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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hunger Games, Part 1, Chapter 8 and Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused the fall of the previous civilization before Panem came into existence?
(a) Natural disasters and war.
(b) War and nuclear fallout.
(c) Drought and famine.
(d) Excess and glutton.

2. What is the Seam?
(a) The end of the earth.
(b) The illegal trading post in District Twelve.
(c) The section of District Twelve where the coal miners live.
(d) The edge of District Twelve's boundary.

3. What is Panem?
(a) The country where Katniss lives.
(b) The town where Katniss lives.
(c) The ocean near where Katniss lives.
(d) The hotel where Katniss lives.

4. What was the name of the place where Panem rose out of the ashes into existence?
(a) North America.
(b) Europe.
(c) Canada.
(d) South America.

5. Why does Effie encourage Peeta and Katniss to continue to wow the audience?
(a) To gain the support of the president.
(b) To win the support of the Gamemakers.
(c) To get more sponsors.
(d) To intimidate the other tributes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Gale recommend Katniss get as soon as she can in the Hunger Games' arena?

2. Who is on board the train with the tributes from District Twelve whose job it is to care for them?

3. What mode of transportation does Katniss ride after the opening ceremonies that she would like to ride again but feels it might be childish?

4. What gift does the baker bring Katniss when he comes to say goodbye?

5. What target does Katniss hit with her arrow during the individual demonstration that causes a shower of sparks to fall on the floor?

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