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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. Which year did Haymitch win the Games?

2. Who sends Finnick bread?

3. What does President Snow request Katniss wear for her interview?

4. What excuse does Katniss give for locating the force field?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Katniss learn from Beetee and Wiress on the first training day?

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

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

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

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

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 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

How are the Quarter Quell Games different from other years of Hunger Games? Could Panem's political climate have affected the rules of these Games? Why or why not? Are these particular Games popular with the people? Why or why not? What could President Snow be hoping to accomplish with these Games? How does the tributes' display of unity after the interviews undermine this agenda?

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