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The Hunger Games Chapter 2

Authored by Diane Kurtz

English

9th Grade

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The Hunger Games Chapter 2
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of Suzanne Collins' *The Hunger Games*, specifically examining key plot events, character interactions, and thematic elements from the first two chapters. Designed for 9th grade English students, the assessment evaluates students' ability to recall specific textual details, understand character motivations, and recognize symbolic elements within the narrative. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to track multiple characters, plot developments, and the dystopian world-building elements that Collins establishes early in the novel. The questions require students to demonstrate close reading abilities by identifying specific details about the reaping ceremony, character relationships between Katniss and Peeta, and the harsh realities of life in District 12, including themes of poverty, survival, and sacrifice that permeate the opening chapters. Created by Diane Kurtz, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9, this quiz serves as an effective formative assessment tool to ensure students are actively engaging with the assigned reading and comprehending essential story elements. Teachers can utilize this assessment as a chapter check following independent reading assignments, a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about character development and theme, or as homework to reinforce students' accountability for completing assigned reading. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by identifying students who may need additional support with reading comprehension while providing a foundation for deeper literary analysis discussions about symbolism, character motivation, and dystopian literature conventions. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for analyzing character development, making it an valuable tool for measuring student progress toward grade-level reading standards.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gift does Prim leave for Katniss in Chapter 1?

Goat cheese 
Wild berries
Fresh bread

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color is Effie Trinket's Wig at the Reaping Ceremony?

Blue
Pink
Green
White

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Mayor's daughter's name?  (She is the character that Katniss and Gale sell strawberries to in chapter 1).

Madge
Madison
Molly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have won The Hunger Games in District 12?  (NOT how many of the victors are alive).

1
3
2
4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times does Katniss have her name entered into the reaping?

20
15
50
7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Katniss do after her sister's name is called during the Reaping?

Volunteers to go in her sister's place
Screams and gets her bow and arrows
Grabs her sister and tries to escape

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fingers do the people of District 12 hold up to Katniss?

1
2
3
4

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