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Everything you did or didn’t want to know about ‘The Hunger Games’

Everything you did or didn’t want to know about ‘The Hunger Games’

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Tori Braun, 17, Lodi

“It just really has an interesting storyline.”

Justin Falcon, 16, Lockeford

“I enjoy its action, but it has a good storyline.”

Shelby Frozier, 14, Lodi

“I just read the series, and it’s been my favorite book in a while.”

Brianna Guzman, 18, Lodi

“I almost had a heart attack when I saw the trailer!”

Garrett Heitzman, 17, Lodi

“It’s probably my favorite book. I read the whole series in a week.”

Mikalya Kidd, 17, Lodi

“The love story between Peeta and Katniss, and the violence.”

Paola Maciel, 16, Lodi

“The action and romance.”

Raeni Sroufe, 16, Lodi

“It’s so intense!”

Casey Wilson, 15, Lodi

“The books were really addicting.”

Garrett Wilson, 17, Lodi

“I’ve read the books a couple of times, and it looks like it’s going to be a good movie.”

Quiz: How much do you know?

1. Composer James Newton Howard replaced which famous composer who had to leave the film due to a scheduling conflict?

A. John Williams.

B. Danny Elfman.

C. Max Steiner.

2. How long before the release of “The Hunger Games" did Lionsgate begin selling advance tickets?

A. Four weeks.

B. Four years.

C. Four days.

3. The main character's name is Katniss. What is her name derived from?

A. Arrowhead.

B. Catnip.

C. Katherine.

4. What is the name of the major city capitol in “The Hunger Games?”

A. Panama.

B. Quebec.

C. Panem.

5. How do spectators watch the games?

A. On TV.

B. At an arena complex.

C. In crystal balls.

Answers

1. B. Danny Elfman

2. A. Four weeks.

3. A. Arrowhead. The name of the main character, Katniss, is derived from the name of a group of edible plant species, genus “Sagittaria,” commonly known as “arrowhead.” This is a reference to the character's archery skills.

4. C. Panem.

5. A. On TVs.

— Source: Internet Movie Database

Mania over the "Hunger Games" book-turned-movie has reached an impressive high, pulling in over $68 million in the first day in theaters. What character resonates best with you?

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Posted: Friday, March 30, 2012 8:32 am | Updated: 9:14 am, Fri Mar 30, 2012.

Everything you did or didn’t want to know about ‘The Hunger Games’ 0 comments

It’s the trailer you keep seeing over and over. It’s the book that has your teenager curled up on the couch reading. It may even be the thing that has taken over your own free time.

It is “The Hunger Games,” the book series phenomenon created by Suzanne Collins that has now been crafted into a box office hit. If you don’t know much, it’s OK. Here is the rundown of everything you need to know about the futuristic film where teenagers strive to survive by killing each other off.

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