Katniss Everdeen's Challenges and Relationships

In this chapter, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister Prim's place in the Hunger Games after Prim is selected during the reaping. The crowd's silent protest shows their support for Katniss. Peeta Mellark is chosen as the male tribute, and Katniss recalls a past encounter with him when he showed her kindness by giving her bread during a difficult time. This memory complicates her feelings as they prepare to enter the arena.

What event does Katniss compare her shock to when Prim's name is called?

• Finding a treasure

• Losing a game

• Winning a race

• Falling from a tree

Why is there confusion when Katniss volunteers?

• Volunteers are common in District 12

• Katniss is too young to volunteer

• Prim refuses to let Katniss volunteer

• The protocol for volunteers is rusty

How does the crowd react to Katniss volunteering?

• They boo her

• They remain silent

• They cheer loudly

• They throw objects

What gesture does the crowd make to show respect to Katniss?

• Touching three fingers to their lips

• Raising their fists

• Bowing their heads

• Clapping their hands

What does the gesture of touching three fingers to the lips signify?

• Confusion

• Anger

• Admiration

• Fear

What does Katniss fear will happen if she shows emotion during the reaping?

• She will be punished

• She will be ignored

• She will be disqualified

• She will be seen as weak

What did Peeta do for Katniss in the past?

• Gave her bread

• Gave her a coat

• Gave her a book

• Gave her money

What does Katniss recall about her father's death?

• He was lost at sea

• He died in a car accident

• He died of illness

• He was killed in the mines

What is Katniss's internal conflict regarding Peeta?

• She wants to be friends

• She owes him a favor

• She dislikes him

• She is indifferent to him

Who is selected as the male tribute from District 12?

• Rory

• Peeta

• Gale

• Haymitch