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Vocabulary Terms Quiz

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What does foresight mean?

  • Unwise; not cautious
  • Venomous snakes
  • A place of fiery heat or destruction
  • Care or provision for the future (correct)

    • What does imprudent mean?

    Unwise; not cautious

    Define inferno.

    Hell; a place of fiery heat or destruction

    What are vipers?

    <p>Venomous snakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stupor mean?

    <p>In a daze, shock (usually caused by drugs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fiend?

    <p>The devil; someone wicked or evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe bravado.

    <p>Show off or bragging; showy defiance; false expression of courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does befuddled mean?

    <p>To confuse or baffle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does noxious refer to?

    <p>Harmful; hurtful; unhealthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define prestigious.

    <p>Honored; respected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does evasion mean?

    <p>Escaping or avoiding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rendezvous?

    <p>Agreement to meet at a certain time &amp; place; the planned meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe a copse.

    <p>Thicket of small trees or bushes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thank goodness, I had the ________________________ to belt myself in.

    <p>foresight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maybe it's ___________________________ to check them with the others so close.

    <p>imprudent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I've just decided to try and loop back around, although it will require miles of travel away from the _____________________________ and then a very circuitous route back, when the first fireball blasts into the rock about two feet from my head.

    <p>inferno</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I might also then fall straight into a pit of ____________________, but I can't worry about that now.

    <p>vipers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the Careers want me, let them find me, I think before drifting into a __________________________.

    <p>stupor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He hits the ground hard and I'm hoping he possibly broke his neck when he gets back to his feet, swearing like a __________________.

    <p>fiend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All my _________________________ is gone.

    <p>bravado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Somewhere in my ________________________ mind one thought connects to another and I'm on my feet, teetering through the trees back to Glimmer.

    <p>befuddled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They bear no trace of the __________________ green slime that came from Glimmer's body — which leads me to believe that might not have been wholly real — but they have a fair amount of dried blood on them.

    <p>noxious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maybe being the least ____________________________________, poorest, most ridiculed district in the country has its advantages.

    <p>prestigious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A plan that isn't motivated by the need for flight and _______________________.

    <p>evasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I even insist she take my sleeping bag, in case it's not possible to ___________________________________ by nightfall.

    <p>rendezvous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I make it to the __________________ Rue has told me about and again have to admire her cleverness.

    <p>copse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Peeta's physical condition at the beginning of chapter 12?

    <p>Peeta's face is swollen with bruises, his arm is bandaged, and he has a slight limp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has Peeta been kept alive by the Career Tributes?

    <p>He is the career pack's best chance at finding Katniss, plus, he is handy with a knife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Katniss angry with Haymitch?

    <p>Haymitch has the ability and resources to send Katniss water, but he does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the arena does Katniss find water?

    <p>Katniss finds a pond after collapsing from dehydration and exhaustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whom does Katniss believe to have started the fire?

    <p>The Gamemakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new twist of the game?

    <p>The fireballs the Gamemakers created along with the original fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ironic about Katniss' injury?

    <p>Katniss was known as 'the girl who was on fire' during the opening ceremony thanks to Cinna's costume. Now, Katniss has literally been on fire due to the fireballs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Katniss realize from the top of the tree? What surprising thing does she do?

    <p>Katniss realizes that the career tributes are too heavy to climb up the tree. The branches will not support their weight. Katniss teases the other tributes and acts braver than she feels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is different about the wasps found at the Hunger Games?

    <p>The wasps in the arena are called 'tracker jackers,' they are a genetically modified creation from the Capitol. The tracker jackers are larger than regular wasps and much more dangerous. The sting of a tracker jacker is so painful that it causes hallucinations, and in some cases, death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first gift from Katniss' sponsors by way of Haymitch?

    <p>Burn medicine for her injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribute alerts Katniss to the tracker jacker nest?

    <p>Rue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Katniss disperse the Career Tributes? What was the result? What item does she acquire?

    <p>Katniss drops a tracker jacker nest on the career tributes in the middle of the night. Peeta and some of the other Careers run off to the lake. Glimmer doesn't escape in time and she dies from all the tracker jacker stings. Katniss is able to retrieve the bow and arrows that were originally Glimmer's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is happening to Katniss at the end of chapter 14? What does she realize before she blacks out?

    <p>Katniss is hallucinating because of the tracker jacker stings she received. Katniss realizes that Peeta just saved her life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new alliance? Why does Katniss want to form this alliance?

    <p>Katniss forms an alliance with Rue because she has been smart enough to survive the Hunger Games so far. Rue also reminds Katniss of her little sister, Prim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are citizens not allowed to eat crops in District 11?

    <p>The mayor of District 11 is very strict. Anyone caught with more than their assigned amount of food is whipped publicly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Katniss discover has happened to Peeta?

    <p>Peeta is no longer with the Careers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of trust between Katniss and Rue?

    <p>Katniss and Rue trust each other completely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is food such an important key? What advantage do Katniss and Rue have?

    <p>Finding food is one of the main challenges in the Hunger Games. The Career tributes are not used to hunting and finding their food. At home, they typically have all the food they want and need. Katniss and Rue are from poorer districts and are used to not having enough food. Katniss and Rue have an advantage over the career tributes because they can provide for themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rue love most in the world?

    <p>Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribute from the Careers injured Peeta before he escaped out of their reach?

    <p>Cato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has 'Foxface' done? What did she avoid?

    <p>Foxface figures out a way to avoid the traps the Careers placed around the Cornucopia. She then takes a few supplies and runs back into the forest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of traps does Foxface avoid?

    <p>Landmines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Katniss destroy the Career Tributes' supplies?

    <p>Katniss uses her arrows to shoot a hole in the apple bag. Once the apples hit the ground, the landmines are triggered. The career tributes' food is destroyed by the explosion from the landmine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Terms

    • foresight: Care or provision for the future, demonstrating planning and foresight in actions.
    • imprudent: Characterized by unwise or reckless behavior; lack of caution.
    • inferno: A term often associated with hell; refers to a place of intense heat or destruction.
    • vipers: A type of venomous snake, symbolizing danger and treachery.
    • stupor: A state of daze or shock, sometimes induced by drugs or trauma.
    • fiend: A wicked or evil individual; often associated with demonic traits.
    • bravado: A display of boldness or confidence that may be exaggerated or false; showy defiance.
    • befuddled: To confuse or perplex someone, often leaving them dazed.
    • noxious: Describing something harmful, unhealthy, or toxic.
    • prestigious: Associated with honor and respect; holding high status.
    • evasion: The act of avoiding or escaping from something.
    • rendezvous: A planned meeting at a specific time and place.
    • copse: A small thicket or grove of trees or shrubs.

    Key Events and Characters

    • Peeta's Condition: At the beginning of Chapter 12, Peeta shows visible signs of injury; Katniss feels anger towards him for joining the Career tributes.
    • Peeta's Survival: He is kept alive by the Career tributes due to his skills, which may help locate Katniss.
    • Katniss and Haymitch: Katniss is frustrated with Haymitch for failing to send her water despite having the means to do so.
    • Finding Water: After an exhausting ordeal, Katniss collapses before discovering a pond.
    • Fireballs: The Gamemakers introduce a new element of danger with fireballs, increasing the stakes within the arena.
    • Tracker Jackers: Introduced as a dangerous genetically modified wasp; their stings can induce hallucinations or death.
    • Katniss’ Strategy: She drops a tracker jacker nest on the Career tributes, successfully causing chaos and retrieving valuable supplies, including a bow and arrows.

    Relationships and Alliances

    • New Alliance: Katniss forms a bond with Rue, who is resourceful and reminds her of her sister, Prim.
    • Trust Between Katniss and Rue: They develop complete trust in each other, crucial for their survival strategies.
    • Resourcefulness in Survival: Katniss and Rue understand the importance of foraging for food, giving them an edge against the well-fed Career tributes.

    Themes and Irony

    • Irony of Katniss' Injury: Initially lauded as "the girl on fire," Katniss experiences the literal consequences of fire during the games.
    • Power Dynamics: District 11 citizens face strict penalties for overstepping food limitations, highlighting oppressive governmental control.

    Important Outcomes

    • Glimmer’s Fate: After being overwhelmed by tracker jacker stings, Glimmer, a Career tribute, dies, illustrating the deadly competition among tributes.
    • Destruction of Supplies: Katniss destroys the Career tributes' food supplies by utilizing her knowledge of traps, showcasing her cunning and strategic thinking.
    • Foxface's Cunning: A tribute known as Foxface cleverly avoids Career traps, demonstrating intelligence and survival instinct.

    Final Notes

    • Katniss' Realizations: Throughout the chapters, she evolves in her perceptions of bravery, survival, and the complexities of her relationships with other tributes.
    • Emotional Connections: Rue's love for music highlights the importance of connection to past life and culture in the face of brutal reality.

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    Test your knowledge of essential vocabulary terms! This quiz covers various words and their meanings, helping you enhance your language skills. From 'foresight' to 'rendezvous', challenge yourself and expand your vocabulary.

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