Compare the reaping in the hunger games and the ceremony of twelves in the giver. how do both societies limit individual choice, and what is the impact of this on the community?

how are jonas and katniss in similar situations? why? how are they different?

what is the role of the government or decision-makers in each text? how is that similar?

what is the role of the community in each text? how is that similar?

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?