Before the Games Begin: Hunger Games Intro Quiz

What is the name of the country where The Hunger Games takes place?

• Panem

• Narnia

• Westeros

• Oz

Which of the following best describes a dystopian society?

• A perfect world with no problems

• A society with suffering, injustice, and often oppressive government control

• A place where everyone is equal and happy

• A society based on ancient traditions

What is one reason a government might want to control its citizens?

• To make people feel more creative

• To keep power and prevent rebellion

• So everyone can party all the time

• To help people choose their own leaders

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What would YOU do if forced to compete in a survival game?

(There are no wrong answers)

• Try to team up with others

• Hide and avoid conflict

• Go full ninja and fight everyone

• Cry and give up

The Hunger Games are most similar to which of the following real-world concepts?

• A school science fair

• A reality TV competition where contestants are eliminated

• A cooking show

• A spelling bee

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If you lived in a society where the government controlled everything you did, which of the following would you most likely experience?

• Complete freedom to make your own choices

• Strict rules and limited personal rights

• No need to work or go to school

• Unlimited access to technology

Imagine you are chosen to participate in a competition like the Hunger Games. What skill would be most important for your survival?

• Singing

• Cooking

• Strategic thinking and adaptability

• Painting

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Why do you think the Capitol forces the districts to participate in the Hunger Games each year?

• To celebrate friendship

• To remind the districts of the Capitol’s power and prevent rebellion

• To help the districts become rich

• To teach new skills

If you were in Katniss’s position and had to choose between following the rules or rebelling against an unfair system, what would you do?

(There are no wrong answers)

• Always follow the rules

• Consider rebelling if it meant protecting yourself or others, because standing up to injustice is important

• Ignore the situation and hope it gets better

• Try to escape without helping anyone

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Which of these themes is most likely in The Hunger Games?

• Rebellion against injustice

• Friendship and cupcakes

• Winning the lottery

• Building the perfect robot

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