The Hunger Games: Chapter 17 Questions

How is Katniss injured after destroying the Careers' supplies?

• The Trackerjackers stung her arm.

• Her leg is severely burned from the fire.

• Her hearing is damaged by the explosion.

• Her face became bruised after being punched by Foxface.

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Why does this injury especially scare Katniss?

• Losing her hearing means that she cannot locate her enemies.

• Because she relies on her hearing for hunting, and without this ability, it will be harder for her to feed herself.

• Her enemies are now going to be able to sneak up on her, leaving her unable to protect herself.

• She wants to be able to hear Peeta profess his love to her.

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Why do you believe Katniss is worried about leaving a blood trail?

• She doesn't want the Capitol to know she's injured.

• She knows Capitol mutts will follow her.

• She doesn't want to leave a trail for the Careers to follow.

• She hates the sight of blood.

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Where does Katniss hide from the Careers?

• She climbs up the tree where she and Rue have been hiding before.

• She covers herself in mud to camouflage herself.

• She hides in the cave near the lake.

• She buries herself in the bushes and trees by the lake.

Why does Cato kill the District 3 boy?

• He was responsible for the supplies getting destroyed.

• District 3 is the arch enemy of the Careers.

• Cato is intimidated by his superior strength.

• The District 3 boy knows where Katniss is hiding, but he won't tell the other Careers.

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Why is Katniss tempted to form an alliance with Foxface?

• Foxface is a distant cousin of Rue, and because of Katniss's loyalty to her friend, she knows she will be trustworthy.

• Foxface detests the Careers just as much as Katniss does.

• Foxface was able to retrieve supplies after the explosion, and Katniss realizes Foxface is clever and resourceful.

• Katniss sees that Foxface is very agile and clandestine and can help Katniss avoid the Careers.

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Why does Katniss decide against forming an alliance with Foxface?

• Rue feels uncomfortable with the idea and tells Katniss not ask her.

• Foxface already joined an alliance with the Careers before Katniss had an opportunity to ask her.

• Foxface is not interested in forming an alliance with Katniss, and she wants to play the Games alone.

• She decides that forming an alliance with Foxface would probably guarantee Katniss's death because she is untrustworthy.

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What is a "Hollow Day"?

• A day to mourn the loss of loved ones.

• A day that no matter what you eat, you never feel full.

• A day to feast on all your favorite foods.

• A day to celebrate the honor of being chosen as a tribute.

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Which of the following does Katniss NOT eat on the "Hollow Day"?

• groosling

• nuts, mint

• rabbit

• two fish

• crackers

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How does Katniss know something went wrong when she went looking for Rue? Choose two answers that apply!

• Their first meeting place was undisturbed, and Rue should have returned there by then.

• She hears one of the Careers screaming at Rue.

• The third distraction fire was never set off.

• Katniss doesn't hear any of Rue's signals from the mockingjays.

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