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The Hunger Games (1/12) Movie CLIP – I Volunteer as Tribute! (2012) HD

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think “I volunteer as tribute” means in this movie scene?
What kind of event do you imagine happens in The Hunger Games when someone is chosen?
Do you think the clip will be calm or emotional? Why?

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The Hunger Games (1/12) Movie CLIP – I Volunteer as Tribute! (2012) HD

The name is called and someone volunteers (00:00 – 01:30)

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1. Whose name is called at the start of the clip?

The Mayor
Katniss Everdine
Peter Malar
Primrose Everdine

2. What does the volunteer say?

May the odds be in your favor.
I want to go home.
I volunteer as tribute.
Bring her up.

3. What does the announcer say about the moment in District 12?

It is a normal day in District 12.
It is District 12’s first winner.
It is a dramatic turn of event in District 12.
It is a celebration for the Mayor.

The Hunger Games (1/12) Movie CLIP – I Volunteer as Tribute! (2012) HD

The volunteer is introduced (01:30 – 02:40)

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1. What name does the volunteer give when asked?

Primrose Everdine
Mayor Everdine
Hatnes Everdine
District 12

2. What does the speaker suggest about the person who was chosen first?

It was her sister.
It was the Mayor.
It was her friend.
It was her mother.

3. When the boy’s name is called, what does he say?

Yes
Come on up
Here
I volunteer

The Hunger Games (1/12) Movie CLIP – I Volunteer as Tribute! (2012) HD

The tributes are presented and the ceremony ends (02:40 – 03:37)

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1. What are the two people called at this point?

Winners
Volunteers
Mayors
Tributes

2. What are they told to do?

Shake hands.
Sing together.
Run away.
Go find mom.

3. Which line is said near the end of the clip?

Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor.
I bet my hat that was your sister.
Where are you?
Bring her up.

The Hunger Games (1/12) Movie CLIP – I Volunteer as Tribute! (2012) HD

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1. What is the main event happening in this clip?

A sports match is starting.
People are being selected/presented as tributes.
A classroom lesson is beginning.
A family is having dinner.

2. Why does the moment feel intense or urgent?

Everyone is laughing loudly.
Someone is trying to help another person avoid being chosen.
A surprise party begins.
The weather suddenly becomes dangerous.

3. How does the ceremony sound at the end?

Casual and friendly
Private and secret
Formal and public
Quiet and uncertain

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Hunger Games (1/12) Movie CLIP – I Volunteer as Tribute! (2012) HD

Why might someone choose to volunteer in a situation like this? What could motivate them?
Is volunteering always a brave act? When could it be a difficult or complicated choice?
What do you think the phrase “may the odds be ever in your favor” suggests about the event?
How would you feel if you were on stage during a public ceremony like this? Why?