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Hunger Games
Pre-Reading Introduction
As you watch the preview presentation for THE HUNGER GAMES, answer the questions below:
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Who is the author of THE HUNGER GAMES?
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Where and when is the story set?
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What happened to District Thirteen at the end of the rebellion against the Capitol?
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How many “tributes” participate in the Hunger Games?
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What are these tributes expected to do during the games?
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In the story, for how many years has the Hunger Games competition been taking place?
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What is the name of the story’s main character?
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What story from mythology was the basis for the author’s story idea? Basically, what happens in that story?
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The author mentioned that her father’s job when she was younger contributed to the development of this story in
her mind. What did her father do for a living?
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Name three of the symbols you should watch for while reading THE HUNGER GAMES:
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Name three of the themes you should watch for while reading THE HUNGER GAMES:
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Write a paragraph to explain what you are excited or curious about as you get ready to read this novel:
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