The Hunger Games

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following BEST describes the role of coal in the novel?

A) It is crucial for Panem’s survival, dangerous to obtain, and not rewarded.

B) It is used as a precious gem in jewelry in the Capitol but is hated in District 12.

C) It is used during the games to determine the winner but rarely used otherwise.

D) It is why Katniss and her family decide to stay in District 12.

2. How are Prim and Rue similar?

A) Both are from District 12 and are at the top of their class in school.

B) Both work in coal mines at a young age to provide for their families.

C) Both are selected for the games, and Katniss feels protective of both.

D) Both long to live in the Capitol, but their families forbid it.

3. How is the Capitol different from District 12?

A) The Capitol has more poverty and more division than District 12.

B) The Capitol has more power but slightly less opulence than District 12.

C) The Capitol provides for the districts, while District 12 takes many resources and offers few.

D) The Capitol has more wealth and uses more violence than District 12.

4. Which of the following tests of survival does Katniss face?

A) Fireballs

B) A tornado

C) An avalanche

D) A dust storm 

5. Why do the Gamemakers change the rules so two survivors from the same district can win?

A) People are rooting for Katniss and Peeta, and the Gamemakers see a chance for manipulation.

B) Two tributes from District 2 are related to President Snow, and he wants them to survive.

C) People riot and hold Gamemakers captive until they change the rules.

D) The Gamemakers grow bored of the games and want to see how much they can get away with.

6. How does the author characterize Haymitch?

A) Haymitch is awkward and shy, choosing only healthy options now that he has survived the games.

B) Haymitch is often drunk but shows far-thinking wisdom as he helps Katniss and Peeta survive.

C)Haymitch is inconsolable, is barely able to function, and remains without hope.

D) Haymitch brazenly stands up to the Capitol without caring about the consequences.

7. Which description best fits the world of the games?

A) Slightly dangerous and barren, yet mostly calm in the forests

B) Ruled by nature and not survivable due to the absence of water

C) Cold but somewhat pleasant, especially in the mornings

D) Treacherous, with threats from nature and the Capitol

8. How does Peeta remain the same throughout the novel?

A) Peeta remains unwavering in his care for Katniss.

B) Peeta demonstrates his intense hatred of nature.

C) Peeta shows a clear aptitude for survival.

D) Peeta consistently puts his family before all others.

9. How does the televised interview before the games help Katniss?

A) The interviewer showcases Katniss’s survival skills, which get people on her side.

B) Peeta reveals his love for Katniss, which leads to people liking her.

C) Katniss shoots an arrow through a nearly impossible target, making the Capitol afraid of her.

D) People from different districts storm the interview, which allows her to briefly escape.

10. What event most reveals Katniss’s rebellion against the Capitol?

A) Hunting in the forest back at District 12

B) Volunteering as tribute

C) Threatening to eat nightlock berries

D) Kissing Peeta

11. What happens because of the feast the Capitol arranges?

A) Gale confesses his love for Katniss.

B) Peeta survives his blood infection.

C) Katniss kills a human for the first time.

D) Haymitch joins the games again.

12. Which of the following BEST describes the Capitol’s reaction to Peeta and Katniss winning the games?

A) The Capitol secretly supported them, so they show joy in the celebrations.

B) The Capitol reveals how they helped them all along and asks for repayment.

C) The Capitol is indifferent toward their winning, as revealed by their moving on quickly.

D) The Capitol is angry at them for thwarting their plans but publicly hides this anger.

13. What can be inferred by Katniss volunteering as tribute?

A) She is foolish and rash.

B) She just wants to be away from her family.

C) She is desperate for food.

D) She is protective of her sister.

14. What is the correct order of events?

A) Katniss volunteers as tribute, Peeta gives Katniss and her family bread, Katniss kisses Peeta, Gale hunts with Katniss

B) Katniss volunteers as tribute, Katniss kisses Peeta, Peeta gives Katniss and her family bread, Gale hunts with Katniss

C) Peeta gives Katniss and her family bread, Gale hunts with Katniss, Katniss volunteers as tribute, Katniss kisses Peeta

D) Gale hunts with Katniss, Katniss volunteers as tribute, Peeta gives Katniss and her family bread, Katniss kisses Peeta

15. Which of the following BEST explains the symbolism of the mockingjay?

A) It mocks the tributes as the Capitol mocks them.

B) It represents the physical strength needed for the games.

C) It reveals the Capitol’s weakness.

D) It shows that anything can survive if given aid.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. How are Peeta and Katniss similar? At what specific points in the games do their similarities surface?

2. Consider how the Hunger Games are interactive. How do the people of Panem demonstrate their might and their involvement in the contest?