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The Hunger Games Introduction

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

a)

beginning

b)

rising action

c)

introduction/exposition

d)

resolution

2.

Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

a)

The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

b)

The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

3.

Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?

a)

The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

b)

The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

4.

A novel is...

a)

Long works of Fiction (“Hunger Games”, Harry Potter”

b)

Works of fiction that are longer than short stories, but shorter than novels.

c)

Brief works of fiction. Has characters, setting, and a plot.

5.

What are the Hunger Games?

a)

The 12 Districts must provide a boy and a girl, called tributes, to participate in the games. These tributes must fight to the death in an arena.

b)

they eat all the food they can

c)

When the capitol comes in and provide food and games

d)

a board game

6.

What is the primary setting of the introduction in 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) The Capitol

b)

B) District 12

c)

C) The Arena

d)

D) The Training Center

7.

Which character is introduced as the protagonist in the beginning of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Peeta Mellark

b)

B) Gale Hawthorne

c)

C) Katniss Everdeen

d)

D) Effie Trinket

8.

What is the main conflict introduced in the beginning of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Katniss's struggle with her family

b)

B) The selection of tributes for the Hunger Games

c)

C) The rebellion against the Capitol

d)

D) The love triangle between Katniss, Peeta, and Gale

9.

Which literary device is used in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games' to describe District 12?

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Simile

c)

C) Personification

d)

D) Hyperbole

10.

What is the tone of the introduction in 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Joyful

b)

B) Tense

c)

C) Humorous

d)

D) Indifferent

11.

Which sentence best describes the theme introduced in the beginning of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) The importance of family and survival

b)

B) The power of love and friendship

c)

C) The dangers of a totalitarian government

d)

D) The thrill of competition

12.

What is the significance of the reaping in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) It is a celebration of the districts

b)

B) It is a punishment for the districts

c)

C) It is a way to choose leaders

d)

D) It is a festival of games

13.

Which character is known for their flamboyant style in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Haymitch Abernathy

b)

B) Effie Trinket

c)

C) Cinna

d)

D) President Snow

14.

What is Katniss's primary motivation in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) To win the Hunger Games

b)

B) To protect her sister Prim

c)

C) To rebel against the Capitol

d)

D) To find love

15.

Which sentence uses correct grammar to describe the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Katniss, she is chosen as a tribute.

b)

B) Katniss is chosen as a tribute.

c)

C) Katniss, chosen as a tribute.

d)

D) Katniss she is chosen as a tribute.

16.

What is the synonym for 'reaping' as used in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Harvesting

b)

B) Gathering

c)

C) Collecting

d)

D) Selecting

17.

Which sentence best summarizes the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Katniss volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games.

b)

B) Katniss wins the Hunger Games.

c)

C) Katniss and Peeta form an alliance.

d)

D) Katniss becomes a symbol of rebellion.

18.

What is the narrative perspective used in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) First person

b)

B) Second person

c)

C) Third person limited

d)

D) Third person omniscient

19.

Which word best describes Katniss's feelings during the reaping in 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Excited

b)

B) Anxious

c)

C) Indifferent

d)

D) Joyful

20.

What is the role of Effie Trinket in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Mentor

b)

B) Tribute

c)

C) Escort

d)

D) Designer

21.

Which sentence is an example of foreshadowing in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Katniss dreams of winning the Games.

b)

B) Katniss remembers her father's advice about survival.

c)

C) Katniss notices the mockingjay pin.

d)

D) Katniss thinks about the Capitol's power.

22.

What is the significance of the mockingjay pin in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) It is a symbol of rebellion.

b)

B) It is a fashion accessory.

c)

C) It is a gift from the Capitol.

d)

D) It is a token of love.

23.

Which sentence correctly uses a simile to describe the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) The reaping was like a nightmare come true.

b)

B) The reaping was a nightmare come true.

c)

C) The reaping was as a nightmare come true.

d)

D) The reaping was nightmare come true.

24.

What is the primary literary genre of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Romance

b)

B) Science Fiction

c)

C) Mystery

d)

D) Historical Fiction

25.

Which character is known for their survival skills in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games'?

a)

A) Peeta Mellark

b)

B) Gale Hawthorne

c)

C) Katniss Everdeen

d)

D) Effie Trinket