Question

Why does Katniss cut the branch during the anthem?

A. The loud noise will mask the sound of her sawing away at the branch
B. As an act of rebellion
C. To honor the fallen tributes
D. She hopes the branch will hit the Careers below her

Answer 1

A. The loud noise will mask the sound of her sawing away at the branch

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on chapters 13 to 15 of Hunger Games, Katniss attempts to escape and part of her escape plan is to drop the best to the tributes below.

Therefore, to further increase her chances of escape she decides to cut the branch during the anthem to mask the sound of her sawing away at the branch.