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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. In Chapter 17, why does Johanna decide to train with Katniss in order to qualify to go to the Capitol for the final invasion?

2. In Chapter 13, what kind of wound did Gale suffer while attempting to rescue Peeta?

3. In Chapter 19, what reason does Boggs suggest for why Coin sent Peeta to join their squad?

4. In Chapter 20, why do Gale and Leeg 1 spray gunfire along the empty street?

5. In Chapter 20, who argues with Katniss' attempt to take control of the squad?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, who does Katniss see in the City Circle just as bombs begin to descend on them?

2. At the end of Chapter 22, why does Katniss kiss Peeta and beg him to stay with her?

3. In Chapter 16, Katniss is back in the hospital in District 13. How was Katniss injured? Who does she find in her room as she recovers?

4. In Chapter 20, what lie does Katniss tell her squad? For what reason?

5. At the end of Chapter 19, why is Katniss' squad in the Capitol? What happens to Boggs?

6. In Chapter 21, what does Peeta want the squad to do with him? Who promises to do just that if it becomes necessary?

7. In Chapter 16, there is a celebration in District 13. What is this celebration for?

8. In Chapter 17, Katniss is angered when she learns she will not be with one of the military teams going to the Capitol. Why is Katniss upset? What does she do about it?

9. In Chapter 26, Katniss is set to execute Snow for his crimes against the districts. Why does Katniss suddenly suffer doubts? What does she do?

10. In Chapter 13, what does Katniss discover has been done to modify Gale's traps? How does she feel about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following themes in detail, using examples from the novel to support your conclusions:

1) Love

2) Revenge

3) Human Rights

4) Morality.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following relationships in detail, using examples from the novel to support your conclusions:

1) Katniss, her mother, and Prim

2) Katniss and Gail

3) Katniss and Coin

4) Katniss and Haymitch.

Essay Topic 3

What is District 8? Why does Katniss go there? Why do the peacekeepers attack while Katniss is in District 8? How does Katniss respond to this attack? What do Katniss's actions say about her, about her possible future? Who films the attack? What is done with the footage? For what reason? How does Katniss feel about this development?

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