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Grammar
TKAM
Hunger Games
Romeo and Juliet
Characters
100
_________ are descriptive words that add detail
Adjective
100
Atticus's job is...
Lawyer
100
What are the Hunger Games, and why were they created?
A fight to the death in an arena between children ages 12-18. They were created to remind the citizens of Panem that the Capitol has complete control.
100
Why is Romeo so sad in the beginning of the play?
Because he is in love with Rosaline but she doesn't love him back.
100
Who is Benvolio?
Romeo's cousin and wingman. He tries to console Romeo and brings him to the Capulet party.
200
Stillwater, January, and Marissa are examples of ___________
Proper nouns
200
What is Tom Robinson's disability?
He had his left arm torn off in a cotton gin accident.
200
How many districts were there in Panem? How many are there currently?
13, 12
200
What does Capulet say in response to Paris asking for Juliet's hand in marriage?
He says she is too young and that he'd rather wait another two years. However, he then decides to throw a party and if Juliet likes Paris, then he will allow Paris to marry her.
200
Who is Cinna?
Katniss's stylist in the Hunger Games
300
What is the correct punctuation? John likes his phone but he doesn't like computers.
phone, but
300
Who is Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose?
The meanest old woman who ever lived in Maycomb. She was addicted to morphine and made Jem come and read to her every day.
300
Give three examples where Katniss rebels in the novel.
Decorating Rue's body Outsmarting the Capitol at the end of the Games. Shooting an arrow at the Gamemakers during training. etc.
300
Why is Romeo banished? Why is he only banished and not executed?
He kills Tybalt. He is not executed because Tybalt killed Mercutio and would have received a death sentence anyway. Also, Tybalt attacked Romeo, so technically Romeo was just defending himself.
300
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
The white man in town who is "with" a black woman. They have bi-racial children. He pretends to be drunk so people will have an excuse for why he lives his life the way he does. He really only drinks Coca-Cola.
400
What is the correct punctuation? I went to Canada once it wasn't all that great.
once; it
400
Describe what happens with the pageant and then after the pageant.
Scout screwed up her performance as a ham on stage and was embarrassed so she didn't want to leave until almost everyone had left. As she left with Jem, they walked back home and were then attacked. Jem's arm was broken and Scout heard scuffling, only to find out that the noises she heard were Boo coming to save her and Jem. Boo killed the attacker (Bob Ewell) and carried Jem home.
400
What does Peeta admit during his interview? How is this beneficial to Katniss?
He admits that he's in love with Katniss. It makes her look desirable.
400
Who brings the news to Romeo that Juliet is dead?
Balthasar
400
Who is Gale?
Katniss's best friend from back home in District 12.
500
Use the correct words: I went (to/too) (your/you're) house because (their/they're/there) dog kept scaring me. (Its/It's) tail kept whipping me in the face while I was (their/they're/there).
I went to your house because their dog kept scaring me. its tail kept whipping me in the face while I was there.
500
Tell me the difference in stories AND personalities between Tom and Mayella during the trial.
Tom --> respectful, polite, kind, very straightforward. He said that Mayella attacked him and he simply tried to back away. When her dad caught them, he fled. He does not change his story. Mayella --> whiny, cries, lies, unsure of herself, rude. She constantly changes her story and gets her facts messed up. She says she told Tom to come inside and help her and then he simply attacked her. He started beating her and raping her until her dad came and saw him and Tom fled.
500
What happens to Katniss's father? How does her mother react? Why does Katniss resent her for this?
He died in a mine explosion. Her mother becomes extremely depressed and doesn't take care of her children anymore. Katniss resents her because she has to take over all the responsibilities of the house and is given no help.
500
What was the plan that the Friar made up?
He gave Juliet a potion that would put her to sleep for 42 hours. It would make her appear dead. Her family would "bury" her in the family tomb. After being in there for a few hours, Juliet would wake up and Romeo and the Friar would meet her in the tomb. Romeo and Juliet would then be able to run away together.
500
Who is Mr. Gilmer?
The prosecutor during the trial in To Kill A Mockingbird