The Hunger Games: Chapters 1-5

What is the significance of the phrase "the reaping" in Chapter 1 of *The Hunger Games*?

• It refers to the harvest season in District 12.

• It is the annual event where tributes are selected for the Hunger Games.

• It is a local festival celebrated in the district.

• It is a term used for the mining process in the district.

In Chapter 2, how does Katniss describe the Capitol's fashion sense?

• Simple and elegant

• Outlandish and colorful

• Dark and somber

• Traditional and modest

By the end of Chapter 3, what is Katniss's primary concern as she heads to the Capitol?

• Her family's safety

• Her ability to win the Games

• The condition of her district

• The quality of her training

In Chapter 4, what does the mockingjay pin symbolize for Katniss?

• Rebellion against the Capitol

• Her friendship with Madge

• Her connection to her father

• A token of good luck

How does Suzanne Collins use the setting of District 12 to establish the tone in Chapter 1?

• By describing its vibrant and bustling atmosphere

• By highlighting its poverty and desolation

• By focusing on its technological advancements

• By emphasizing its cultural diversity

What literary device is used when Katniss refers to the Capitol as "a shimmering city" in Chapter 3?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In Chapter 5, how does Katniss's perception of Peeta change during their train journey to the Capitol?

• She begins to see him as a friend.

• She starts to view him as a rival.

• She considers him a potential ally.

• She sees him as a threat.

What is the tone of the conversation between Katniss and her mother in Chapter 1?

• Joyful and lighthearted

• Tense and emotional

• Indifferent and cold

• Humorous and sarcastic

In Chapter 2, what does Peeta's act of giving Katniss bread symbolize?

• His wealth and generosity

• His desire to help her

• His family's prosperity

• His indifference to her plight

By the end of Chapter 5, what is Katniss's strategy for surviving the Hunger Games?

• To form alliances with other tributes

• To rely on her hunting skills

• To avoid confrontation

• To win the audience's favor