The Hunger Games - Ch. 6-10 Quiz Review

Which of the following best explains why the author likely chose to include Katniss’s impressions of the elevator at the Training Center?

• This moment shows that Katniss is looking for a way to escape–and hopes to break the crystal floor of the elevator to do so.
• This moment shows that District 12 is very impoverished compared to the Capitol, as illustrated by the difference in the quality of their elevators.
• This moment shows that Katniss will have a great deal of trouble in the Hunger Games, as the elevator’s traveling makes her motion sick and dizzy.
• This moment shows that Katniss is homesick, as she cannot help but think of her home district when she rides the elevator.

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Which of the following inferences about Panem is best supported by their treatment of an Avox, or a person who breaks the law?

• Panem has strict laws and brutal punishment for breaking them.
• Panem has lax rules and there is little punishment for breaking them.
• Panem uses restorative justice to address crime, avoiding torturous punishment of the offender.
• Anyone who commits a crime in Panem is banished from the nation forever.

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Which of the following best describes the central idea behind the Hunger Games selection process?

• Peeta details Katniss’s skills to Haymitch to show Katniss that he is not afraid of her.
• Peeta tells Haymitch about Katniss's skills because he believes in her talents and wants Haymitch to know how capable she is.
• Peeta tells Haymitch about Katniss's skills because he is hoping that Katniss will be so grateful for his kind words that she will help him during the Games.
• Peeta tells Haymitch about Katniss's skills because she was keeping them secret and Peeta wanted to get her in trouble.

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Which of the following best describes Katniss's reaction to the Gamemakers during her private session?

• Jealous and suspicious
• Joyous and excited
• Humble and grateful
• Annoyed and offended

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How does the tone of the text change when Katniss finally tells Effie, Haymitch and others what she did in front of the Gamemakers?

• The tone changes from foreboding to relaxed as everyone assures Katniss that she will not be in trouble and even tries to cheer her up.
• The tone changes from calm to panicked as everyone informs Katniss that she could be arrested or even turned into an Avox for behaving poorly.
• The tone changes from silly to serious, as Katniss is reminded that it is not funny to prank the Gamemakers for her own amusement.
• The tone changes from foreboding to romantic as Peeta assures Katniss that he would do anything to protect her from being punished.

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Which of the following most closely describes the author’s likely reasoning for including flashbacks of Katniss meeting Gale?

• The author wants to show that Katniss knows for certain that she and Gale will never see one another again.
• The author wants to show that Katniss cares for Gale and wishes she could be near him when she feels alone.
• The author wants to show that Katniss wishes she had run away with Gale when she had the chance.
• The author wants to show that Katniss is falling in love with Peeta and she feels guilty about how Gale might feel about it.

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Which of the following themes of the Hunger Games is best illustrated during Katniss's interview?

• Cooperation can save your life.
• Humans sometimes, however misguidedly, view one another’s suffering as entertainment.
• The gap between rich and poor is harmful.
• Leading with your strengths and your authentic self can help in challenging situations.

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Which of the following best summarizes why Katniss is given an injection before entering the arena?

• Katniss needs a vaccine so she does not get any diseases in the arena.
• Katniss is injected with a tracking device so she can always be found in the arena.
• Katniss is given a sedative to calm her down before she enters the arena.
• Katniss is given a stimulant so she can run faster when the Hunger Games begin.

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What could have/do you think would have happened in The Hunger Games if Katniss’ father did not die? How would that change the story?

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What role does the Capitol play in the lives of the districts' inhabitants?

• A) It provides protection and resources to the districts.

• B) It serves as a trading hub for the districts.

• C) It oppresses the districts and controls their resources.

• D) It educates the children of the districts.