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Random - Hunger Games
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100
What is the name of Katniss' stylist?
Cinna
100
On what do the Tributes ride during the Opening Ceremony?
Chariots, each of which are pulled by a team of four horses
100
What is Cinna's goal for Katniss and Peeta?
It seems he wants them to be seen as allies, in contrast with the rest of the Tributes. This shows Cinna wants to humanize the Tributes by giving them a backstory that elicits the sympathy of the Capitol audience. It could also be his attempt to show the barbarism of the Hunger Games.
100
What is the definition of "demeanor?"
Outward bearing or behavior
100
Who is the author of the Hunger Games?
Suzanne Collins
100
The system of measurement used by the US, using inches and feet, is known as the Imperial system. What is the system of measurement used in Europe?
The metric system
100
What is the highest mountain on Earth, and in what country is it located?
Mount Everest
Nepal
200
What are Katniss and Peeta's strengths?
Katniss: Superb accuracy and precision with a bow and arrow, basic knowledge of traps
Peeta: Exceptional physical strength, possesses training in wrestling
200
What was part of the job of District 13?
They mined graphite.
200
Is Panem a just (fair) society? Why or why not? Defend your position.
[Answers will vary]
200
What is the definition of "surly?"
Bad-tempered or unfriendly
Characterized by an irritable or sullen attitude
200
At first glance, how does Katniss stack up against the other Tributes?
Nearly all of the boys and half of the girls are larger than Katniss, putting her at a significant disadvantage.
200
Rank the following from most valuable to least valuable.
British Pound
Euro
Mexican Peso
US Dollar
British Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Mexican Peso
200
List four streaming services.
Amazon Prime
Apple TV
Disney Plus
ESPN
HBO
Hulu
Netflix
Paramount Plus
Peacock
300
Who are Venia and Portia?
Assistants to Cinna
300
Haymitch offers to train Katniss and Peeta separately. Why might tributes prefer to train separately? How do Katniss and Peeta respond?
Tributes might train separately to hide their true abilities from each other. This could give them an advantage in combat or other forms of competition in the arena.
Katniss and Peeta decline the offer, choosing to train together.
300
How does Katniss feel about Peeta?
How does Peeta feel about Katniss?
Katniss sees Peeta as someone she must tolerate. They are not friends; they are only pretending to be friends for the sake of garnering sympathy with the Capitol. She still suspects Peeta of being manipulative.
It is unclear how Peeta truly feels, but it seems that he has more faith in Katniss than she has in herself. He does not seem to dislike Katniss. It is possible that he is acting a certain way for the sake of public appearances, but it is equally likely that he is being genuine.
300
Cinna says the following phrase to Katniss as she contemplates the lives of the people of the Capitol.
"How despicable we must seem to you."
What does "despicable" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
Deserving of hatred or contempt
[Answers will vary]
300
Who are the Gamemakers? Why are they important?
The Gamemakers are the organizers of the Hunger Games. They are responsible for every aspect of the Hunger Games, including setting the odds for each Tribute's success in the games. Impressing them is important because it determines the perceived odds for each Tribute.
300
What are the string instruments in an orchestra (4)?
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
300
What movie won the Oscar for best picture in 2025?
400
What is an Avox?
An Avox is a person who was accused and found guilty of committing a crime, typically of a treasonous nature. They have been punished by having their tongues removed and by being forced to work as domestic slaves.
400
Describe the costumes that Katniss and Peeta wear and the effect they have on the audience and other tributes.
They are dressed in matching black unitards that cover their bodies from the neck down. They wear capes that are red, orange, and yellow, and also matching headdresses. The capes and headdresses can "ignite," giving the appearance of being on fire. Consequently, they literally outshine the tributes from the other districts and captivate the audience.
400
Why does Katniss and Peeta's holding hands during the Opening Ceremony set them apart from the other Tributes?
It shows they are unified and that, on some level, a partnership exists between them. The other Tributes are all seen as individuals whereas Katniss and Peeta almost seem like a team.
400
Effie uses the word "barbarism" to describe District 12. What does this mean, and why does it offend Katniss?
Barbarism is the state of lacking culture or being uncivilized. It means that the people to which the term is being applied are savage and not well-mannered. Katniss does not like her District being thought of in this way, because it is insulting to them and does not fully consider their socio-economic situation.
400
Who is Rue?
She is the female tribute from District 11. She is slight in stature, and very good and moving around without being detected. She reminds Katniss of her sister, Prim.
400
Assuming you earn $60,000 per year as a single individual, what is your tax rate?
[What percentage of your salary do you pay in taxes?]
22%
For a $60,000 salary, you will pay approximately $14,520.00 in taxes.
Your take home pay after taxes and before any other deductions is $51,480.00.
400
Name four countries in South America
Argentina
Brazil
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
500
How does Katniss recognize the Avox girl?
She encountered the Avox girl while she and Gale were out hunting in District 12. She saw the Avox girl and a boy running through the forest being pursued by Peacekeepers in a hovercraft. The Peacekeepers shot the boy and captured the girl. Just before the girl was hoisted into the hovercraft, she and Katniss made eye contact.
500
Describe the three shots that Katniss takes with her bow during her session in front of the Gamemakers.
Her first shot misses her target by several inches.
Her second shot hits the target directly in the heart.
Katniss fires her third arrow right at a roast pig in the middle of the Gamemakers' buffet spread, knocking an apple out of its mouth.
500
What does Peeta mean when he says: "She has no idea. The effect she can have." How does Katniss interpret this statement?
Peeta means that Katniss is attractive and will captivate viewers. Katniss is unaware of her charm and interprets this as an insult.
500
Why does Katniss consider Effie's use of the term "barbarism" to be ironic when applied to District 12?
The Capitol, which is fully in control of the Hunger Games and the surrounding districts, is forcing children to compete in a brutal contest to the death. Such a contest would be typically be considered to be barbaric. It is therefore somewhat ignorant and hypocritical of the Capitol to think of District 12 as barbaric, when they themselves are responsible for overseeing an event that is extremely barbaric.
500
In what year was The Hunger Games published?
2008
500
Name four campuses of the City Colleges of Chicago network.
Harold Washington
Harry Truman
Kennedy King
Malcolm X
Olive Harvey
Richard Daley
Wilbur Wright
500
Put these events in order:
Al-Qaeda operatives hijack airplanes and crash them into the World Trade Center on the 11th of September.
America declares its independence from Great Britain.
An asteroid collides with the Earth, eventually wiping out all of the dinosaurs.
Color TV is invented.
Henry Ford develops the Model T automobile.
Jesus is crucified.
Neil Armstrong walks on the surface of the moon.
An asteroid collides with the Earth, eventually wiping out all of the dinosaurs. (Approx. 66 million BCE)
Jesus is crucified. (Approx. 33 CE)
America declares its independence from Great Britain. (1776 CE)
Henry Ford develops the Model T automobile. (1908 CE)
Color TV is invented. (1953 CE)
Neil Armstrong walks on the surface of the moon. (1969 CE)
Al-Qaeda operatives hijack airplanes and crash them into the World Trade Center on the 11th of September. (2001 CE)