Exploring The Hunger Games Themes

Which of the following best describes Katniss Everdeen’s primary motivation for volunteering as tribute in place of her sister Prim?

• She wants to gain fame and fortune.

• She wants to protect her sister from harm.

• She wants to rebel against the Capitol.

• She wants to prove her hunting skills.

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Which symbol in The Hunger Games represents hope and rebellion against the Capitol?

• The Mockingjay

• The Cornucopia

• The Tracker Jacker

• The Nightlock berries

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Which of the following best summarizes the main difference between District 12 and the Capitol?

• District 12 is wealthy, while the Capitol is poor.

• District 12 is known for luxury, while the Capitol is known for mining.

• District 12 is impoverished and focused on coal mining, while the Capitol is wealthy and controls resources.

• District 12 is the center of government, while the Capitol is a rural area.

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Which of the following best describes the narrative structure of The Hunger Games?

• The story is told in third-person omniscient.

• The story is told in first-person from Katniss’s perspective.

• The story alternates between multiple narrators.

• The story is told in second-person.

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What does the phrase “the girl who was on fire” most likely symbolize in the context of the novel?

• Katniss’s anger

• Katniss’s ability to survive

• Katniss’s uniqueness and the spark of rebellion

• Katniss’s fear of the Capitol

Which event marks the beginning of the Games in the arena?

• The Reaping

• The Tribute Parade

• The sound of a gong

• The interviews with Caesar Flickerman

Which of the following is a key theme in The Hunger Games?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

• The effects of totalitarian control and resistance

• The dangers of technology

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Which district is known for producing luxury items for the Capitol?

• District 1

• District 4

• District 7

• District 12

Which of the following best summarizes the outcome of the 74th Hunger Games?

• Katniss wins alone.

• Peeta wins alone.

• Both Katniss and Peeta win by threatening to eat poisonous berries.

• Cato wins by defeating Katniss and Peeta.

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What is the significance of the bread Peeta gives Katniss when they were children?

• It symbolizes Peeta’s wealth.

• It represents Peeta’s kindness and Katniss’s hope for survival.

• It shows Katniss’s ability to hunt.

• It is a Capitol tradition.