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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Catching Fire" takes place at what point in Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games series?

2. To keep up public appearances, what does the rest of Panem think the relationship is between Katniss and Gale?

3. After learning she and Peeta's show has not been enough for President Snow, what does Katniss decide to do?

4. What does Katniss worry that President Snow has captured on camera?

5. What items were made in Bonnie's factory?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there tension between Katniss and Peeta?

2. Why did both Katniss and Peeta survive the 74th Hunger Games?

3. What happens in District 12 after the blizzard?

4. What is the twist for the 75th Quarter Quell Hunger Games?

5. What is the Victor's Village?

6. Why must Katniss get back inside the fence, though it has been electrified?

7. When they reach the Capitol, how does Peeta try to convince Panem that he and Katniss are in love?

8. What is the main reason Katniss does not want to have children?

9. What suspicions do Bonnie and Twill have about District 13?

10. What does Katniss accidentally learn while at the mayor's house in District 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peeta and Katniss have a complex relationship---they must play at being in love in front of the whole country, but the publicity makes it difficult for Katniss to tease out her actual feelings for Peeta. Throughout "Catching Fire", what phases do they go through in their relationship? List three significant changes in their relationship during the novel and explain how these changes impact the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Finnick Odair? What is Katniss's initial impression of him? Why does Haymitch suggest she be on Finnick's team in the arena? How does Finnick prove himself to Katniss? Why does Katniss decide she has misjudged Finnick? Overall, how does Finnick contribute to the rebellion in Panem?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Cinna. Though he was apparently randomly assigned to be Katniss's stylist in the first Hunger Games book, do you think Cinna is Katniss's designer by accident? Why or why not? Where do you think Cinna's sympathies lie? Look back at each of the costumes he creates for Katniss. In a few paragraphs, explain the symbolism of the costumes and what you think Cinna had hoped to accomplish.

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