Question

1. when katniss shoots the arrow at the gamemakers table in chapter 8, her main motivation is to: a. prove she is stronger than the careers b. force the judges to recognize her skills c. win applause from the audience d. show off to peeta 2. the gamemakers initial reaction to katnisss demonstration reveals: a. their fear of her skill with weapons b. their disinterest and distraction c. their eagerness to crown her champion d. their preference for peetas performance 3. in chapter 8, katniss immediately regrets shooting the arrow into the gamemakers feast because: a. she thinks she might be disqualified b. she fears her mother will be punished c. she realizes it could harm peetas chances d. she believes it shows her arrogance 4. katniss compares the gamemakers laughter to: a. a cruel punishment b. a sign of mockery c. a relief of tension d. a sign of respect 5. the high training score katniss receives (an 11) primarily serves to: a. impress the sponsors and draw attention b. intimidate the careers into silence c. secure her safety from punishment

Explanation:

1. Katniss shoots the arrow to make the judges notice her skills as she feels they are not paying attention.
2. The Gamemakers' initial reaction shows they are disinterested and distracted as they are not focused on her demonstration.
3. She immediately regrets it because she thinks she might be disqualified for her bold action.
4. She compares their laughter to a sign of mockery as she feels they are making fun of her.
5. The high training score is to impress the sponsors and draw their attention which is crucial for survival in the Games.

Answer:

1. B. Force the judges to recognize her skills
2. B. Their disinterest and distraction
3. A. She thinks she might be disqualified
4. B. A sign of mockery
5. A. Impress the sponsors and draw attention