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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 sounds wake Katniss from her sleep?

2. How many land arms are spread out from the Cornucopia?

3. What words does Wiress keep repeating?

4. Who does Johanna have in tow?

5. Who helps Peeta swim to shore?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Beetee compare Wiress to a canary in a coal mine?

3. What shocking announcement does Peeta make during his interview?

4. How does Katniss's opinion about Finnick change after the fog?

5. Why does Katniss keep the truth about her knowledge of the force field a secret?

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

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

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

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

10. How has the arena been arranged similarly to a clock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

What are Katniss's two greatest traits as a character? Choose the traits then look back at the text and find three examples to support each trait. Explain your selections in a few paragraphs. How does Katniss's character contribute to the overall plot of the story?

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