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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 role does Effie Trinket play in the reaping?

2. What is katniss?

3. Who does Peeta think Gale is to Katniss in Part 1, Chapter 6?

4. Which other tribute does Katniss take special notice of while watching the reapings from the other districts?

5. What did Gale accuse Katniss of the first time they met?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Katniss and Gale's fathers? Why are they now the providers in their separate families?

2. What confession does Peeta make at the end of the interviews that causes shock and surprise in everyone?

3. What instruction does Cinna give to Katniss and Peeta as their chariot begins to take its place in the opening ceremony procession? How does the audience react to this act?

4. Why does Katniss give Peeta a kiss after the opening ceremonies? What does Katniss think Peeta is up to with his multiple compliments?

5. 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?

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

7. How many tributes are killed on the first day of the games? How many remain?

8. What are the Hunger Games? How did they come about?

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

10. How has Haymitch dealt with Katniss and Peeta's training up until Part 1, Chapter 8? What suddenly changes at the end of Part 1, Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the purpose and role of The Hunger Games. First, what are the Hunger Games? Why did it start and what is the purpose of its continuation? Are there any negatives to the Hunger Games? Are there any benefits?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the concept of an alliance within the Hunger Games. How common are they? Why forms one in the 74th Hunger Games, and why? Are all alliances convincing, or do some seem staged? What are the benefits and draw backs from forming an alliance in the Hunger Games?

Essay Topic 3

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

1) Family

2) Friendship

3) Life and Death Struggle

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