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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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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
president of Panem
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President Snow controls with _____ and _____, similar to _____ and _____
fear and cruelty Hitler and Stalin
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President Snow has a strong resemblance with _____. Why?
Roman general Coriolanus Wanted a dictatorship
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Who is Cinna
Katniss's stylist; part of the rebellion party of Panem
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How does Cinna relate to the Romans
Lucius Conrelius Cinna who was rebelious Gaius Helvius Cinna who was an artistic poet
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Who is the head gamemaker
Seneca
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Who was Seneca in Roma?
statesman and philosopher who was forced to commit suicide by Emperor Nero in 65 CE
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The Capitol in Panem serves as _____, similar to Rome in the ancient world.
the political and cultural center
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Both the Capitol and Rome display _____, contrasting with _____.
wealth and power the poverty of outlying areas
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Ancient Rome had a _____, from _____ to _____, much like the _____ in Panem.
strict social hierarchy slaves patricians division of districts
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Districts in The Hunger Games are ranked by their _____, with District 1 being _____.
importance and wealth the wealthiest
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What does "Panem et Circenses" mean
Bread and Circuses
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"Panem et Circenses" (Bread and Circuses) was a Roman practice of providing free _____ to _____.
wheat and games keep the populace happy and distracted
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How does Panem replicate Panem et Circenses
The Hunger Games serve a similar purpose in Panem, distracting citizens from their oppression
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Roman emperors used propaganda to _____, much like the Capitol does with _____.
shape their public image tributes
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_____ led a famous slave rebellion in ancient Rome, challenging _____
Spartacus the Roman Republic
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In The Hunger Games, Katniss, a resident of the poorest district, becomes a symbol of _____.
rebellion against the Capitol's tyranny
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How often does the Hunger Games take place
annually
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Known as "tributes," these participants are selected through a process called "_____."
the Reaping
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The Games serve as punishment for _____ and as a reminder of _____
a past rebellion the Capitol's power
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The Hunger Games explores the themes of _____, _____, and _____
survival, sacrifice, and the human spirit.
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Characters are faced with _____ that test their _____.
moral dilemmas humanity under extreme conditions
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Gladiators often had to _____, similar to tributes in The Hunger Games.
make life-or-death decisions
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The moral choices faced by tributes reflect _____
the harsh realities of survival in the arena
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List The Ethics and Morality of the Games (6)
Lying Cheating Betrayal Rebellion Mercy Killing Vengeance
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What value does the Hunger Games challenge
the value placed on human life
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Tributes are treated as _____ in a game for entertainment
pawns
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What is celebrated throughout the games?
death
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The Capitol's citizens are desensitized to _____
the violence of the Games
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Tributes must weigh _____ against _____. In what way?
their survival the lives of others Tributes must kill one another in order to win the Games
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The Capitol manipulates _____ and spreads _____
the truth propaganda
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Tributes often use _____ as a strategy to survive
deception
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The disparity between the Capitol and the districts highlights _____.
issues of power and inequality
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Tributes must balance _____ with _____
the instinct to survive their own moral compass
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Killing other tributes is a _____, but it _____.
requirement for victory takes a psychological toll
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Katniss struggles with _____ while playing the Capitol's game
maintaining her humanity
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The Games are _____, and tributes are manipulated to _____.
televised create a spectacle for entertainment
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The Capitol's control extends to _____, _____ and _____
fashion, media, and the suppression of dissent
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The Hunger Games are a major _____ for _____
entertainment event the citizens of the Capitol.
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Tributes are styled and interviewed to _____.
create personas that appeal to viewers and sponsors
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The line between _____ and_____ is blurred for the tributes
reality and performance
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The media in Panem is controlled by _____ and is used to _____
the Capitol manipulate public opinion
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Interviews and coverage of the Games can evoke _____ or _____ for the tributes
sympathy or disdain
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The tributes must be aware of _____ and _____
their image how it is portrayed to the audience
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The conclusion of the Games brings complex emotions for the victor, including _____, _____, and _____
relief, guilt, and trauma
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The winner's district receives ______, but the victor must ______
extra food and supplies live with the memories of the arena
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The Games have lasting effects on _____
the victor's relationships and mental health

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