The Hunger Games Review

Why does Katniss hunt in the woods outside District 12?

• To train for the Hunger Games

• To escape the Peacekeepers

• To provide food for her family

• To find her father

What is Prim’s reaction when her name is called at the reaping?

• She bursts into tears

• She runs away

• She faints

• She proudly steps forward

How does Katniss respond to Prim being chosen?

• She protests against the Capitol

• She volunteers to take her place

• She cries silently

• She blames Gale

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What role does Peeta Mellark play in Katniss’s life before the reaping?

• He’s her hunting partner

• He saved her family from starvation

• He’s her close friend

• He’s a stranger to her

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What is Katniss’s initial impression of the Capitol?

• She is awed by its beauty but disgusted by its excess

• She feels at home in the luxury

• She finds it intimidating and overwhelming

• She admires the Capitol’s advanced technology

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Who is Cinna, and how does he impact Katniss?

• He’s her stylist who helps her make a memorable impression

• He’s her coach for physical training

• He’s her sponsor in the Games

• He’s a former victor from District 12

What bold move does Katniss make during her private session with the Gamemakers?

• She shoots an apple out of a roasted pig’s mouth

• She refuses to participate in the session

• She threatens the Gamemakers with her bow

• She performs an elaborate survival routine

Why does Katniss think Peeta’s confession of love is a strategic move?

• It makes her seem weak

• It gains sympathy from the audience

• It distracts her from her training

• It distances him from the other tributes

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What is the primary theme explored in 'The Hunger Games'?

• Survival and sacrifice

• Love and friendship

• Wealth and power

• Freedom and justice

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Hunger Games' to highlight the disparity between the Capitol and the districts?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

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