Katniss Everdeen's Choices and Challenges

Katniss Everdeen recalls a past accident as she faces the shock of her sister Prim being chosen as a tribute for the Hunger Games. In a moment of courage, Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place, a rare act in District 12. The district responds with silent protest, showing their disapproval. Peeta Mellark is also chosen as a tribute, and Katniss remembers a past act of kindness from him involving bread, which saved her family from starvation. This memory complicates her feelings as they prepare to enter the deadly arena.

What event does Katniss compare her current shock to?

• Winning a race

• Falling from a tree

• Losing a game

• Climbing a mountain

Why does Katniss volunteer to take Prim's place?

• She wants to win the games

• She wants to protect Prim

• She wants to prove herself

• She wants to be famous

What is the crowd's reaction to Katniss volunteering?

• They cheer loudly

• They remain silent

• They start clapping

• They boo her

What unexpected gesture does the crowd make towards Katniss?

• They wave flags

• They turn their backs

• They raise their fists

• They touch three fingers to their lips

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

• Farewell

• Thanks and admiration

• Rebellion

• Victory

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

• She will be ignored

• She will be punished

• She will be disqualified

• She will be seen as weak

What does Haymitch do during the reaping ceremony?

• He gives a speech

• He starts a fight

• He falls off the stage

• He sings a song

Who is selected as the male tribute from District 12?

• Rory Hawthorne

• Gale Hawthorne

• Peeta Mellark

• Haymitch Abernathy

What does Katniss remember about Peeta from the past?

• He taught her to hunt

• He gave her bread

• He saved her from drowning

• He gave her a book

How did Katniss's family struggle after her father's death?

• They had no food

• They lost their home

• They were sent to a community home

• They moved to another district