Chapter 1
Why does Buttercup hate Katniss?
She wanted to drown her, rather than have to feed her.
How did Katniss' dad die?
He got blown up in the mine because of an explosion.
How does Katniss save Prim from the Reaping?
She volunteers as tribute.
Who's name gets drawn out first at the reaping?
Prim's
Main character and narrator; nicknamed “Catnip” by her best friend Gale. Sixteen years old and has been responsible for providing for her family ever since her father was killed in a mine accident five years ago. Expert with bow and arrow. Lives in the Seam in District 12.
Katniss Everdeen
Why is District 12 surrounded by fences?
To keep predators out.
How much older is Gale than Katniss?
2 Years
How did Katniss's mother react to her husband's death?
She shut down.
How many times is Katniss's name in the bowl?
20
Eighteen-year-old best friend to Katniss, the only person Katniss feels she can be herself around. Hunts with Katniss. Expert with traps and bow and arrow.
Gale Hawthorn
How is Katniss' mother different from other residents of the Seam?
She is blond and not from a mining family.
Why did Katniss enter her name extra times in the Reaping?
To get extra food (tessarae) for her family.
Describe Katniss's only previous encounter with Peeta Mellark.
He gave her bread when she was starving, though they were strangers.
Why does Peeta have a black eye?
His mom punished him for burning the bread.
The overly cheerful escort for District 12. She’s come from the capital and reads the names for the reaping.
Effie Trinket
Why don't Gale and Katniss run away and live in the woods?
Their families rely on them to survive.
Why couldn't Katniss' dad sell his bows he made?
Because if the officials caught him, he'd be executed.
Who is the first boy chosen?
Peeta Mallark
How does the crowd react after Katniss volunteers?
The crowd stands silent then holds up their 3 fingers.
The boy tribute from District 12. Son of a baker – he once gave Katniss bread for her family and saved them from starvation. He is in love with Katniss.
Peeta Mallark
What is the Hob?
Black market
Who is the Mayor's daughter?
Madge
What does it mean when people hold their 3 fingers in the air?
Holding up 3 fingers means thank you, goodbye and we look up to you.
How did Katniss know that she and her family were going to survive the winter?
After school, Katniss saw the first dandelion outside.
The only victor of the Hunger Games from District 12 who is still living. He’s the mentor to the current tributes. He’s a middle aged alcoholic who is generally drunk and obnoxious.
Haymitch Abernathy