Catching Fire Chapter 17 Quiz

What is the name of the arena where the Quarter Quell takes place in "Catching Fire" Chapter 17?

• The Capitol Arena

• The Jungle Arena

• The Clock Arena

• The Training Center

Which character is Katniss most concerned about protecting during the events of Chapter 17?

• Finnick

• Peeta

• Johanna

• Haymitch

What is the main environmental hazard the tributes face at the start of Chapter 17?

• Poisonous fog

• Wild animals

• Fireballs

• Flooding

Which theme is most evident in Chapter 17 when Katniss risks her safety for Peeta?

• Betrayal

• Sacrifice

• Greed

• Justice

Why does Finnick carry Mags through the poisonous fog?

• He wants to slow the group down.

• He is trying to impress Katniss.

• Mags is too weak to run on her own.

• He is searching for food.

What does the poisonous fog symbolize in the context of the tributes' struggle?

• The Capitol’s generosity

• The unpredictability of nature

• The constant danger and control of the Capitol

• The hope for escape

Analyze Katniss’s motivation for helping Peeta when he is paralyzed by the fog. What drives her actions?

• She wants to win the Games alone.

• She is following Haymitch’s orders.

• She deeply cares for Peeta and feels responsible for his safety.

• She is afraid of Finnick.

When Mags sacrifices herself by walking into the fog, what does this action reveal about her character?

• She is selfish and wants to escape.

• She is brave and selfless, willing to protect others.

• She is confused and lost.

• She wants to win the Games.

Interpret the figurative language: When Katniss describes the fog as “crawling” toward them, what effect does this have on the reader?

• It makes the fog seem slow and harmless.

• It gives the fog a menacing, alive quality.

• It suggests the fog is friendly.

• It shows the fog is easy to avoid.

How does the author use the setting in Chapter 17 to build suspense for the reader?

• By describing a peaceful and safe environment

• By focusing on the tributes’ boredom

• By detailing the dangers and unpredictability of the arena

• By ignoring the environment completely