Hunger Games And Zlata's Diary Review Test
This a practice test to prepare for our first quiz of the last quarter. It is our third quiz over Zlata's Diary and The Hunger Games. Have fun and take it as many times during this period as you would like. Try it at home if you want, too!
- 1.
Who is the main character of The Hunger Games?
- A.
Peeta Mellark
- B.
Cinna
- C.
Haymitch Abernathy
- D.
Dalmar McCreary
- E.
Katniss Everdeen
Correct Answer
E. Katniss Everdeen -
- 2.
What is the name of country in which Zlata lives?
- A.
District 12
- B.
Herzgovinia
- C.
Bosnia-Herzgovinia
- D.
Bosnia
- E.
Yugoslavia
Correct Answer
C. Bosnia-Herzgovinia -
- 3.
Why couldn't Zlata go to school?
- A.
She was too scared to go.
- B.
Her parents wouldn't let her go.
- C.
Her teacher was killed.
- D.
The schools were bombed and closed.
- E.
Because she had to stay and take care of her friend, Shawna Austin.
Correct Answer
D. The schools were bombed and closed. -
- 4.
In The Hunger Games, why did Katniss score an eleven after her private session with the game makers?
- A.
Because she couldn't shoot very well.
- B.
Because she shot an apple in the pig's mouth on the game makers' table.
- C.
Because Gabrielle Grajeda was one of the game makers.
- D.
Because she was so nice.
- E.
Because Peeta paid them to give her that score.
Correct Answer
B. Because she shot an apple in the pig's mouth on the game makers' table. -
- 5.
Just like Romeo and Juliet, everyone keeps referring to Katniss and Peeta as star-crossed lovers. What does that mean?
- A.
Their astrological signs cross in the sky--like Aries and Scorpio.
- B.
They get four stars for being so lucky in love.
- C.
They are movie stars and famous for being in love--like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
- D.
That they are in love like the star Ariel Freeman.
- E.
An unlucky pair of lovers that fate will end the relationship in tragedy.
Correct Answer
E. An unlucky pair of lovers that fate will end the relationship in tragedy. -
- 6.
In The Hunger Games, Haymitch's advice was that Katniss and Peeta should do what first?
- A.
Get as many supplies from the cornucopia as possible.
- B.
Find food.
- C.
Kill many tributes.
- D.
Find water.
- E.
Make friends with Ryan Moore so he can help them.
Correct Answer
D. Find water. -
- 7.
In Zlata's Diary, many families are moving from their homes but not because they want to, it is because they have to in order to stay alive. What is this called?
- A.
Cowards.
- B.
Exile.
- C.
Bulldog Pride.
- D.
Vacation.
Correct Answer
B. Exile. -
- 8.
Which of these things do Zlata and Katniss have in common?
- A.
They are from the same country.
- B.
They are friends with Zitlaly Romero.
- C.
They know what it is like to go without water due to hard times.
- D.
They are learning to survive something difficult at a young age.
- E.
Both C and D
Correct Answer
E. Both C and D -
- 9.
During what years did the Bosnian war take place?
- A.
1981-1983
- B.
2009-2010
- C.
1991-1993
- D.
2001-2003
- E.
It is a make believe place and hasn't truly happened.
Correct Answer
C. 1991-1993 -
- 10.
In The Hunger Games, what does it mean when a cannon is shot?
- A.
It means that they are ready to start the games.
- B.
It represents when Rosa Hulbert gets 100% on the test.
- C.
It means that another city was bombed in Sarajevo.
- D.
It represents the death of a tribute.
- E.
It means that Rue outran another close call.
Correct Answer
D. It represents the death of a tribute. -
- 11.
UNICEF asked for diaries to publish and Zlata's Diary was submitted and was published--this is how we are reading her account of the Bosnian war. What does UNICEF stand for?
- A.
United Nations Internal Children's Exile Fund
- B.
Under Nourished Impoverished Children's Emergency Foundation
- C.
Universal Noble International Children's Foundation
- D.
Originally United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund is now known as United Nations Children's Fund.
- E.
United Nations International Children's Exile Foundation
Correct Answer
D. Originally United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund is now known as United Nations Children's Fund. -
- 12.
In The Hunger Games, Katniss hasn't had a drink of water in over a day. She is suffering from what?
- A.
Deliberation
- B.
Decomposure
- C.
Dehydration
- D.
Depression
- E.
Demarcation
Correct Answer
C. Dehydration -
- 13.
In The Hunger Games, Katniss uses this to hold her arrows. What is it?
- A.
Quill
- B.
Quicksilver
- C.
Quitter
- D.
Quiver
- E.
Quilt
Correct Answer
D. Quiver -
- 14.
In The Hunger Games, Katniss wants to camouflage (a word from French) her orange backpack. What does camouflage mean? Use the pictures to help you with this vocabulary word.
- A.
To paint eyelids with colorful designs
- B.
To spray paint yourself and a wall
- C.
To hunt in green forests
- D.
To hide or blend in with surroundings; the disguising especially of military equipment or installations with paint, nets, or foliage
- E.
To dress exactly like Rachell Owens so no one can tell you two apart
Correct Answer
D. To hide or blend in with surroundings; the disguising especially of military equipment or installations with paint, nets, or foliage -
- 15.
In The Hunger Games, Caesar dyes his hair to match the hue of his eyelids and lips every year. What does hue mean? Use the pictures to help you define this vocabulary word.
- A.
Crazy
- B.
Color
- C.
Design
- D.
Shape
- E.
Rainbow
Correct Answer
B. Color -
- 16.
In Zlata's Diary, she refers to the shellings and the city being shelled. What does she mean? Use the picture to help you with this vocabulary word.
- A.
Shells, like a seashell found in the ocean
- B.
Shelling means the city was being protected.
- C.
Shells are an artillery projectile, cartridge case dispersed when the container burst after leaving the gun
- D.
Shelling means to take mollusks out of their shell to eat the food inside.
- E.
Shells are the outside of a turtle used to protect in war.
Correct Answer
C. Shells are an artillery projectile, cartridge case dispersed when the container burst after leaving the gun -
- 17.
What country does this flag represent?
- A.
District 12
- B.
The Capitol
- C.
Yugoslavia
- D.
Bosnia-Herzgovinia
- E.
The United States of Beveridge
Correct Answer
D. Bosnia-Herzgovinia -
- 18.
In Zlata's Diary, she writes in her diary that: April 4, 1992 was Bairam which is a religious holiday in her country. Bosnia-Herzgovinia has people who are from different religions. What is the name of the religion that celebrates Bairam, the end of Ramadan or fasting?
- A.
Buddhism
- B.
Baha'i
- C.
Christianity
- D.
Judaism
- E.
Islam
Correct Answer
E. Islam -
- 19.
In The Hunger Games, Katniss describes Prim as emaciated and that many people from District 12 were the same. What does emaciated (from Latin) mean?
- A.
It is like emancipated and it means you are free.
- B.
It means you are too little to be eligible.
- C.
It means that they were angry they had to be reaped for the Hunger Games.
- D.
It means they like to have Reader's Cafe at lunch.
- E.
It means the body shrinks to nothing; to cause to lose flesh so as to become very thin
Correct Answer
E. It means the body shrinks to nothing; to cause to lose flesh so as to become very thin -
- 20.
In The Hunger Games, who said he has had a crush on Katniss for a long time?
- A.
Cinna
- B.
Gayle
- C.
Peeta
- D.
The career tributes
- E.
Jaelin
Correct Answer
C. Peeta -
- 21.
Read this excerpt from The Hunger Games, then answer the question.Excerpt:"But it's tempting, so tempting, when I see the bounty waiting there before me. And I know that if I don't get it, someone else will. That the Career Tributes who survive the bloodbath will divide up most of the life-sustaining spoils. Something catches my eye. There, resting on a mound of blanket rolls, is a silver sheath of arrows and a bow, already strung, just waiting to be engaged. That's mine, I think. It's meant for me."Question: Why does Katniss think the silver sheath of arrows and bow are hers?
- A.
Her name, Katniss Everdeen, is printed on it.
- B.
Haymitch told her it would be there waiting for her, as a gift from her sponsors.
- C.
Because shooting with a bow and arrow is her main skill.
- D.
Because the Career Tributes left them for her to give her a head start.
- E.
Xxxxx
Correct Answer
A. Her name, Katniss Everdeen, is printed on it. -
- 22.
Read this exerpt from Zlata's Diary and then answer the question.Excerpt: "I'm writing to you again by the light of one of my favorite candles. I lit it with a heavy heart." page 88Question: What does 'heavy heart' mean?
- A.
Her heart feels overweight and she needs to go on a diet.
- B.
It means that the candles were heavy.
- C.
She had a heart-shaped lighter or matches.
- D.
Melancholy; depressed; sad. When your heart is weighted down by sorrow.
Correct Answer
D. Melancholy; depressed; sad. When your heart is weighted down by sorrow. -
- 23.
In The Hunger Games, Peeta wants to show the Capitol that they don't _________ him; that he is more than a piece in their games.
- A.
Want
- B.
Own
- C.
Kill
- D.
Understand
- E.
Fear
Correct Answer
B. Own -
- 24.
In The Hunger Games, catacombs are beneath the arena where the launch room is. This is where Katniss prepares for the games, but the Districts call the launch room the stockades. What does the definition of catacomb and stockade have in common?
- A.
A catacomb is like a honeycomb and has lots of little compartments. A stockade has lots of little gates and places for animals. They have in common the small spaces.
- B.
A catacomb is an underground cemetery consisting of chambers or tunnels with recesses for graves and a stockade is where animals go before they are slaughtered. They both have death in common.
- C.
They have nothing in common.
- D.
A catacomb is the same thing as a stockade.
- E.
A catacomb is like a catapult and launches attacks and a stockade is where they keep bulls before a bullfight. They have in common that something powerful is going to bolt out and attack someone.
Correct Answer
B. A catacomb is an underground cemetery consisting of chambers or tunnels with recesses for graves and a stockade is where animals go before they are slaughtered. They both have death in common. -
- 25.
In The Hunger Games, why does Katniss put iodine in her water bottle?
- A.
To give her extra strength.
- B.
She likes the taste of iodine.
- C.
Because iodine makes water last longer.
- D.
Because she likes science and was trying an experiment.
- E.
The iodine purifies the water so she can drink it without getting sick.
Correct Answer
E. The iodine purifies the water so she can drink it without getting sick. -
- 26.
What continent is Bosnia-Herzgovinia part of?
- A.
Africa
- B.
North America
- C.
South America
- D.
Europe
- E.
Australia
Correct Answer
D. Europe -
- 27.
Is Zlata's Diary fiction or non-fiction?
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Non-fiction
Correct Answer
B. Non-fiction -
- 28.
Is The Hunger Games fiction or non-fiction?
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Non-fiction
Correct Answer
A. Fiction -
- 29.
The copyright of The Hunger Games is 2008 and the copyright of Zlata's Diary is 1994, which author wrote their book first?
- A.
Suzanne Collins
- B.
Zlata Filipovic
- C.
Mason McIntire
- D.
Julissa Mayo
- E.
Dominick Redden
Correct Answer
B. Zlata Filipovic -
- 30.
In The Hunger Games, Katniss is mad about Peeta's statement on TV. However, Haymitch thinks it did her good. Why does he think so?
- A.
Katniss wasn't very well known before and the star-crossed lovers description makes her wanted and much more popular which will help with sponsors.
- B.
Haymitch thinks Katniss and Peeta would make a good couple.
- C.
Haymitch wanted to make Katniss mad and he got what he wanted.
- D.
Haymitch thinks Peeta made a fool of himself and now Katniss looks better in contrast.
Correct Answer
A. Katniss wasn't very well known before and the star-crossed lovers description makes her wanted and much more popular which will help with sponsors. -
- 31.
In Zlata's Diary, Zlata lives with her parents in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Does she have any siblings?
- A.
Yes--Mirna and Nina are her sisters.
- B.
No, she is an only child.
- C.
Yes, Mimmy is her sister.
- D.
No, her brother died in the war.
Correct Answer
B. No, she is an only child. -
- 32.
In Zlata's Diary, Zlata plays a musical instrument and sings. Which musical instrument does Zlata play?
- A.
Violin
- B.
Cello
- C.
Drums
- D.
Piano
- E.
Harmonica
Correct Answer
D. Piano -
- 33.
In Zlata's Diary, a question about the war: Three ethnic groups were fighting for power in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Which of these is NOT one?
- A.
Bosnian Serbs
- B.
Muslims
- C.
Aryans
- D.
Bosnian Croats
Correct Answer
C. Aryans -
- 34.
Zlata has a beloved pet, named Cicko. What is Cicko?
- A.
Hamster
- B.
Dog
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Canary
- E.
Cat
Correct Answer
D. Canary -
- 35.
In Zlata's Diary, Zlata had many friends in Sarajevo. But after the war started, most of them moved away to avoid the danger. One of her closest friends was killed when "a piece of shrapnel lodged in her brain and she died". What was this dear departed friend's name?
- A.
Bojana
- B.
Matea
- C.
Nina
- D.
Nancy
- E.
Martina
Correct Answer
C. Nina -
- 36.
Zlata, too young to understand (or be told) the reasons for the civil war, blamed what she called "politics" for destroying her beloved city, aging her parents and making her friends move away (or worse). Often she would lament and curse the foolishness and immaturity of the people she could not name who were responsible for the war. What did Zlata almost always refer to politicians as?
- A.
"infants"
- B.
"babies"
- C.
"children"
- D.
"kids"
- E.
"democrats"
Correct Answer
C. "children" -
- 37.
In The Hunger Games, what unfortunate color is the backpack Katniss picks up at the beginning of the games?
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Glow-in-the-dark
- C.
Pink
- D.
Orange
- E.
White
Correct Answer
D. Orange -
- 38.
In The Hunger Games, why are Peeta's hands wrapped in bandages?
- A.
To keep them warm.
- B.
To look like he was hurt--faking an injury so other tributes wouldn't kill him.
- C.
Because he broke his wrists in a fist fight.
- D.
Katniss pushed him into a breakable urn that cut his hands after he professed his love for her on national TV.
- E.
Katniss shot her arrow through his hands after she shot the apple in the pig's mouth.
Correct Answer
D. Katniss pushed him into a breakable urn that cut his hands after he professed his love for her on national TV. -
- 39.
In The Hunger Games, what vocabulary word described Katniss when Cinna styled and dressed her? Use the picture below to choose the right word for this.
- A.
Radiant
- B.
Mediocre
- C.
Camouflaged
- D.
Emaciated
- E.
Incompetent
Correct Answer
A. Radiant -
- 40.
In The Hunger Games, Katniss was supposed to gush when Caesar asked her questions about the Capitol. Instead, she took Cinna's advice and was honest. When asked what has most impressed her about the Capitol in contrast to District 12, she said what?
- A.
Katniss said the shower was most impressive.
- B.
Katniss said the trains were most impressive.
- C.
Katniss said the make-up artists were most impressive.
- D.
Katniss said the lamb stew with dried plums was most impressive.
- E.
Katniss said that Donovan Patchin was most impressive.
Correct Answer
D. Katniss said the lamb stew with dried plums was most impressive. -
- 41.
In The Hunger Games, Haymitch Abernathy tells Katniss that it only matters how others perceive you. What does that mean?
- A.
That it only matters how others think they see who you are, not what is truth.
- B.
Perceive is the same as proceed and it means how others come before you.
- C.
Perceive is like perception, how something is viewed or a perspective.
- D.
Perceive is like conceive and it means to be born.
- E.
Both A and C
Correct Answer
E. Both A and C -
- 42.
In Zlata's Diary, Zlata just got a new cat. What did she name the cat?
- A.
Cecelia
- B.
Cici
- C.
Bulldog
- D.
Grbavica
- E.
Miljacka
Correct Answer
B. Cici -
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