Year 11 Recap

Context refers to the elements or environment outside a text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

We can look at our context, an author’s context and a character’s context

• FALSE

• TRUE

Context can include religion, beliefs, political situation, culture and experiences.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Suzanne Collins fought in a war which is where she came up with the Hunger Games idea.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Which sentences best describe Collins' context? CHOOSE ALL CORRECT ANSWERS.

• Suzanne Collins knows a lot about war as her dad was in the military

• She was also influenced by Greek mythology, such as the story of Theseus and the Minotaur

• She loved archery as a child.

• She grew up in a poor neighbourhood and her family struggled.

What happened to Katniss' dad?

• He ran away.

• He was killed in a mining accident.

• He was executed by Peacekeepers from the Capitol.

When was the first Hunger Games film released?

• 2015

• 2012

• 2017

Why does the Hunger Games exist?

• Because there are too many people in the world.

• Because the Capitol uses it to control and punish the other twelve districts.

• Because blood sport (sport where people or animals die) is very popular.

What happens to the character Gale in the end?

• He dies in the battle in the final book.

• He moves to District 2 to work for the military.

• He marries Katniss and they live in the woods happily ever after.