The Hunger Games: Chapters 11-19 Quiz

Overview of Chapters 11-19

• Tribute countdown before the Games starts at 60 seconds.
• The Cornucopia resembles a giant golden horn with a curved tail.
• Katniss is distracted just before the competition begins by Peeta's gesture and sunlight in her eyes.
• Initial conflict over supplies occurs between Katniss and the Boy from District 9.

Key Events and Characters

• The Girl from District 2, Clove, kills the Boy from District 9 with a knife.
• Katniss secures an orange backpack filled with essential supplies like night vision glasses and food.
• Her survival instincts include foraging pine for hunger, recognizing wildlife signals for water, and tree-climbing skills.

Survival Tactics

• Starting a fire at night is dangerous as it can alert other tributes.
• Peeta's nickname "Lover Boy" is given by the Careers due to his public affection for Katniss.
• Peeta’s injuries indicate active combat during the bloodbath, making him vital for the Careers to track Katniss.

Themes and Motifs

• Katniss displays a duality between appearance and reality, especially when she smiles at the camera despite the deadly circumstances.
• Her top priority is seeking a water source, an essential for survival in the Games.

Game Mechanics

• The Gamemakers intervene by creating a wall of fire and launching fireballs to heighten the drama of the Games.
• Irony exists in Katniss being burned when known as the "girl on fire," showcasing the contrast in her identity.

Alliances and Strategy

• Rue identifies a dangerous tracker jacker nest above Katniss, introducing another threat.
• Tracker jackers are Capitol-created, lethal muttations larger than wasps.
• Katniss receives ointment for her burns as her first sponsor gift, aiding in her recovery.

Tactical Moves

• The Careers plan to escape tracker jackers by heading to a lake.
• Katniss expertly treats her tracker jacker stings by removing the stingers.

Actions and Deceit

• Katniss practices with bow and arrows as her primary weapon.
• Conversations about personal lives are censored to keep Districts divided.
• Rue's role in creating distractions involves lighting fires to draw the Careers away from vital supplies.

Tools and Resources

• Rue’s token is a handmade necklace of grass and wood, symbolizing her skills and connection to nature.
• Their chosen firewood is green to produce maximum smoke, indicating strategic planning.
• The Careers form an alliance with the Boy from District 3, recognizing his technological skills and expertise.

Stealth and Defense

• To avoid leaving a blood trail after injuring herself, Katniss creatively secures her hood.
• Peeta's main defensive strategy involves camouflage, showcasing his ingenuity under pressure.

Test your knowledge of Chapters 11 to 19 from 'The Hunger Games'. This quiz covers key events, characters, and elements crucial to understanding the storyline. Perfect for students preparing for discussions or exams on the book.