The Ultimate Hunger Games Quiz Only True Katniss Fans Can Beat
- by Sara Lu
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When the first film in The Hunger Games film series was released in 2012, there were already millions of fans that knew the story from Suzanne Collins' book series. People were thrilled to see the story make its way to the big screen and even more so, once they found out that the lead character, Katniss Everdeen would be played by Jennifer Lawrence. While Lawrence initially got her start as a television actress, she quickly garnered respect as a full-on film star with her Oscar nomination for the 2010 film, Winter's Bone. She proved that she would be able to handle a role like Katniss Everdeen and she didn't disappoint when the first Hunger Games film was released.
Even though the film series couldn't squeeze in all the details from the books, it was still enough to draw a huge fan base to the franchise. Audiences became completely enthralled with the Katniss Everdeen character, whether it was her stellar ability to fight with a bow and arrow or the complicated love triangle she was involved in. Everyone seemed to have their own notions of what would be the best outcome for her and people couldn't wait for each new film to make it to the big screen. Now that the entire book series has made its way to the silver screen, it's a great time to dissect the Katniss Everdeen character. Whether you're a huge fan of Jennifer Lawrence or just a fan of The Hunger Games films, test your knowledge on how well you know this girl from the Seam.
What district did Katniss Everdeen hail from when she was first introduced to audiences in the film series?
In the dystopia of the country of Panem, the division includes the Capitol as well as all of the districts. The people are meant to believe that the previous uprising led to the utter destruction of District 13. Reenactments of it were shown to the people of Panem through propaganda clips in order to evoke more terror that the same thing could happen to them if they were to rise up against the Capitol. While there was considerable damage to District 13, the people still survived and were able to go on and thrive beneath the ground in bunkers. Yet, this wasn't divulged until later in The Hunger Games franchise. What district did Katniss Everdeen hail from when she was first introduced to audiences in the film series?
Who did Katniss volunteer for so that she could be there instead?
In the first film in The Hunger Games film series, Katniss Everdeen volunteered to be the tribute to compete in The Hunger Games. The scene was extremely emotional and it was one of the biggest reasons why so many people felt that they connected to her in Panem. People all over the Capitol saw when she stood up and said that she wanted to volunteer as tribute. This was later used as an example as to an instance when Katniss made people like her, even though she wasn't being told what to do or say. While the beginning of her speech was a bit frazzled, she was stoic and submissive towards the end. She approached the podium and stood as she was expected. Who did Katniss volunteer for so that she could be there instead?
First nickname
When Katniss and Peeta were whisked off to the Capitol, they both underwent a transformation to prepare them for the Tribute's Parade. This was the first chance for the people of Panem to see their tributes all at once and it was also a time to really catch the eye of sponsors. The stylists often dressed their tributes in costume-like ensembles that represented their districts. From the bark of a tree to a shimmering sprocket, the tributes looked more like they were putting on a Halloween costume contest rather than preparing to battle to the death. In the case of Peeta and Katniss, they were very lucky in getting a stylist that didn't just want to dress them up. He was making a statement with the way he represented them and it created the first nickname for Katniss. What was the nickname?
What is the name of the male tribute that fought for District 12 alongside Katniss?
When Effie Trinket started the presentation for the drawing of tributes, she began with "Ladies first." It was Primrose Everdeen that was chosen as the first tribute. The odds weren't exactly in her favor since it was the first year that her name had been put into the drawing. Yet, she was able to avoid the arena because her sister took her spot in her stead. The tribute that was called for the boys wasn't as lucky. He didn't have anyone volunteer to take his spot and he didn't seem like he was going to take it as bravely as Katniss. After he spent some time saying his goodbyes, it was noticeable that he had been crying. What is the name of the male tribute that fought for District 12 alongside Katniss?
What did she do on stage to wow the crowd?
The tribute parade isn't the only time when the public gets to see more of the tributes prior to The Hunger Games. The televised live taping of the pre-show interviews seemed to be just as important as the survival training the tributes underwent in preparation for the games. There was a huge emphasis on the importance of the interviews going well, especially since it gives the sponsors a chance to get a better look at the tributes. Yet, this wasn't going to be an easy task for Katniss Everdeen. She isn't a friendly or social person by nature and the thought of getting up in front of a live audience for a televised interview didn't strike her as something that would come easy for her. Yet, she managed to win the crowd over anyways. What did she do on stage to wow the crowd?
He was a friend and an ally but the Capitol soon saw him as a threat. What was the name of the stylist for District 12?
When Katniss was taken to the Capitol, she was immediately whisked away to get prepped before being sent off to her stylist. Octavia, Venia, and Flavius were only the assistants to the stylist and they didn't exactly seem friendly. Yet, Katniss could tell that there was something special about her stylist. Rather than congratulating her for becoming a tribute like everyone else, her stylist was the first person that actually seemed sympathetic to her situation. He felt that her act of taking her sister's place was extremely brave and it became clear that he wasn't just someone trying to make her look pretty for the Tribute Parade. He was a friend and an ally but the Capitol soon saw him as a threat. What was the name of the stylist for District 12?
What is his name?
While the people of the Capitol were all focused on the relationship between Peeta and Katniss in the arena, they were clueless to the relationship she had back home in District 12. The book series did a much better job at giving details on how this relationship came to be but moviegoers only got to see a small portion of that in the films. Katniss was actually quite young when she first interacted with someone else that was hunting in the woods and the relationship started off as a mutual trading and security situation for the two of them. Yet, feelings began to change as they got older and they soon came to rely on one another. In fact, Katniss put him in charge of looking after her family when she left to fight in The Hunger Games. What is his name?
What score did Katniss receive on this first Hunger Games?
After the tributes go through their training at the Training Center, they are asked to perform privately for the head Gamemaker and some other judges. Yet, they weren't exactly in the best mindset to pay close attention by the time it was the turn for District 12. They had already seen all the other district tributes perform and they even laughed at her failed attempt to hit the initial bull's-eye. Although she was able to redeem herself with a completely perfect shot the second time around, they had all already lost interest. Katniss was able to grab their attention by shooting an arrow into the apple that was in the mouth of their pig dinner, which also proved her moxie. Afterward, each tribute is given a numbered score. What score did Katniss receive on this first Hunger Games?
First ally
When Katniss Everdeen first volunteered to take her sister's place in The 74th Annual Hunger Games, she remained focused on becoming the last person to survive. She knew that her sister needed her back at District 12 but she didn't count on actually having to kill people. When she ran into the forest after the initial time at the Cornucopia, she actually bumped into one of the other tributes. Yet, she didn't fight Foxface. The two of them both looked confused and terrified and ultimately, they took off in different directions. Yet, that didn't mean that Katniss spent the entire time in the arena without a single ally. She made a slight connection with one of the other tributes during training and it was solidified in the games. Who was the first to ally with Katniss Everdeen?
Where did Katniss live after she won The Hunger Games?
When Katniss was first introduced as the lead character in The Hunger Games, it was obvious that District 12 didn't have great options in regards to residences. The homes looked shabby at best and there didn't seem to be any running water. She was getting ready by using a bucket filled with water and everyone she interacted with were living in those same types of conditions. Yet, all of that changed when she became the co-Victor of The 74th Annual Hunger Games. It was said that the Victor will be spoiled in riches and people thought of it as a huge reward for the sole survivor of The Hunger Games. One of the perks of becoming a Victor is a change in residence. Where did Katniss live after she won The Hunger Games?
New nickname
When Katniss Everdeen first appeared in the Tribute Parade alongside Peeta, the people of the Capitol began calling her, "The Girl on Fire." This nickname was perfect for her to stand out amongst the pack of tributes and was a gimmick that was used throughout her time at The 74th Annual Hunger Games. The Gamemakers tried to make a mockery of it by literally setting her on fire in the game but she was able to survive it and went on to become the Victor, alongside Peeta. Yet, that wasn't the end to her nicknames. She wore a special pin in the arena, even though it was forbidden for the tributes to wear personal items. The pin had a symbol that later became part of the resistance movement by the districts. What was the new nickname given to Katniss Everdeen?
What did the Gamemakers do to manipulate Katniss in The 74th Hunger Games to try and kill her or lead her to other tributes that would kill her?
Right before Katniss went into the arena for The 74th Hunger Games, Haymitch gave her some last minute advice. He let her know that there would inevitably be a bow in the Cornucopia but that she shouldn't go for it. He wanted her to play the long game and seek out water to wait out the majority of the fighting and solely focus on surviving. This method was definitely starting to work for her since there really was a bloodbath when many of the tributes all tried to fight over the weaponry and supplies. Yet, the Gamemakers weren't going to let her just remain on the outskirts of the arena. What did the Gamemakers do to manipulate Katniss in The 74th Hunger Games to try and kill her or lead her to other tributes that would kill her?
Sponsor donations
There is a huge importance in making an impression on sponsors, even from the very first time a tribute makes their way to the Capitol. While it's always an advantage to be the biggest and strongest in a fighting situation, there are other factors that can hugely sway the odds during the games. From dehydration to infection to hyperthermia, it's no secret that the arena isn't just a decoration. In fact, the Gamemakers purposefully use the elements of the arena to kill off the tributes sooner and they are also known for implementing Capitol mutts to make things more interesting. So, the sponsors sending donation gifts to the tributes can often mean the difference between life and death. How many sponsor parachutes did Katniss Everdeen receive during The 74th Annual Hunger Games?
How was Katniss able to attack the career pack?
When the Gamemakers manipulated the arena in The 74th Hunger Games in order to jeopardize the safety of Katniss Everdeen, the Head Gamemaker used fire against her. It ultimately led her to have to face the career pack. Although the Gamemakers undoubtedly hoped that one of the fire balls would have killed Katniss, having her face the career pack alone was a great second choice. Yet, she was able to clamber up a tree in the nick of time. While there was definitely an attempt to get to her, the position of where she was in the tree helped to keep her alive. The heavier tributes couldn't get up higher on the lighter branches and her position didn't allow for her to be susceptible to an arrow. How was Katniss able to attack the career pack?
Who was the other tribute that spared her because she helped Rue when she was alive?
While there have been instances where tributes from differing districts have aligned together in order to survive, there was something truly special about the alliance between Rue and Katniss. The pair made a small connection while they were at the Training Center but the alliance was solidified when Rue helped Katniss to get out of being trapped in the tree. Although Katniss had the original plan of being the sole surviving Victor to get home to her sister, all of that changed when she became close with Rue in the arena. Although she tried everything to keep Rue alive, she ultimately failed in the end. Yet, there was one more thing that Rue did to help protect Katniss, even after her death. Who was the other tribute that spared her because she helped Rue when she was alive?
What happened right before the start of The 75th Annual Hunger Games?
When Katniss was thrust into The 74th Annual Hunger Games, everything was a completely new experience for her. She had never seen a Training Center before, she didn't know about the politics surrounding the sponsors, and she needed to be told about every single step in the process leading up to her time in the arena. Yet, the second time around was a bit different. She was fighting other Victors and she knew that the stakes were high for everyone in her life. Her first time in the arena showed her looking frazzled and afraid when the platforms first lifted her out into the arena. Yet, the second time around, there was an incident that occurred right before her platform ascended. This incident caused her to become more resolved and determined at the very start of the games. What happened right before the start of The 75th Annual Hunger Games?
What did Peeta say to try and persuade the games to be stopped?
Typically, the tributes that are interviewed by Caesar Flickerman have never been to the Capitol and spend their time trying to lure fans and sponsors to their cause. Yet, the Third Quarter Quell was different because it had tributes that were all from the pool of Victors. Rather than spending their interview time trying to get sponsors, everyone united together and tried their best to have the games stopped. Some of the tributes brought up how the rules can be changed and others even got emotional to try and persuade the audience to try and get the rules changed. While Katniss is usually the one coming up with the best strategies in the arena, it was Peeta that made a huge contribution during his interview with Flickerman. What did Peeta say to try and persuade the games to be stopped?
Who were the first two tributes Katniss wanted to work with?
Getting into an alliance prior to the start of The Hunger Games can be a huge advantage. Oftentimes, the alliance has the career tributes at the center. Career tributes come from District one and two because they train in special academies in order to volunteer for The Hunger Games. Yet, Katniss didn't tie in with the career pack in The 74th Annual Hunger Games. Instead, her first alliance was with District 11 tribute, Rue. When Peeta and Katniss were chosen for the Third Quarter Quell, Haymitch was urging them to get into an alliance with the other tributes. Since these were all Victors that know how to kill, it was important that they worked with at least some of the other tributes. Who were the first two tributes Katniss wanted to work with?
Peeta gave Katniss a gift that later became one of her most precious possessions. What was the present?
After Peeta and Katniss returned from The 74th Annual Hunger Games, they didn't continue the affectionate behavior that they conveyed during the games and at the subsequent appearances. Instead, Katniss wanted to act like it never happened and that it was just part of the games. It was a complicated situation because of the relationship she had with Gale in District 12. Yet, she didn't seem to realize that the cameras would be back to document every step in her life because they had become Victors and mentors to future tributes. While spending so much time together, it became obvious that not everything was faked for the cameras. During the Third Quarter Quell, Peeta gave Katniss a gift that later became one of her most precious possessions. What was the present?
What sound did the Jabberjays make?
With every Head Gamemaker trying to put their own spin on The Hunger Games, it's no surprise that the arenas are often elaborate and deadly. From poisonous berries to Capitol mutts, there was a high expectation when Plutarch Heavensbee became the new Head Gamemaker. The arena he created was similar to a clock and had sections that each had their own form of horror in it. From poisonous fog to blood rain, it became crucial for the tributes to figure out how to navigate inside the arena. Yet, there was one section that was extremely emotionally damaging to Katniss. Once the section with the Jabberjays came to life, it drew her to walk away from her group and go further into the section. Afterward, she became completely overwhelmed. What sound did the Jabberjays make?
Katniss knew that she could trust Finnick Odair because she saw that he was wearing a particular gold accessory. What was it?
The escort for District 12, Effie Trinket, started off as a typical Capitol citizen. She couldn't see the barbarity of The Hunger Games and it wasn't until she got closer to Katniss and Peeta that she truly began to see the plight of the Districts. When she realized that Katniss and Peeta would be returning to the arena in the Third Quarter Quell, she had the idea of uniting them with a gold symbol. She had some gold items made to coincide with the gold mockingjay pin worn by Katniss. When Peeta and Katniss made their way to the Cornucopia in the Third Quarter Quell, Katniss knew that she could trust Finnick Odair because she saw that he was wearing a particular gold accessory. What was it?
What was the first district Katniss went to for shooting the propo?
When Katniss was taken to District 13, she was in no condition to become the person that the districts could rally behind. Not only was she still battling post traumatic stress from being in the games but she had to come to an understanding of having the entire District 12 destroyed. Peeta had been rescued from the Capitol but he was infected with the trackerjacker serum so that he was no longer the same Peeta she once knew. After a failed attempt at shooting propaganda clips in the studio, the decision was made that she would go out into the field with a camera crew following her. Yet, they didn't just throw her into the front lines of the fighting. What was the first district Katniss went to for shooting the propo?
How did Primrose die?
From the very beginning, it was apparent that Katniss felt that it was up to her to keep her sister safe. When their father was killed in the mines, their mother fell into a deep depression that called for Katniss to become the caregiver. She practically took on the mother role and the sense of duty towards her sister never ended. Yet, even though Katniss ensured that Prim's name would never be put into the drawing for The Hunger Games ever again, Prim put herself in danger when she began to work with the resistance. She was training in the medical field and unbeknownst to Katniss, she was in the front lines when it came to the storm on the Capitol. How did Primrose die?
Katniss went and killed one last person. Who was it?
The resistance wasn't just about ending The Hunger Games because there was a lot more to the oppression created by the Capitol on the districts. Food was rationed in order for people to become increasingly dependent on the Capitol, work was mandated to the point of inhumane work hours and there wasn't any real medical care that the people received. On top of all that, there was constant violence from the Peacekeepers and threat of dead in every single day. Yet, the resistance came with its own fair share of deaths. From full hospitals being destroyed to the ground to Capitol children being blown up in front of President Snow's mansion, even Primrose was added to the list of deaths that came from the districts uprising. When the fighting was done, there was finally going to be peace. Yet, Katniss went and killed one last person. Who was it?
Motivation
When Katniss woke up in the aircraft after being taken from the arena in the Third Quarter Quell, she walked in on a conversation that revealed information she was completely unaware of from the start. Plutarch informed her that she was always the mission because she was the mockingjay and the resistance had begun. Yet, it was later questioned whether or not it was the right decision to choose Katniss rather than Peeta. Initially, Alma Coin wanted Peeta but they weren't able to get him out of the arena. Katniss wouldn't even agree to shoot propaganda clips for them, partly because she was still traumatized from being in the games. Yet, there was somewhere they took her that helped to change her mind. Where did they take her?