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Who is the author?

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Suzanne Collins

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When was the book originally published

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2008

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The author is the daughter of _____

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a US Air Force officer

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The _____ - particularly 9/11 and the war in Iraq - inspired many of the ideas behind The Hunger Games.

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early 2000s

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Another inspiration was her _____, which allowed her to have better understanding of _____.

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father’s career in the Air Force
poverty, starvation, and the effects of war

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The September 11 attacks, also called 9/11 attacks against New York City and Washington, D.C., caused extensive death and destruction and triggered _____

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an enormous US effort to combat terrorism

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The governments of the US and the UK claimed that ______ to their security and that of their coalition/regional allies (Australia, Poland, Denmark)

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Iraq’s alleged possession of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) posed a threat

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Invasion of Iraq started on _____, by an invasion force led by the US

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March 20, 2003

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______ was the 5th
president of Iraq, from July 1979
to April 2003.

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Saddam Hussein

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In 2003, President George W Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair _____

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accused Hussein of possessing WMD and having ties to Al-Qaeda

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11
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When was Hussein captured and when was he excuted

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He was captured on December 13, 2003, and executed December 30, 2006.

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The Hunger Games was also inspired by _____ history.

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Greek and Roman

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The myth Theseus and the Minotaur originates from _____, telling the story of a hero, Theseus, who volunteers to end the terror of the Minotaur.

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ancient Greece

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In what way did Suzanne Collins draw inspiration from the myth Theseus and the Minotaur

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she created a narrative where children are selected as tributes to participate in a deadly game

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What ancient myth did Suzanne Collins draw inspiration from

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Theseus and the Minotaur

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The Hunger Games features a _____(the Arena) similar to the labyrinth that confines the Minotaur.

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central, controlled environment

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In what way in Katniss similar to Theseus?

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Katniss volunteers to enter the deadly game to save her sister, taking the place of a potential victim.

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Both stories, (hunger games and Theseus myth) involve themes of _____, _____, and _____.

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sacrifice, courage, and the fight against oppressive systems

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In what ways does the HUnger Games play upon ancient Roman history through events, objects, and people? (6)

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Gladiator games
The Arena
Character names
District divisions that ultimately showcase slavery and poverty
Propaganda
Rebellion

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What is the name of the original Hunger Games in history?

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Roman gladiatorial games

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Gladiatorial games were a _____ in ancient Rome, much like the Hunger Games in Panem.

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form of entertainment

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_____, often _____, fought to the death for the amusement of spectators

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Combatants
slaves or prisoners

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The Hunger Games’ arena is similarly a _____ designed to _____.

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controlled environment
challenge tributes

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What did names in ancient Rome often signify?

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one’s social status and family heritage.

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Who is snow

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president of Panem

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President Snow controls with _____ and _____, similar to _____ and _____

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fear and cruelty
Hitler and Stalin

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President Snow has a strong resemblance with _____. Why?

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Roman general Coriolanus
Wanted a dictatorship

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Who is Cinna

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Katniss’s stylist; part of the rebellion party of Panem

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How does Cinna relate to the Romans

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Lucius Conrelius Cinna who was rebelious
Gaius Helvius Cinna who was an artistic poet

30
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Who is the head gamemaker

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Seneca

31
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Who was Seneca in Roma?

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statesman and philosopher who was forced to commit suicide by Emperor Nero in 65 CE

32
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The Capitol in Panem serves as _____, similar to Rome in the ancient world.

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the political and cultural center

33
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Both the Capitol and Rome display _____, contrasting with _____.

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wealth and power
the poverty of outlying areas

34
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Ancient Rome had a _____, from _____ to _____, much like the _____ in Panem.

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strict social hierarchy
slaves
patricians
division of districts

35
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Districts in The Hunger Games are ranked by their _____, with District 1 being _____.

A

importance and wealth
the wealthiest

36
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What does “Panem et Circenses” mean

A

Bread and Circuses

37
Q

“Panem et Circenses” (Bread and Circuses) was a Roman practice of providing free _____ to _____.

A

wheat and games
keep the populace happy and distracted

38
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How does Panem replicate Panem et Circenses

A

The Hunger Games serve a similar purpose in Panem, distracting citizens from their oppression

39
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Roman emperors used propaganda to _____, much like the Capitol does with _____.

A

shape their public image
tributes

40
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_____ led a famous slave rebellion in ancient Rome, challenging _____

A

Spartacus
the Roman Republic

41
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In The Hunger Games, Katniss, a resident of the poorest district, becomes a symbol of _____.

A

rebellion against the Capitol’s tyranny

42
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How often does the Hunger Games take place

A

annually

43
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Known as “tributes,” these participants are selected through a process called “_____.”

A

the Reaping

44
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The Games serve as punishment for _____ and as a reminder of _____

A

a past rebellion
the Capitol’s power

45
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The Hunger Games explores the themes of _____, _____, and _____

A

survival, sacrifice, and the human spirit.

46
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Characters are faced with _____ that test their _____.

A

moral dilemmas
humanity under extreme conditions

47
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Gladiators often had to _____, similar to tributes in The Hunger Games.

A

make life-or-death decisions

48
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The moral choices faced by tributes reflect _____

A

the harsh realities of survival in the arena

49
Q

List The Ethics and Morality of the Games
(6)

A

Lying
Cheating
Betrayal
Rebellion
Mercy Killing
Vengeance

50
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What value does the Hunger Games challenge

A

the value placed on human life

51
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Tributes are treated as _____ in a game for entertainment

A

pawns

52
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What is celebrated throughout the games?

A

death

53
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The Capitol’s citizens are desensitized to _____

A

the violence of the Games

54
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Tributes must weigh _____ against _____. In what way?

A

their survival
the lives of others
Tributes must kill one another in order to win the Games

55
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The Capitol manipulates _____ and spreads _____

A

the truth
propaganda

56
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Tributes often use _____ as a strategy to survive

A

deception

57
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The disparity between the Capitol and the districts highlights _____.

A

issues of power and inequality

58
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Tributes must balance _____ with _____

A

the instinct to survive
their own moral compass

59
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Killing other tributes is a _____, but it _____.

A

requirement for victory
takes a psychological toll

60
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Katniss struggles with _____ while playing the Capitol’s game

A

maintaining her humanity

60
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The Games are _____, and tributes are manipulated to _____.

A

televised
create a spectacle for entertainment

61
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The Capitol’s control extends to _____, _____ and _____

A

fashion, media, and the suppression of dissent

62
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The Hunger Games are a major _____ for _____

A

entertainment event
the citizens of the Capitol.

63
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Tributes are styled and interviewed to _____.

A

create personas that appeal to viewers and sponsors

64
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The line between _____ and_____ is blurred for the tributes

A

reality and performance

65
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The media in Panem is controlled by _____ and is used to _____

A

the Capitol
manipulate public opinion

66
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Interviews and coverage of the Games can evoke _____ or _____ for the tributes

A

sympathy or disdain

67
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The tributes must be aware of _____ and _____

A

their image
how it is portrayed to the audience

68
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The conclusion of the Games brings complex emotions for the victor, including _____, _____, and _____

A

relief, guilt, and trauma

69
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The winner’s district receives ______, but the victor must ______

A

extra food and supplies
live with the memories of the arena

70
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The Games have lasting effects on _____

A

the victor’s relationships and mental health

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