Why does Katniss shoot an arrow at the Gamemaker's table?

She feels disrespected - they're not paying attention to her

What does Haymitch see as Peeta and Katniss' most useful skills for the arena?

Peeta's strength and Katniss' ability to hunt with weapons

What is the meaning of, "the protocol has become rusty" during the reaping?

There hasn't been a volunteer at the reaping for a long time

What significant childhood connection does Katniss have to Peeta?

He tossed her burnt bread so she could survive

Which of the following is an accurate description of the Capitol's residents?

They are oddly dressed with bizarre hair and painted faces

Why does Katniss avoid crying at all costs?

She does not want to appear weak or please the Capitol

Why do Cinna and Portia choose "flaming" costumes for Katniss and Peeta?

The costumes represent District 12 - citizens burn coal

Which of the following statements best describes District 12?

a coal region that is dark, poor, and not well-respected

What do you infer to be the cause of Haymitch's drunken state?

He is emotionally upset from murdering fellow contestants

What act of defiance did District 12 engage in?

Nobody clapped when Katniss took the stage at the reaping

What prompted Katniss to begin hunting in the woods, even though she knows it is illegal?

It was her only option to keep her family alive

Why is it important for Katniss to receive a high score in the training arena?

A high score will attract more sponsors for her

Why are certain tributes referred to as "Careers"?

They are from rich districts and have trained for the games

Why is "a kind Peeta Mellark" far more dangerous to Katniss than an unkind one?

It will be harder to kill him if he's kind

What impact did Gale have on Katniss' life?

Gale taught her survival skills, food, and gave her security

Someone who committed a crime & has had their tongue cut out

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1
Why does Katniss shoot an arrow at the Gamemaker's table?
She feels disrespected - they're not paying attention to her
She wants to show off her arrow shooting ability
She is retaliating for being sent into the Hunger Games
She misunderstands the rules of preliminary rounds
2
What does Haymitch see as Peeta and Katniss' most useful skills for the arena?
The real-life romance between the two
Peeta's kindness and Katniss' survival mentality
Peeta's strength and Katniss' ability to hunt with weapons
Their ability to go for long periods of time without food
3
What is the meaning of, "the protocol has become rusty" during the reaping?
Directors are deciding if they will let Katniss volunteer
There hasn't been a volunteer at the reaping for a long time
The glass ball containing entrant's name is very old
The directions for the reaping were lost many years ago
4
What significant childhood connection does Katniss have to Peeta?
He taught her to identify the edible Katniss plant
Madge and Peeta were the only childhood friends Katniss had
Peeta's father knew Katniss' mother
He tossed her burnt bread so she could survive
5
Which of the following is an accurate description of the Capitol's residents?
They wear futuristic clothing made from rare, metallic cloth
They are oddly dressed with bizarre hair and painted faces
They appear similar to the residents of other districts
They are alien-like with exaggerated features
6
Who gives Katniss a gold mockingjay pin to wear in the Hunger Games?
Peeta
Gale
Madge
Prim
7
Why does Katniss avoid crying at all costs?
She does not want to show her family that she is upset
She does not want to appear weak or please the Capitol
She fears the Peeta will feel the need to protect her
She thinks the Capitol will rank her high if she acts brave
8
Why do Cinna and Portia choose "flaming" costumes for Katniss and Peeta?
They believe the bright colors will attract more sponsors
They want to intimidate the other tributes
The costumes represent District 12 - citizens burn coal
They want to send a message about rebellion to the Capitol
9
How many entries did Primrose have in the Hunger Games lottery?
1
0
5
2
10
Which of the following statements best describes District 12?
a desolate area that is void of food and sunshine
a wealthy coal-mining district with bright, distinct colors
an area that is becoming revitalized through rebuilding
a coal region that is dark, poor, and not well-respected
11
What do you infer to be the cause of Haymitch's drunken state?
He has plenty of money, so he spends it on liquor
He lost a daughter in a previous hunger games
He is emotionally upset from murdering fellow contestants
it's a time-filler, he hasn't gotten a job
12
Why is Katniss drawn to Rue
Rue is a strong tribute - Katniss wants her allegience
Rue reminds her of Prim
Rue is the only tribute who is friendly to Katniss and Peeta
Rue does not have any friends at the Hunger Games
13
The story opens on the day of the ____________.
reaping
tributes
Seam
Hunger Games
14
What act of defiance did District 12 engage in?
They refused to allow Prim to be chosen for the reaping
Nobody clapped when Katniss took the stage at the reaping
They made the sign of the mockingly in unison
People did not look at the camera as it filmed the crowd
15
What prompted Katniss to begin hunting in the woods, even though she knows it is illegal?
She likes to show off her skills with a knife
It was her only option to keep her family alive
Her father directed her to hunt in the woods
It provided her time with Gale, her hunting partner
16
Why is it important for Katniss to receive a high score in the training arena?
A high score will make the Capitol take her seriously
A high score will help her form alliances
A high score will attract more sponsors for her
A high score will intimidate other tributes
17
Why are certain tributes referred to as "Careers"?
They are the tallest, strongest contestants
They are paid contestants who want to become mercenaries
They are tributes sponsored by the Capitol
They are from rich districts and have trained for the games
18
Why is "a kind Peeta Mellark" far more dangerous to Katniss than an unkind one?
It will be harder to trust him
She fears he is being fake and will turn on her in the ring
It will be harder to kill him if he's kind
The audience will like him better because he is kinder
19
What impact did Gale have on Katniss' life?
Gale taught her survival skills, food, and gave her security
Gale showed Katniss attention when nobody else did
Gale filled the void left by the loss of her father
Gale taught Katniss how to stand up for herself
20
What is an Avox?
A dog-like animal that is valued by the Capitol citizens
A traitor who has been exiled from the Capitol
Someone who committed a crime & has had their tongue cut out
A mail-order company for cosmetics used by Capitol citizens

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