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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. Finnick Odair is the male tribute from which District?

2. What sounds wake Katniss from her sleep?

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

4. What does Katniss's interview dress turn into after she twirls?

5. In the jungle, what danger does Peeta walk into?

Short Essay Questions

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

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. How does Finnick attempt to prove himself to Katniss?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Katniss and Peeta's performances for the Gamemakers during their training. Why do they each decide to defy the Games? Why are the Gamemakers separated from the tributes by a force field? How does this come into play later in the novel? Why is Haymitch dismayed when they tell him what they have done? How does this incident unite Peeta and Katniss, though they are still wary of the approaching Games?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Haymitch. What are his strengths? What are his flaws? What insights does the reader gain about Haymitch from the tapes of the last Quarter Quell? Explain the bond between Haymitch and Katniss. How do they act toward one another? What deal does Haymitch make to Katniss? How do the events at the end of the novel explain much of his behavior?

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