Grade 7, Unit 4 Assessment
Credibility the Technological Age
1.) Why does the Capitol force the districts to participate in the hunger games?
a.) To keep the population under control
b.) Retribution for a past rebellion
c.) Purely for entertainment purposes
d.) To honor the strongest of the children
2.) “One time, when I was in a blind in a tree, waiting motionless for game to wander by, I
dozed off and fell ten feet to the ground, landing on my back. It was as if the impact had
knocked every wisp of air from my lungs, and I lay there struggling to inhale, to exhale, to do
anything. That's how I feel now…”
How does Katniss feel when her sister is chosen as the female tribute for the games? Use the vocabulary words and context clues from the above passage to support your ideas.
a.) Jealous that her sister was picked instead of her
b.) Proud that her family has the honor of participating in the games
c.) Stunned that against all odds her sister was chosen
d.) Indifferent since she and her sister weren't very close
3.) What gives Katniss an advantage over the other tributes? Think about the meaning of the word advantage.
Select all that apply.
a.) She can hunt using a bow and arrows
b.) She knows the uses of different types of plants
c.) She is able to make traps to ensnare her targets
d.) All of the above
4.) How does t the Capitol maintain its control over the 12 districts?
Select all that apply.
a.) Advanced military and technology
b.) Their compassion and fairness
c.) The agreement of equality
d.) All of the above
5.) How have Katniss’ stylists used their superior technology?
Select 2 answers that apply.
a.) Cosmetics (make up)
b.) Furthering their knowledge and education
c.) Helping those in need
d.) Physical alterations to their body
6.) Create a Venn Diagram on a separate sheet of paper. Compare and contrast the culture(s) of the districts to the Capitol’s culture. Include aspects of culture such as belief systems, values, and ways of
life.
7.) Haymitch and Effie both have ways of helping Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
games. Haymitch has knowledge on how to win the games and Effie helps prepare them for
public events so they can get sponsors. What type of help is more valuable, Haymitch’s, Effie’s,
neither, or both. Explain your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
8.) “Without thinking, I pull an arrow from my quiver and send it straight at the
Gamemakers’ table. I hear shouts of alarm as people stumble back. The arrow skewers the
apple in the pig’s mouth and pins it to the wall behind it. Everyone stares at me in disbelief.
“Thank you for your consideration”, I say. Then I give a slight bow and walk straight toward the
exit without being dismissed.” In your opinion, was Katniss’ use of technology appropriate? Why
or why not? Record your responses on a separate sheet of paper.
9.) Justify Peeta’s request to be coached separately from Katniss. Was he jealous that
the Gamemakers gave her a higher score? Does he want to stop being friendly to avoid getting
attached before the games? Or is he wanting to hide something to give him an edge against her
in the arena? Use your notes and support your answer with evidence from the text. Record your responses on a separate sheet of paper.
10.) What little things had Peeta done to make Katniss feel like there had been some trust
and connection between them? Select all that apply.
a.) Kept her steady when they were in the chariot
b.) Insisted that Haymitch knew of her hunting skills
c.) Gave her a loaf of bread despite getting beat for it when they were kids
d.) Lent her money constantly
11.) What was the purpose behind Haymitch making Peeta and Katniss out to bestar-crossedlovers? Write a complete paragraph response on a separate sheet of paper and use evidence from the text or your class notes to support your answer.
12.) If you were a tribute in the Hunger Games, what would your strategy be? Would you
be willing to risk your life for a good weapon or would you take off in the opposite direction of the
mayhem? Would you join an alliance or stay on your own? Write at least three complete paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper.
13.) List 3 important factors that led to Peeta and Katniss winning the hunger games.
14.) Did the Capitol use their technology in fair ways? Explain your answer in a complete paragraph on a separate sheet of paper. Use your class notes, and the text to support your answer.
15.) Who do you think has more credibility, the districts or the Capitol? Who would you side
with if there was another rebellion?
Write a complete paragraph on a separate sheet of paper. Use your class notes and the text to support your answer.
16.) How do the districts values and beliefs about the hunger games differ? Create a graphic organizer to show differences between two or more districts, and highlight the different ways they view the huger games. Complete the graphic organizer on a separate sheet of paper.
17.) “Only I keep wishing I could think of a way to… to show the Capitol they don't own
me. That I'm more than just a piece in their Games” says Peeta. After winning in the arena together, do you think Peeta and Katniss are still just pieces (pawns) in the Capitol’s games? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Answer the question on a separate sheet of paper using any format you choose. You may include words, pictures or symbols.
18.) What did Peeta mean when he said he wanted to die as himself and not let the Capitol change him? What about himself did he not want changed?
19.) What is the Capitol’s single story of the districts? How does the Capitol use technology to perpetuate its single story?
20.) After reading The Hunger Games and investigating this Unit, respond to the following question: How has technology affected your understanding of the world? Use any format to respond to this question. You may create a poster, write an essay, a friendly letter, a song, or poem, draw a picture, paint a picture, or other.