The Hunger Games Quiz

In "The Hunger Games," what evidence from the text supports the idea that Katniss is a skilled hunter?

• She successfully hunts game to feed her family.

• She dislikes the Capitol's control over the districts.

• She is afraid of the other tributes.

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What is the central theme of "The Hunger Games" and how is it developed throughout the novel?

• The importance of family, developed through Katniss's relationship with her mother.

• The struggle for survival, developed through the challenges faced in the arena.

• The value of education, developed through Katniss's learning experiences.

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How does Katniss's character evolve from the beginning to the end of "The Hunger Games"?

• She becomes more selfish and self-centered.

• She becomes more trusting of the Capitol.

• She becomes more independent and resourceful.

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What does the phrase "the odds are not in their favor" suggest about the tributes in "The Hunger Games"?

• It implies that the tributes are always lucky.

• It indicates that the tributes face overwhelming challenges.

• It means that the tributes are guaranteed to win.

What theme is suggested by the relationship between Katniss and Rue in "The Hunger Games"?

• The inevitability of death.

• The power of friendship and alliance.

• The importance of wealth and status.

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What is the connotative meaning of the term "tribute" in the context of "The Hunger Games"?

• A volunteer.

• A sacrifice.

• A competitor.

How does the cultural experience of the districts in "The Hunger Games" differ from that of the Capitol?

• The districts enjoy more freedom and luxury than the Capitol.

• The districts face oppression and scarcity, unlike the Capitol's abundance.

• The districts have more advanced technology than the Capitol.

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Which piece of textual evidence best supports the idea that Katniss is motivated by her love for her family?

• Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place in the Games.

• Katniss forms an alliance with Rue.

• Katniss is indifferent to the outcome of the Games.

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What theme is shaped by the oppressive control of the Capitol?

• The struggle for freedom, shaped by the oppressive control of the Capitol.

• The value of education, shaped by Katniss's learning experiences.

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The author uses a specific event near the beginning of the book to foreshadow future action. What is an example of this technique?

• Katniss’s recollection of hunting in the woods with Gale foreshadows her ability to survive in the arena.

• Katniss’s dream of winning the Games foreshadows the Capitol’s eventual downfall.

• Peeta’s confession of love for Katniss early in the story foreshadows their relationship in the Games.

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