Question

passage 3 - chapter 9: the interview
during her live interview with caesar flickerman, katniss laughs nervously as peeta admits he has feelings for her. the audience gasps, then bursts into applause. she blushes, realizing his confession has turned them into a \star - crossed\ story the capitol cant resist. what began as strategy now feels uncomfortably real, blurring the line between survival and sincerity.

1. peetas public confession primarily serves to—

a. create sympathy from the audience and increase their odds of survival.
b. expresses his genuine feelings without fear of consequence.
c. humiliate katniss and distract her from the games.
d. expose the capitols hypocrisy to the viewers.
passage 4 - chapter 11: the start of the games
the moment the gong sounds, chaos erupts. tributes rush to the cornucopia, weapons flashing in the sunlight. katniss sprints for the bow but snatches a backpack instead, nearly dying in the process. as she escapes into the woods, the screams echo behind her. the capitols \game\ has begun, and katniss realizes she has entered not just a contest—but a controlled massacre.

1. the authors description of the opening scene at the cornucopia mainly emphasizes—

a. the tributes respect for the capitols rules.
b. the violent spectacle designed for the capitols entertainment.
c. katnisss eagerness to prove herself as a hunter.
d. the calm and orderliness of the games beginning.
passage 5 - chapter 18: rues death
as rue lies dying, katniss sings to her softly, the girls small hand curled around her own. when rues breathing stops, katniss decorates her body with wildflowers, refusing to let the capitol reduce her to a forgotten victim. the gesture is quiet but powerful—a tribute to rue and a message of defiance sent straight to those watching from above.

Explanation:

For question 3, Peeta's confession was initially a strategy to gain audience sympathy and increase survival odds. For question 4, the description of the Cornucopia opening emphasizes the violent spectacle for the Capitol's entertainment.

Answer:

1. A. create sympathy from the audience and increase their odds of survival.
2. B. the violent spectacle designed for the Capitol's entertainment.