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10th English
The Hunger Games
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why does katniss go into the woods | She goes to hunt |
| Why does Katniss have to go under the fence | The fence is electrified so she cant touch it |
| How is Madge different from Katniss and Gale | She is wealthier has more resources and so never need tessera |
| How is the reaping unfair to the lower classes | The poor must sign up for tesserae (extra food ) but each time they do, their name is added to the reaping pot. The more food they get the greater their chances of being selected |
| What happens if you don’t show up for the reaping | Arrested and imprissoned unless at deaths door |
| What is the treaty of treason | Hunger games were developed to remind people the penalty for going against the Capitol as had happened previously |
| Who’s name is selected from the bowl? | Prim’s name is selected |
| When Katniss refers to her ancestors who is she referring to | Us in present day |
| What happened to North America | It was mostly destroyed by disasters, drought, storms, fires, encroaching seas. Wars over food. |
| Why does Gale think the Capitol wants the districts to be divided | They pit the districts against each other To remind them how they will be crushed if they form a new rebellion. |
| What does Katniss do when her sister is selected | She volunteers as tribute in Prim’s place |
| How often are there volunteers as tribute | It hardly ever happens |
| How does the crowd react to Katniss volunteering | They’re silent then touch 3 fingers of left hand to their mouth and hold them up |
| What does the 3 finger gesture mean | Thanks, admiration, goodbye to a loved one |
| Who’s the other tribute | Peeta Mellark |
| Who is Peeta Mellark | A baker boy who kindly gave katniss bread when she was starving |
| What was Katniss’ most significant encounter with Peeta in District 12 | Peeta gave her 2 burnt loaves of bread (He burnt them on purpose) |
| What does Peeta represent to Katniss in district 12 | hope |
| Katniss Everdeen | Main character, narrator, tribute volunteer |
| Prim | Katniss’ sister, picked for the reaping, |
| Mrs Everdeen | Katniss and Prims mom. Healer. Widow |
| Mr. Everdeen | Died in a mining accident. Taught Katniss to hunt |
| Gale | Katniss’ friend and hunting partner |
| Madge | Mayor’s daughter. Gives katniss the mocking jay pin |
| Effie TRinket | From the capitol. Escorts district 12 tributes |
| Hamitch | Former winner of games, PEeta and katniss mentor. A drunk |
| Mayor Undersee | Madge’s father. |
| Peeta Melark | Tribute, bakers son. Gave Katniss bread when she was starving. Loves Katniss since he was 5 years old |
| Why does Katniss refuse to show emotion | She doesn’t want to be seen as weak |
| Why Does Katniss know she cant win | Other tributes from other districts train their whole lives for the games. They are called careers. They have more food and other advantages growing up. |
| What is the capitol forcing these children to become | They are forcing them to fight each other |
| Who is Johanna Mason | Was from district 7 and wanted people to think she was a cowardly fool but turned out to be a vicious killer |
| Who does the mockingjay remind her of | Her father because he would sing to them when he was out hunting and they would sing back |
| What form of transportation took Katniss and Peeta to the capitol | A train |
| Why is the mentor important during the games | The mentor helps develop strategy and gets them sponsors and dictates the presentation of gifts |
| What happens to hamitch at the end of chapter 3 | He vomits on the expensive rug then falls in the mess. |
| Why would Peeta’s kindness be more dangerous to Katniss | Kind people have a way of working their way inside of Katniss. It would be harder to kill someone whos been kind to her |
| What does Katniss do with the cookies that Peetas father gave her | She throws the cookies out the window |
| What’s the significance of the dandelion patch the cookies land on | There’s hope |
| Had Katniss’s relationship with her mother changed | Katniss didnt trust her mom since her fathers death |
| What advice does Haymitch give Peeta and Katniss about their stylists | No matter whaqt, Dont resist |
| How does Peeta act when they arrive at the Captiol | Peeta wave and smiles at the crowd |
| What does Katniss think is Peeta’s strategy when they arrive | She thinks Peeta is trying to win the crowd over so he has a better chance of getting sponsers |
| What is your impression of the Capitol | Very different from District 12. Oddly dressed people with brightly colored hair and painted faces. A scene out of a cartoon |
| How do district 12 citizens address Katniss when she volunteers for Prim | A 3 fingered salute. They hold them up. Its a sign of defiance |
| What was life like after katniss’ dad died | Hard. Her mother was so depressed she couldn’t function. They didn’t have enough food. Katniss had to begin hunting |
| How did Peeta help Katniss | He deliberately burnt bread then threw it out to her when she was starving |
| Why did Katniss hope Peeta’s name wouldn’t be called | She doesn’t want to have to kill the person that helped her |
| Who comes to say goodbye to katniss | Her family, Gale, Peeta’s father and the Mayors daughter |
| What gifts were given to katniss before she left | Peeta’s father gave cookies. Madge gave the mockingjay pin and a kiss |
| What does Peeta’s father promise Katniss | To make sure that Prim will eat |
| Why does katniss refuse to show emotion or get close to other tributes | She wants to appear strong. She doesn’t want to have to kill anyone she knows or is close to |
| Why does Katniss think she cant win | Other tributes have more advantages. More training, more food |
| Who is Johanna Mason | She was from District 7 and wanted people to think she was weak but she wasnt |
| Who does the mocking jay pin remind Katniss of | Her father because he was fond of the bird |
| Why could Peeta’s kindness be dangerous to Katniss | She would hesitate to kill him |
| Why are sponsors important in the games | They give needed supplies to the tributes |
| Why do katniss and Petra get upset with Haymitch | They think he’s drunk and not committed to their success |
| How does Peeta act when they arrive at the capitol | He waves and smiles at the crowd |
| Where are Peeta and Katniss taken once they arrive in the capitol | The remake center |
| Why are District 12 tributes presented as a team | They are both from the same district. |
| How does the capitol react to the District 12 tributes | They cheer and shout. They chant Katniss’ name |
| What is the point of the opening ceramonies | To get the capitol excited and give people a chance to pick their favorites |
| How did Peeta save Katniss at dinner | He covered for her because Katniss almost revealed that she knew the Avox. He pretended the Avox looked like someone they knew from the district |
| What is an Avox | Someone who committed a “crime” and had their tongue cut out |
| Where had Katniss seen the Avox girl previously | In the woods while she was hunting. The girl was running away. |
| What is Peeta’s Skills and strenths | Camoflage and strength |
| What are katniss strengths | Skill with a bow and arrow (hunting) and finding food |
| Why did Katniss shoot an arrow at the game makers during her private session | She was annoyed the game makers didn’t seem to be paying attention to her. She got their attention |
| What skills did Katniss learn from Gale | Fishing and how to snare small animals like squirrels |
| What does Gale mean to Katniss | Gale means a sense of security, companionship, confident and friend |
| Why does katniss feel she could never feel the way about Peeta she does about Gale | She never questions Gale’s motives. She knows Peeta has to kill her in order to survive so she doesn’t trust him |
| What are reasons Katniss should trust Peeta | He risked a beating to give her bread, he steadied her in the chariot, he covered for her re: the Avox and he told Haymitch what a great hunter she is |
| Why is being a crowd favorite important | Because popularity can determine how many sponsors |
| What advice does Cinna give Katniss to prepare her for the interview | Be yourself |
| What shocking news does Peeta share during his interview | That he loves Katniss |
| Why was Katniss surprised at Peeta’s confession that he loves Katniss | She thought by him deciding to train separately he intended to kill her in the arena |
| How do katniss and Peeta not fall victim to the poison berries | They do not actually swallow the berries |
| What happens to Peeta after they are picked up by a hovercraft | He is operated upon to save him |
| Why is the capitol mad at Katniss | They were angry because Katniss forced them to declare two victors |
| What must Katniss do to keep the capitol from punishing her for her actions | She must convince them that she acted in the name of love |
| Who is the first person Katniss runs to when she is reunited with her crew | |
| When Katniss awakes in a bed, why is she pleasantly surprised | She has been healed of any ailments that ever bothered her |
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