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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. What does Katniss decide to do after saving Gale?

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

3. What gift does Peeta give to the tributes' families?

4. For the Quarter Quell, what pool will the tributes come from?

5. What does Katniss tell Haymitch she wants to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Katniss do when she finds Gale being whipped by the Head Peacekeeper?

2. What happens after Katniss and Peeta speak in District 11?

3. Why must Katniss and Peeta eventually marry?

4. What does Plutarch Heavensbee show Katniss while they are dancing together?

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

6. Why does Gale decide he will not run away into the woods with Katniss?

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

8. How have Katniss's final six wedding dresses been chosen?

9. Instead of planning escape into the woods, what does Katniss begin to plan as the blizzard keeps them all inside?

10. What is the first normal activity Peeta and Katniss do together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Peeta's journey throughout the novel. Does he grow or change as a character? How does his relationship with Katniss change? Discuss Peeta's state of mind in each of these settings:

1) On the train for the Victory Tour.

2) During the photo shoot.

3) During the interview with Caesar Flickerman.

4) While showing Katniss the photos in the locket.

How do each of these situations contribute to Peeta's journey?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Peeta and Gale. Which aspects of Katniss's life do they symbolize? Though they are each from District 12, how are they different? Which of them, if either, do you think Katniss truly loves? How does her relationship with both of them change throughout the events in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss symbolism in "Catching Fire." Which symbols are most frequently used? How do they contribute to the story? What is the meaning of:

1) Mockingjays

2) Fire

3) Bread

4) The Hunger Games

Be sure to explain each answer completely in at least two to three paragraphs.

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