The Hunger Games: Chapters 11-19 Quiz

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How long must the tributes stand on the platform before the Games begin?

60 Seconds

What does the Cornucopia look like?

A giant golden horn shaped like a cone with a curved tail

What distracts Katniss before the gong goes off?

She sees Peeta shaking his head; the sun is in her eyes

Who does Katniss fight for the backpack with?

The Boy from District 9 Signup and view all the answers

Who kills the Boy from District 9 and how?

The Girl from District 2 (Clove); she throws a knife into his back Signup and view all the answers

What supplies has Katniss secured?

Orange backpack, sleeping bag, a pack of crackers, a pack of beef strips, night vision glasses, a bottle of iodine, a water bottle, matches, a coil of wire Signup and view all the answers

How does Katniss use her hunter instincts when she first enters the Games?

Eats pine to satisfy her hunger, understands that seeing wildlife means there must be a water source nearby, tree-climbing abilities, knows to not eat berries she does not recognize Signup and view all the answers

Why is starting a fire at night dangerous?

It can attract other tributes Signup and view all the answers

Why is Peeta nicknamed 'Lover Boy'?

The Careers call him that due to his confession of being in love with Katniss Signup and view all the answers

Peeta being bloody and bruised suggests what?

That he fought during the bloodbath Signup and view all the answers

How will the Careers benefit from having Peeta around?

He is handy with a knife; Peeta is also their best chance of finding Katniss, someone they see as a potential threat as she scored an 11 in training Signup and view all the answers

Katniss smiling at the camera after hearing the Careers talk is an example of what motif?

Appearance vs Reality Signup and view all the answers

What is Katniss' top priority at the beginning of the Games?

She needs to find water Signup and view all the answers

Why does Haymitch not send Katniss water?

Katniss is close to a water source she just has not found it yet Signup and view all the answers

What do the Gamemakers do to make the Games more interesting?

Create a wall of fire and shoot fireballs at the tributes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it ironic that Katniss gets burned?

She is known as the 'Girl on Fire' Signup and view all the answers

Who does Katniss describe as being incompetent with a bow?

Glimmer (The Girl from 1) Signup and view all the answers

What does Rue point to in the tree above Katniss?

The tracker jacker nest Signup and view all the answers

What is a tracker jacker?

A muttation built as a weapon by the Capitol. They are gold and larger than regular wasps Signup and view all the answers

What is Katniss' first sponsor gift?

Ointment for her burns Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Careers run to try and escape the tracker jackers?

The lake Signup and view all the answers

How does Katniss treat her tracker jacker stings?

She pulls out the stinger Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing Katniss does with the bow and arrows?

Practices with them Signup and view all the answers

Why would the Gamemakers block out Rue and Katniss' conversations about their home life?

Censorship; the Capitol wants to keep the Districts as separated as possible Signup and view all the answers

What was Rue's job while Katniss went to destroy the Careers' supplies?

Rue was to start three different fires to attract the Careers away from the supplies Signup and view all the answers

What is Rue's token?

A necklace made of woven grass with a pendant made out of wood Signup and view all the answers

What was special about the firewood that Rue and Katniss used?

They made sure to use green wood that will give off the most smoke Signup and view all the answers

Why do the Careers choose to make the Boy from District 3 an ally?

District 3 has factories where they make televisions, explosives, etc. He is talented with electronics and reactivated the mines Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss do to stop from creating a blood trail after damaging her ear?

Pulls up her hood and secures the cord under her chin Signup and view all the answers

What is Peeta's last line of defense?

Camouflage Signup and view all the answers

What color was District 12's backpack at the feast?

Orange Signup and view all the answers

How does Thresh kill Clove?

With a rock; he puts a dent in her skull Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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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.