Understanding The Hunger Games

Why does Buttercup hate Katniss?

• Katniss ignored him.

• Katniss tried to drown him in a bucket.

• Katniss never fed him.

• Katniss took him away from his family.

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Why is District 12 surrounded by fences?

• To keep the peace.

• To keep predators out and the people in.

• To mark the district's boundaries.

• To prevent smuggling.

How is Katniss' mother different from other residents of the Seam?

• She has dark skin and hair.

• She is from the Capitol.

• She has light skin and hair, and was part of the merchant class.

• She is a skilled hunter.

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Why don't Gale and Katniss run away and live in the woods?

• They are afraid of the wild animals.

• They are responsible for their siblings and mothers.

• They don't know how to survive in the woods.

• They are content with their lives in District 12.

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What is the Hob?

• A government building.

• A school in District 12.

• A black market where people trade goods and food.

• A type of plant found in the woods.

Describe the Reaping system. How is it unfair?

• Every child's name is entered once, regardless of age.

• Every child's name is entered starting at age 12, and entries increase by one each year.

• Only children from wealthy families are entered.

• Children can volunteer to enter more times for extra food.

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Why is the Reaping system particularly unfair to poor children?

• They are entered more times automatically.

• They can opt to have their names added more than once in exchange for grain and oil.

• They are not allowed to participate.

• They have to pay a fee to enter.

What is the primary reason Katniss and Gale sell meat at the Hob?

• To make friends.

• To gain favor with the Peacekeepers.

• To earn money and food for their families.

• To practice their hunting skills.

What age does a child's name first get entered into the Reaping?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

What is the consequence for poor children opting to have their names added more than once in the Reaping?

• They receive extra training.

• They get more food supplies.

• They have a greater chance of being selected for the Games.

• They are exempt from future Reapings.

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