Katniss
What happened to Katniss' dad?
He was blown up in a coal mining accident.
What kind gesture did Peeta do for Katniss when they were younger?
Gave her some burned bread when he knew her family was starving.
How do we know that the Capitol is highly concerned with image?
Stylists, fancy hair, makeup, costumes, etc.
What is Katniss' first concern out of the gate? In other words, what does she need to find and FAST?
Water and/or hiding place
How does Cinna make sure District 12 makes an impression in the Opening Ceremonies?
Coal black costumes, long capes, fake flames burning behind them
Why is the relationship between Katniss and her mother strained?
Because she failed to step up for her family, especially when Katniss' father died.
How does Peeta get the support of the Capitol/audience?
Love story, smiles, etc.
What is the reaction of the Capitol to Katniss and Peeta's romance?
They love it. They support them because of it.
Name two items Katniss finds in the orange backpack.
a sleeping bag, food (crackers, dried beef), iodine, a box of matches, some coiled wire, night vision goggles, and an empty water bottle.
What is a cornucopia?
A horn-shaped basket filled with harvest vegetables and fruits, commonly seen at Thanksgiving or Harvest time.
What are two skills that Katniss has?
Archery, climbing, foraging, hunting, fishing, healing, singing, survival, etc.
Describe Peeta's mother.
She is really crabby, not very generous and angry.
What are one of the major advantages of living in the Capitol?
Really good food, luxury, transportation, entertainment, etc.
Name three other competitors besides Katniss and Peeta.
Glimmer, Cato, Clove, Foxface, Rue, Thresh, etc.
What does sustenance mean?
Barely enough to survive on.
What are the clues that Katniss is a serious person?
She is an overthinker, she has a tendency not to trust people, she doesn't joke, etc.
How does Peeta express his emotion for Katniss?
Kisses, taking care of her, making sure she's warm, allowing her to take the lead, etc.
How do we know that Cinna respects Katniss?
He tells her, he works really hard to provide her with the best costumes, he is kind to her, etc.
How does Cato die?
muttations slowly kill him
What area of the US does District 12 reside on?
Appalachia - eastern mountain range
How does Katniss outsmart the Careers? One way.
Finds a way to blow up their stash of food and supplies, drops the tracker jacker nest, creates a trap of berries, etc.
What did Peeta express to Katniss on the roof about his concerns with the Capitol?
That they would take away his identity.
How do the tributes enter the arena for the Opening Ceremonies, and name at least two other district specialties, besides Dist 12's coal mining.
What is a muttation and how did Katniss figure it out?
Dead tributes, their eyes
What is the purpose of the hovercrafts?
Retrieve the dead, transport cargo