English I - Semester 2 Exam

Why did the Capitol start The Hunger Games?

• For entertainment
• They wanted to be like the Romans
• Punish the Districts for their uprising
• They wanted to be more like New Jersey

What do Katniss and Rue do to make life in the arena harder for the career tributes?

• set traps to capture them
• hide from them
• set the woods on fire
• destroy their supplies

What does Peeta reveal in his interview with Caesar Flickerman?

• he gave Katniss bread when she was starving
• he is forming an alliance with the Career Tributes
• he is in love with Prim
• he is in love with Katniss

What are the two things Haymitch gives as final words of advice before the Hunger Games begin?

• find water and shelter
• run away and find water
• grab a weapon and run
• run away and find shelter

What does Katniss say is a disadvantage for the Careers?

• They have been training for the Hunger Games
• They have been well fed for too long
• They haven't been allowed to use weapons
• They don't have protective clothing

What is the new rule change at the end of Part 2 that excites Katniss?

• The last boy and girl living win the games.
• No more alliances are allowed.
• There are no more weapons allowed in the Games.
• The last tributes, if from the same district, can both win the games.

In Chapter 10 of "The Hunger Games," during the interviews, Peeta confesses his love for Katniss. How does this confession affect the audience's perception of Katniss and Peeta?

• It generates a romantic narrative that captivates the audience, creating a star-crossed lovers" image.
• It creates a sense of rivalry between Katniss and Peeta, making the audience eager to see them compete against each other.
• It portrays Katniss as a villain, causing the audience to sympathize with Peeta.
• It confuses the audience as they struggle to understand the relationship between Katniss and Peeta.

Suzanne Collins portrays the theme of survival and strategy in the hostile environment of the games. Which sentence from the chapters best supports this theme?

• "The careers, they are the real enemy..." - Katniss, emphasizing the threat from other tributes.
• "Two tributes can win this year... Both of us can live." - The rule change announcement, highlighting the potential for dual survival.
• "If I'm going to die, I want to still be me..." - Peeta, expressing his desire to maintain his integrity.
• "I had to do it, to ally with Rue was the only logical move..." - Katniss, rationalizing her alliance with Rue.

Which word best describes the central theme of the characters time in the arena?

• survival
• friendship
• rebelllion
• loyalty

How does the writer show the different ways Katniss and Peeta think about right and wrong, and who they are in the games through what they do and choose?

• Katniss acts quickly without thinking much, while Peeta takes time to think before acting.
• Katniss cares more about being practical and staying alive, while Peeta cares about being kind and honest.
• Katniss wants to win the games, while Peeta wants to make friends.
• Katniss wants to succeed on her own, while Peeta wants his district to do well.