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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 18, what is the biggest part of Katniss' test to determine her eligibility to join the rebel military?

2. In Chapter 12, why does Finnick agree to talk about Snow in front of the cameras?

3. In Chapter 24, what did Katniss hear Gale say that upsets her?

4. In Chapter 17, what is Peeta wearing when he appears in the dining hall for the first time?

5. What are mutts?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 12, what does Finnick accuse Snow of using to keep his political rivals away? How does this relate to the roses that have become Snow's symbol?

3. 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?

4. Throughout the latter chapters of the book, what question does Peeta constantly ask and/or answer when he has memories that he is unsure of?

5. What are tracker jackers? How do the doctors believe in chapter 13 they were used to brainwash Peeta?

6. In Chapter 21, whose death is announced twice on the special television broadcast in the Capitol? What impact does this announcement have?

7. In Chapter 14, what reasons does the author give for District 2 to remain on the side of the Capitol?

8. In Chapter 21, Katniss and her squad begin to move deeper into the city. How do they travel? What trouble comes after them at the end of the chapter?

9. In Chapter 24, Katniss and her squad hear a report on television about new policies in the Capitol. What are these policies and how does Katniss hope to use them?

10. In Chapter 25, who does Katniss find tending to roses in the Presidential mansion? What does this person say to Katniss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens when the Capitol bombs District 13? What does Katniss see when she leaves the bowels of the district to review the damage? What is symbolic about this sight? How does Katniss feel about it? What is Katniss' biggest fear about the consequences of future actions by the rebels? Why does she fear this?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Katniss go to District 2? What is the Nut? Why do the rebels need to take control of the Nut? What does Gale suggest they do to take control of the Nut? What is Katniss' opinion of Gale's plan? What does Katniss think they should do instead? What happens when Capitol supporters begin coming out of the train station at the base of the Nut? How does Katniss think she can control the chaos? What happens when Katniss tries to talk to the frightened Capitol supporters?

Essay Topic 3

Who else is rescued with Peeta? For what reason? What is this person's relationship to Finnick? What does Katniss do for this couple? Who else does Katniss become reacquainted with during this time period? What is their relationship like? How do they help one another prepare to join the rebellion assault on the Capitol? Is this good for Katniss?

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