Hunger Games - Chapters 6-9

What are the tributes from the wealthy districts called?

• Career tributes

• Champion tributes

• Rich tributes

• Capitol tributes

While on the roof, Katniss notices that "The Capitol sparkles like a vast field of fireflies". This description probably makes her think about how

• The Capitol is magical.

• Her own district 12 is so poor and lacking in luxuries, such as consistent electricity.

• She wants to move here in the future.

• How much she misses the wildlife in her own district.

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An __________ is someone who committed a crime and whose punishment is to have his or her tongue cut out, so they can't speak. They often become servants in the Capitol.

• Anteater

• Elephant

• Octopus

• Avox

When Haymitch wants to know what their skills are, Peeta praises Katniss' hunting skills, and Katniss affirms Peeta's

• Skill with nunchucks

• Overall physical strength

• Knowledge of weaponry

• Ability to outsmart others

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At her turn to show off her archery skills to the Gamemakers, Katniss

• Realizes there is no bow and arrows to use.

• Messes up and can't hit any of the targets.

• Purposely shoots an arrow towards the Gamemakers' feast table and leaves without being dismissed.

• Accidentally shoots one of the Gamemakers.

How does Katniss feel about her stylist, Cinna?

• She looks at him like all the other citizens of the Capitol she's encountered - he's spoiled and arrogant.

• She respects him immediately because he seems authentic and kind.

• She realizes Cinna has no talent in styling her, and that she is probably not going to get any sponsors.

• She assumes he is a spy and basically ignores him.

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When Katniss is thinking about her hunts with Gale in the woods, she mentions, "...having a partner lightened the load, could even make the arduous task of filling my family's table enjoyable." In this sentence, arduous means

• Requiring a lot of effort; difficult.

• Dangerous.

• Fun and adventurous.

• Boring.

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When Peeta decides that he wants to train alone with Haymitch, and not with her, at the end of Ch. 8, Katniss feels

• Relieved

• Betrayed

• Confused

• Furious

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The tributes want to impress the crowd at the Interviews so they can attract sponsors. Why is having a sponsor important?

• Sponsors can pull tributes out of the Games if the circumstances get too hard.

• Sponsors give an encouraging pep talk to the tributes before and during the Games.

• Sponsors will give a huge prize to the winner of the Games.

• Sponsors can provide resources and a little relief when the tributes are struggling during the Games.

What shocking statement does chapter 9 end with?

• Peeta is going blind.

• Prim is on her way to the Capitol to stop Katniss from entering the Games.

• Peeta is in love with Katniss.

• Haymitch will replace Peeta in the Games.