Hunger Games Chapter 26 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "peruse" most likely mean in the sentence: "I take a moment to peruse the sky, watching the clouds roll by."?

• To ignore

• To examine carefully

• To predict

• To destroy

In the context of the novel, if something is described as "ominous," how is it likely perceived? Use the sentence: "I thought I was safe in the tree, but I still had an ominous feeling about what was to come."

• Joyful

• Threatening

• Unimportant

• Helpful

What does "warily" mean as used in the sentence: "She looked at me warily, unsure of my intentions."?

• Happily

• Carelessly

• Cautiously

• Confidently

The term "improvised" in the sentence "He improvised a bandage from a piece of cloth" most nearly means:

• Purchased

• Stole

• Created without preparation

• Destroyed

What does "meticulously" mean as it is used in the sentence: "She meticulously arranged her weapons, leaving nothing to chance."?

• Carelessly

• In a disorganized manner

• With great attention to detail

• Quickly

In the sentence "His voice was laden with sadness," the word "laden" most likely means:

• Filled

• Devoid

• Excited

• Softened

The word "tenuous" in the sentence "My alliance with Peeta is tenuous at best. I'm not sure how this will all end." suggests that the alliance is:

• Strong and unbreakable

• Weak and possibly temporary

• Growing stronger

• Not important

What does "inevitable" mean as used in the sentence: "Killing to survive in the the games is inevitable."?

• Avoidable

• Unlikely

• Certain to happen

• Unimportant

If Katniss is reluctant to kill Peeta, how is she likely feeling?

• Excited

• Unwilling or hesitant

• Eager

• Confident

The word "pervasive" in the sentence "The smell of smoke was pervasive" most nearly means:

• Weak

• Pleasant

• Spreading widely throughout an area

• Quickly disappearing