The Hunger Games Ch. 1-5 Mini Quiz

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization of Katniss Everdeen from the first five chapters?

• Katniss volunteers for the Games immediately after Prim's name is called.

• Katniss describes her hands as "cracked and calloused" from years of hunting.

• Katniss sacrifices her personal safety to hunt in the woods beyond the fence.

• Katniss always carries her bow and arrows, showing she is prepared for danger.

The author writes, "Katniss's shoulders slumped and her face went pale as she realized the horror of what was happening." This is an example of the narrator showing the reader how Katniss feels, which is a type of:

• External conflict

• Theme development

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Which action by Katniss in the early chapters best indirectly characterizes her as selfless and protective?

• She volunteers as tribute to save her younger sister, Prim.

• She recalls the story of how Peeta once saved her from starvation.

• She complains about the lack of food in District 12.

• She trades game at the Hob for money to buy supplies.

What is the main inciting incident in The Hunger Games that sets the novel's central conflict (Katniss vs. the Capitol/The Games) in motion?

• Haymitch is introduced as a drunken former victor.

• Prim is chosen as the female tribute for the 74th Hunger Games.

• Katniss and Gale illegally hunt in the woods before the Reaping.

• Katniss and Peeta are taken by train to the Capitol.

The initial struggle Katniss has with her own fear and her determination to be brave before leaving for the Capitol is an example of what kind of conflict?

• Character vs. Society (External)

• Character vs. Nature (External)

• Character vs. Character (External)

• Person vs. Self (Internal)