Hunger Games Ch 7-15

When Katniss "gorges" herself on breakfast thinking of what her mother and Prim would be doing, the author. . . 

• displays how much Katniss misses the food from District 12.
• shows similarities between the Capitol and District 12.
• uses the contrast to illustrate how different District 12 and the Capitol are.
• uses a venn diagram to compare and contrast the districts.

Why do Katniss and Peeta dress alike?

• They want to look like twins.
• It's a strategy to set them apart.
• To confuse the Gamemakers.
• They don't dress alike.

Why is Katniss suspicious of Peeta's complimentary description of her skills?

• She wants to be friends with him.
• She thinks he's stalking her.
• She is in love with him.
• She knows there's only one winner.

What does Peeta mean, "she has no idea the effect she can have"? How does Katniss react?

• He means Katniss draws people's attention.  She takes it as an insult.
• He means she hurts people. She takes it as a compliment.
• He is in love with her.  She loves him back.
• He means she is not self-reflective.  She is proud.

What is a career tribute?

• Tributes from the rich districts, 12, 11, 10.
• Tributes who are pulled out of their career.
• Tributes who train before they reach the Capitol.
• There's no such thing as a career tribute.

Figurative Language: "Most of the other tributes sit alone, like lost sheep"

• hyperbole
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

What does rue mean in the hunger games?

• to regret something
• a small yellow flower
• a small tree with orange leaves
• it is the color red

Why does the author compare Rue and Prim, who are both small, young, and have the name of a flower?

• Katniss will have a weakness for Rue because she reminds her of Prim.
• Prim could have just as easily participated in the Hunger Games.
• To show Katniss is still worried about her family at home.
• Because Katniss will kill Rue in the arena to show how strong she is.

Who are the Gamemakers?

• Capitol people who score the tributes
• Observers and rulers of the Capitol
• People who make games
• Tributes who participate in the Hunger Games

What is the significance of the Gamemakers wearing purple robes?

• They are camouflaged.
• Purple is the color winners wear. (and also orange)
• Purple symbolizes royalty.
• It's a simile for grapes.