Hunger Games Final Exam Study Guide

"Reap" is a verb whose denotation means "to cut or gather (a crop or harvest); harvest the crop from (a piece of land); or receive (a reward or benefit) as a consequence of one's own or other people's actions. Panem's "reaping" (what its citizens call the selection day for the Hunger Games) could connote or refer to all of the following except which?

• a gathering of all of a district's citizens together to draw names

• to cut the morale of Panem's citizens to let them know that the Capitol has control

• to reward its citizens for their loyalty, pleasure, and support of everything the Capitol does

• what Panem receives as a consequence of their ancestors' rebellion years ago

When Katniss says, "District 12. Where you can starve to death in safety," which of the following types of irony are evident? page 5

• Dramatic irony is evident because the reader knows who will starve to death in the story

• Situational irony is evident because people who starve to death aren't really safe.

• Verbal irony is evident because Katniss says that District 12 isn't safe, but it really is secure.

• Verbal irony is evident because Katniss says people starve to death in District 12, but she doesn't mean it.

Who is the protagonist of this story?

• The Capitol

• Katniss

• Primrose

• The Gamemakers

All of the following events are examples of situational irony except which?

• After the reaping, the families of those whose children weren't selected celebrate and party.

• Because of the popularity of the novel and film adaptation, the reader knows that Katniss will volunteer to be tribute.

• Instead of caring about those who are going to die or intervening, some people bet on a tribute's performance in the Hunger Games.

• On reaping day, Panem's citizens must dress formally for a grim event.

What is conveyed in District 12's silence to Katniss volunteering to be the district's tribute?

• District 12 is silent to express its disapproval of Peeta, one of the kindest bakers, as a selction.

• District 12 is silent to express its disapproval of the Capitol and what it's doing to District 12.

• District 12 is silent to express its regret and sadness that Katniss is going instead of Prim.

• District 12 is silent to express its sorrow that someone stronger won't be representing the district.

What do the dandelions that Katniss saw at school the day after Peeta assisted her years ago best symbolize to Katniss given the context of the event?

• The dandelions symbolize chance and hope.

• The dandelions symbolize decay and death.

• The dandelions symbolize entrapment and annoyance.

• The dandelions symbolize purity and cleanliness.

Haymitch punches Peeta for all of the following reasons except which?

• Haymitch punches Peeta because after seeing Peeta's resolve to win, he tests Katniss's resolve, too.

• Haymitch punches Peeta because Peeta knocked off his morning beverage.

• Haymitch punches Peeta for what Peeta did the night before when Haymitch was passed out drunk.

• Haymitch punhces Peeta to test Katniss and her relationship to Peeta.

Unlike Katniss, how is Peeta approaching or preparing for the Hunger Games?

• He appears to be rebellious to the Capitol and is planning something to express his dissent.

• He appears to have a strategy about how to succeed and understands the politics behind the games.

• He appears to not care about Katniss and is being cold or neutral to prepare for killing her.

• He appears to not care about the Hunger Games and doesn't think a strategy is necessary.

Which statement supports the assertion that Katniss's prep team is caring, genuine, and supportive?

• Katniss's team wants her to look good simply because they're assigned to District 12.

• Katniss's team wants her to look good simply to improve Katness's self-esteem and cheer her up.

• Katniss's team wants her to look good so she can attract sponsors and look more pleasing to viewers.

• Katniss's team wants her to look good so that they don't get in trouble with the Capitol.

How does Cinna's appearance indirectly characterize him?

• Cinna's flashy and grandoise appearance underscores his destiny for a bigger, better future.

• Cinna's flashy and grandoise appearance underscores his unpretentious, down to earth personality.

• Cinna's homely (i.e. plain) or simple appearance underscores his humble character, especially towards Katniss.

• Cinna's drab or ugly appearance contradicts his compassionate and thoughtful character, especially towards Katniss.