word means:

To talk or gather with other people in a friendly way.

Socialize

100

The child was elated when she found out she made the soccer team.

What does the word 'elated' mean?

Excited or happy

100

Maria slammed her locker door, stomped down the hallway, and muttered under her breath.

What can you infer about Maria’s mood?

She is mad or angry.

200

What does the player have to do in order to end the game of Quarry?

Hit the (Quarry) person with a paint pellet.

200

What vocab word is defined as:

Seen and shared by many people, usually on the internet.

Viral.

200

The arid desert receives little rainfall each year.

What is the meaning of the word 'arid'?

Dry

200

Lena hid her phone under the table when her teacher walked by.

What can you infer about why Lena hid her phone?

Phones are not allowed in the classroom.

300

In Chapter 5, Sean overhears two men talking about Rita. What is their plan?

To kidnap Rita and hold her ransom for a million dollars.

300

What vocab word is defined as:

To give something and to get something in return

Exchange

300

The patient suffered from insomnia, and often stayed awake until dawn.

What does the term 'insomnia' mean? 

Unable to fall or stay asleep

300

As the final buzzer sounded, the players dropped their heads, and the crowd went silent.

What can you infer about the outcome of the game?

The team lost

400

Where are the three locations that Rita & Sean go during their own game of Quarry?

The Cemetery, The Mall, and The High School.

400

Of these choices: Submit, Translate or Interpret

Which word fits correctly into the following sentence: 

Scientists _______ data from experiments to draw conclusions and make new discoveries.  

Interpret


400

The culprit was finally caught by the police.

What does the word 'culprit' mean? 

Person responsible for a crime (thief).

400

The smell of popcorn filled the air. The lights dimmed, and everyone turned to face the giant screen.

Where are the people?

Movie theatre

500

What is the setting of the story in chapter 1?

Funworld Amusement Park
500

What do people use everyday to express how they are feeling, usually done through text or email?

Emoji

500

Unlike his gregarious brother who loved parties, Mark was shy and preferred to stay home.

What does the word 'gregarious' mean? 

Outgoing

500

As I walked down the street, I noticed the inside of every house was dark except for the houses that had a candle burning or flashlight being used. 

What can you infer is happening?

The power has gone out.