Vocab
Define "anguish"
extreme physical pain or intense mental suffering
What is the name of the main character and her sister?
Katniss and Primrose Everdeen
What is the name of the main character in The Cruel Tribute?
Theseus
How long is the average lifespan of a Panda?
20 years
Create a simile using Dinglehopper as an example
"Dinglehopper is like a _________"
Define "mount"
to climb up
What is the name of the event where names are drawn and kids are selected?
The Harvest
Why does King Minos demand tribute?
Because he suspects that someone in Athens killed his son
How many miles long is the Great Wall of China?
13,171 miles
Why do we celebrate labor day?
to honor the achievements and contributions of American workers to the country's strength, prosperity, and well-being
Define "encroach"
advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits
Why does the Capitol hold the Hunger Games?
To show off their power and prevent future rebellions.
The princess, King Mino's daughter
How far up from the ground is space?
62 miles
How many planets are in our Solar System?
9 (Pluto counts!)
Define "guarantee"
formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled.
Name two characters in mythology that inspired the creation of Katniss Everdeen
Theseus
Artemis
Atalanta
Amazon Warriors
King Minos does not simply sacrifice his tributes. What does he do with the tributes that are randomly selected?
He places them in a Labyrinth (a maze) that is difficult to find a way out of. He also places a monster, the minotaur, in the maze to attack them.
How many periods in a hockey game?
3
How many syllables are in the word oppressive?
3
Define "idolize"
admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
What must happen when kids are selected for the Hunger Games?
They have to fight in an arena until only one of them remains.
What happens to King Aegeus at the end of The Cruel Tribute? What happens to Theseus?
Through a misunderstanding, King Aegeus thought his son was dead so he accidently tripped and drowned himself in the sea.
Theseus kills the Minotaur and saves the people. Theseus also becomes king because of his father's death.
Who is the mascot for the Florida Everblades?
Swampy the Alligator
What is the name of the lady who refused to move to the back of the buis in the civil rights era?
Rosa Parks