Question 1 (1 point)

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How would the following passage change if the author had used the words "stumbling block" rather than deterrent to describe part of the setting.
Our house is almost at the edge of the Seam. I only have to pass a few gates to reach the scruffy field called the Meadow. Separating the Meadow from the woods, in fact enclosing all of District 12, is a high chain-link fence topped with barbed-wire loops. In theory, it’s supposed to be electrified twenty-four hours a day as a deterrent to the predators that live in the woods — packs of wild dogs, lone cougars, bears — that used to threaten our streets.

Question 1 options:

The words "stumbling block" would have a stronger effect on the reader.

"Stumbling block" would suggest that predators were destroyed upon trying to enter the district.

"Stumbling block" would imply that predators could still find a way to enter the district.

"Stumbling block" would suggest that district members are not worried about potential threats.

Question 2 (1 point)

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Which word(s) in the following passage suggests that the following setting could be described as untamed.

"As soon as I’m in the trees, I retrieve a bow and sheath of arrows from a hollow log. Electrified or not, the fence has been successful at keeping the flesh-eaters out of District 12. Inside the woods they roam freely, and there are added concerns like venomous snakes, rabid animals, and no real paths to follow. But there’s also food if you know how to find it."

Question 2 options:

venomous snakes

roam freely

real paths

flesh-eaters

Question 3 (1 point)

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What does the author's word choice in the following sentence tell us about how Katniss responds to her setting?

"I can feel the muscles in my face relaxing, my pace quickening as I climb the hills to our place, a rock ledge overlooking a valley. A thicket of berry bushes protects it from unwanted eyes. The sight of him waiting there brings on a smile. Gale says I never smile except in the woods. "

Question 3 options:

Katniss would rather be in the wilderness than anywhere else.

Katniss struggles to feel at ease in other environments.

Katniss feels more like herself in this setting.

All of the above

Question 4 (1 point)

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Read the sentences in the following paragraph. What do the bolded words suggest the most about the setting in relation to the characters of the text?

"In the fall, a few brave souls sneak into the woods to harvest apples. But always in sight of the Meadow. Always close enough to run back to the safety of District 12 if trouble arises. “District Twelve. Where you can starve to death in safety,” I mutter. Then I glance quickly over my shoulder. Even here, even in the middle of nowhere, you worry someone might overhear you."

Question 4 options:

District 12 offers safety and a high quality of life for its inhabitants.

District 12 is not a place that guarantees certain freedoms to its inhabitants.

District 12 has created a sense of paranoia within the community.

District 12 members are encouraged to use their instincts and skills to survive in their environment.

Question 5 (1 point)

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What do we know about Katniss based on the description of the following setting?

"Concealed by a clump of bushes, I flatten out on my belly and slide under a two-foot stretch that’s been loose for years. There are several other weak spots in the fence, but this one is so close to home I almost always enter the woods here."

Question 5 options:

Katniss has snuck into the wilderness many times before.

Katniss is lazy and likes to take the quickest and easiest route.

Katniss has been caught sneaking into the wilderness before.

Katniss is nervous about sneaking into the woods.

Answer 1

Here are the suggested answers for each question based on the given passages and context:

Question 1:

• "Stumbling block" would imply that predators could still find a way to enter the district.

Question 2:

• roam freely

Question 3:

• All of the above

Question 4:

• District 12 is not a place that guarantees certain freedoms to its inhabitants.

Question 5:

• Katniss has snuck into the wilderness many times before.

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Answer 2

question 4 was wrong.

Answer 3

I apologize for the oversight. Let's reevaluate Question 4 based on the passage provided.

The bolded words in the paragraph suggest the following:

• "harvest apples" implies a need for survival.
• "safety of District 12" conveys a feeling of confinement and limitation.
• “District Twelve. Where you can starve to death in safety,” suggests irony and the existence of oppressive conditions despite the notion of safety.
• The mention of worrying about being overheard indicates a lack of freedom and trust.

Given these points, the correct answer should be:

District 12 has created a sense of paranoia within the community.

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