Characters
Reading Comprehension
Literary Analysis
Vocabulary
Dystopia
100
The boy with the bread
Who is Peeta Mellark
100
The world of The Hunger Games is called this, a country made up of the Capitol and twelve districts.
What is Panem
100
This is the point of view used in The Hunger Games, allowing readers to see the story through Katniss’s eyes.
What is first Person POV
100
Extremely thin due to lack of food.
What is Emaciated
100
A tool used by dystopian governments to control what people think about something
What is propaganda
200
The mentor for district 12
Who is Haymitch
200
the purpose of the "reaping" in Panem?
What is tribute selection
200
This mockingbird-like species becomes a symbol of rebellion and hope throughout the novel.
What is the mockingjay
200
Tokens worth food rations, given in exchange for additional entries in the reaping.
What is Tesserae
200
Dystopian literature is often considered the opposite of this genre, which portrays a perfect or ideal society.
Utopian Literature
300
The female tribute from district 2
Who is Clove
300
Before Katniss leaves for the Games, this character gives her the iconic mockingjay pin.
Who is Madge
300
District 12, Katniss’s home, is described as dirty, poor, and harsh, helping to create this literary element.
What is setting
300
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
What is Trepidation
300
In dystopian literature, societies often divide people into strict social groups. In The Hunger Games, this is the name of the system that divides the population.
What are districts
400
The president of Panem
Who is President Snow
400
Peeta uses this strategy in the interviews before the Games to gain public sympathy.
What is a declaration of love
400
What is Rebellion
400
Boring, ordinary, or lacking originality.
What is Banal
400
This is one of the most common tropes in dystopian literature, where a powerful ruling group restricts the freedoms and choices of its citizens through laws, surveillance, or force.
What is Government control
500
The nickname for the sly, agile district 5 tribute
Who is Foxface
500
Katniss scores this number during her private training session with the Gamemakers, surprising everyone.
What is an 11
500
The fire motif associated with Katniss ("the girl who was on fire") is an example of this literary device, where an object or element represents a deeper meaning.
What is Symbolism
500
Artificial behaviors, speech, or dress meant to impress.
What is Affectation
500
This event, disguised as entertainment, serves as a reminder of the Capitol’s power and a punishment for past rebellion.
What are the hunger games