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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's interview dress turn into after she twirls?

2. In the Training Center, who does Katniss discover has become an Avox?

3. What two tasks does Haymitch give to Peeta and Katniss for their first training day?

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

5. How is Peeta researching the other victors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peeta insist the three of them do prior to the reaping?

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

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

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

5. Why have Katniss and Peeta been instructed not to wave and smile at the crowd?

6. Why has Johanna saved Beetee and Wiress?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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