The Hunger Games Chapters 7 & 8 Comprehension Questions

1. What is the main advantage that Career tributes have in the Games?

• a) They receive special weapons from the Capitol
• b) They train for the Games their whole lives
• c) They are given extra food before the Games start
• d) They can form alliances with the District 12 tributes

2. Which skill does Peeta work on during training?

• a) Knife throwing
• b) Camouflage
• c) Hand-to-hand combat
• d) Archery

3. Which districts are typically known for producing Career tributes?

• a) Districts 1, 2, and 4
• b) Districts 5, 6, and 7
• c) Districts 8, 9, and 10
• d) Districts 11 and 12

4. Why is Peeta good at camouflage?

• a) He learned it from watching nature documentaries
• b) He used to decorate cakes at his family's bakery
• c) He practiced in the woods with Katniss
• d) His father taught him as a child

5. What does Katniss do in her private session with the Gamemakers that shocks them?

• a) She climbs up to the ceiling to show off her agility
• b) She shoots an apple out of a roasted pig’s mouth
• c) She throws a knife at one of the Gamemakers
• d) She refuses to participate and walks out

6. Who follows Peeta and Katniss around during training?

• a) Effie
• b) Haymitch
• c) Portia
• d) Rue

7. Why does Katniss shoot the apple in front of the Gamemakers?

• a) She wants to impress them with her skills
• b) She is frustrated that they are ignoring her
• c) She wants to prove that she can win the Games
• d) She is aiming at a different target and misses

8. What does Haymitch advise Katniss and Peeta to do during training?

• a) Show off their strongest skills to intimidate the other tributes
• b) Stick together and avoid revealing their strengths too soon
• c) Train separately so the Careers don’t see them as a team
• d) Focus only on survival skills instead of combat techniques

9. Besides archery, which other skill is Katniss strong in that could help her survive in the arena?

• a) Hand-to-hand combat
• b) Climbing and moving silently
• c) Setting traps and snares
• d) Throwing spears

10. How does Katniss feel immediately after her private session with the Gamemakers?

• a) Confident and proud
• b) Nervous and worried
• c) Excited to see Peeta again
• d) Angry at Haymitch