1. A. Enclosed or surrounded by
2. A. Rebellion
3. A. Destroyed completely
4. B. Offerings or sacrifices
5. B. Sincere regret or remorse for one's wrongdoings
Please answer these questions about Chapter 1 of "Hunger Games"
1. “A shining Capitol ringed by thirteen districts.”
What does the phrase ‘ringed by’ mean in the context of the text?
A. Enclosed or surrounded by
B. Connected to
C. Protected by a barrier
D. Hidden within
2. “The uprising of the districts against the Capitol…”
Which word is closest in meaning to ‘uprising’?
A. Rebellion
B. Cooperation
C. Surrender
D. Alliance
3. In the passage, what does the word “obliterated” imply about the thirteenth district?
A. Destroyed completely
B. Restored to its former glory
C. Improved and advanced
D. Hidden and protected
4. What do ‘tributes’ refer to in the context of the Hunger Games?
A. Gifts from sponsors
B. Offerings or sacrifices
C. District leaders
D. Capitol citizens
5. “It is both a time for repentance and a time for thanks,” intones the mayor. In the context of the passage, what is the closest meaning to ‘repentance’?
A. Resentment and anger
B. Sincere regret or remorse for one's wrongdoings
C. Celebration and revelry
D. A sense of pride and accomplishment
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