Setting & Society
Q: What is the name of the country where the story takes place?
Panem
Who is Prim to Katniss?
Her Sister
Who is chosen as the female tribute?
Prim
What does the three-finger salute represent?
Respect and goodbye
What is the main purpose of the Hunger Games?
Punish districts and show control
What is the reaping?
A lottery to select tributes
Who is Gale?
Katniss's hunting partner
What does Katniss do when Prim is selected?
Volunteers herself
Why does Katniss distrust Peeta?
She questions his motives
What does Gale's desire to run away show?
He is willing to challenge the Capitol
How are the tributes selected?
A random drawing
Who is the male tribute?
Peeta
What gesture do District 12 citizens use?
Three-finger salute
What did Peeta do for Katniss in the past?
Gave her bread
Why is Katniss volunteering important?
Shows bravery and sacrifice
What is tesserae?
Extra food for more entries
Who is Haymith?
Mentor and former victor
What is the deeper meaning of Peeta giving bread?
Kindness and emotional debt
What is the deeper meaning of Peeta giving bread/
Kindness and emotional debt
Why does Katniss refuse to leave District 12?
Responsibility to her family
Describe District 12
Poor and coal-mining
Who is Katniss' stylist?
Cinna
How is Haymich first described?
Drunk and rude
How is Hymitch first described?
Drunk and rude
What major theme is developing?
Survvival vs humaity