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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 excuse does Katniss give for locating the force field?

2. Which year did Haymitch win the Games?

3. What does Haymitch send for the three of them?

4. Who was the former owner of Katniss's mockingjay pin?

5. What station in the training center does Katniss start with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Katniss so suspicious of Finnick's wish to form an alliance?

2. What do Katniss and Peeta show the Gamemakers to receive their scores?

3. What pattern does Katniss notice about everyone's treatment of Peeta?

4. After she deal with the initial shock of the Quarter Quell, what does Katniss ask of Haymitch?

5. Why do you think Mags sacrifices herself during the flight from the fog?

6. How does Finnick attempt to prove himself to Katniss?

7. The first day of training, why is Katniss distracted and upset?

8. What gift has Haymitch so carefully chosen to send his tributes?

9. Why has Johanna saved Beetee and Wiress?

10. After watching Haymitch's victory in the last Quarter Quell, what does Katniss realize?

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

Describe Katniss's emotional journey throughout the novel. What are her most significant moments? Does she figure out her feelings for Peeta, or Gale, or both? How does Katniss's instinct for survival conflict with her capacity for love? Examine her emotional revelations:

1) While on the Victory Tour.

2) Upon return to District 12.

3) After learning she will return to the arena.

4) After the events of the Quarter Quell Games.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the country of Panem. How is its society structured? What are the functions of the districts? Why are those in the Capitol privileged when most others live in poverty? Can Panem be called an example of a dystopian society? Why or why not?

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