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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Katniss believe she can get a weapon and some supplies from the Cornucopia despite Haymitch's advice to ignore the Cornucopia?
(a) She is the only one who can use the bow and arrow.
(b) The others are distracted by the announcer's voice.
(c) She can run faster than most of the other tributes.
(d) The others are distracted by checking out the area around them.

2. What is the main goal of getting a high score from the Gamemakers in the individual demonstrations?
(a) To get gifts from the Gamemakers.
(b) Sponsors.
(c) To intimidate the other tributes.
(d) Release from the games.

3. What does Katniss think of the meal she shares with Cinna on their first meeting?
(a) That the Capitol is trying to starve her before the Hunger Games.
(b) It does not taste very good.
(c) It is too rich.
(d) That she could never afford to make such a meal in Distict Twelve.

4. Why does Katniss wake early the first morning in the training center?
(a) She is homesick.
(b) She is anxious to begin the games.
(c) She is excited to begin training.
(d) She has had nightmares.

5. What role does Effie Trinket play in the reaping?
(a) She reads the history of Panem.
(b) She introduces the previous winners from District Twelve.
(c) She draws the names of the tributes.
(d) She directs the television crews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one talent does Peeta have that Katniss feels he might be able to use in the arena?

2. What do the rules of the Hunger Games say about the number of winners?

3. What nickname does Gale use with Katniss?

4. What does Cinna do to Katniss and Peeta's outfits as their chariot joins the procession?

5. What gadgets in her bedroom in Part 1, Chapter 6 impress Katniss on her first night there?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Peeta and Katniss meet the first night in the training center? What do they talk about?

2. What is a mockingjay? What is Katniss' personal connection to the mockingjays?

3. Katniss tells the reader in Part 1, Chapter 8 how she met Gale. How did they meet? What did Gale teach Katniss about hunting?

4. What skill does Peeta talk up about Katniss to Haymitch? How does Katniss respond to this praise?

5. How does Haymitch instruct Peeta and Katniss to behave in public? What does Peeta think of this strategy?

6. Why does Katniss grow angry with the Gamemakers during the individual exhibition of skills? What does she do about it?

7. Why does Katniss fear leaving her sister with her mother? What does Katniss say to her mother to keep her from letting Prim down?

8. Why does Katniss become angry with Peeta after his announcement at the end of Part 2, Chapter 9? How does she react to Peeta alone?

9. What does Katniss think of Cinna when she first meets him? What does Cinna tell her about himself at their initial meeting?

10. During dinner, Katniss sees one of the servants who has been assigned to their floor and believes she knows her. However, the girl cannot speak. What is an Avox? How does Katniss know this Avox?

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