Category: To Kill a Mockingbird

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Question #6

Look at the beginning of chapter eleven where the author describes the supplies arranged in the Cornucopia. Suzanne Collins writes, "… the Career Tributes who survive the bloodbath will divide up most of these life–sustaining spoils."

In this context, what does "spoils" mean?





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Question #4

Look at the section of chapter thirteen where Katniss tries to escape the fire. The author writes, "The wall of fire must have an end and it won't burn indefinitely."

In this context, what is the definition of "indefinitely"?





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Question #3

How does Rue benefit from teaming up with Katniss?

Select all 4 that are correct.

Katniss shares her meat with Rue.

Katniss can hunt and trap for more meat.

Katniss tells Rue about life in District 12.

Katniss tells Rue that Peeta is on their side.

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Chapter 16

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What disadvantage do the Career tributes have in the games?

What thing does Rue love most in the world?

Look at the beginning of chapter sixteen where Katniss worries about teaming up with Rue. She thinks, "Needling me, at the very back of my mind, is the obvious."

In this context, what does "needling" mean?

Look at the section of chapter sixteen where Katniss spies on the career tributes and overhears Cato talking about Peeta. Suzanne Collins writes, "… he's in no shape to raid us."

In this context what does "shape" mean?

Select all the facts that helped Katniss figure out the supplies are booby trapped with explosives.

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?