The Hunger Games Chap. 1-3

What is the setting of this novel so far?

• United States of America

• Panem, District 12

• what was formerly South America

• what was formerly North America

Why is Katniss traumatized?

• She can't sell the baby clothes.

• Her father was killed in a horrible mine explosion, and her mother mentally shut down.

• Prim is their mother's favorite and pays no attention to Katniss.

• Her family was killed to punish District 12.

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Why do the Hunger Games exist?

• to provide entertainment for all the districts

• to provide food to the districts

• to show that all the districts are united against their enemy

• to remind the districts that the Capitol has complete control over them

The pouring icy rain falling on Katniss symbolized that

• Katniss was happy that she had shelter.

• Katniss was in one of the worst times of her life - starving to death.

• winter was coming soon.

• the crops would grow after the rain.

The Mockingjay is a symbol for

• the Capitol being able to make mistakes

• natural mutations in nature

• the Hunger Games

• the Capitol being perfect

Which of the following are symbols for hope and positive feeling?

• bow and arrows

• bread and dandelions

• fire

• Katniss's braid

Why did Suzanne Collins describe the District 12 gesture with such detail?

• to emphasize that this gesture will be important in the book

•  to have the reader practice doing it which makes the book’s story feel real

• to let the reader know that the gesture will change

• to show the reader that every group has a gesture

What is dehumanization?

• Giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas

• Believing fellow humans aren’t really human

• Using AI to communicate

• Treating robots as if they weren’t human

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Madge’s behavior when giving Katniss the pin was odd.  Why did the author include this odd scene?

• To emphasize how close Madge and Katniss were as friends

• To let the reader know that this scene was important

• o foreshadow that Katniss was being given a physical weapon for the games

• To let the reader know that Madge would also be in the games.

Peeta is often mentioned in connection with bread.  What is the author trying to tell the reader with this symbolism?

• Peeta is a stocky boy because he always has had access to bread.

• Peeta’s skin is the color of baked bread.

• Peeta is kind (warm) and a symbol of life and hope.  (The bread literally kept Katniss alive and gave her hope.)

• Peeta is better off than Katniss but is willing to share with her.