Vocab
What does "synthetic" mean?
Fake, not real
How many victors has District 12 had in the last 74 years of Hunger Games?
2
Who is Katniss?
Katniss is the main character of the story. She volunteers for her little sister in the Hunger Games.
What is an "apothecary?"
A shop that sells medicine or herbs
What does "grotesque" mean?
ugly, disfigured
What are some of the biggest differences between the people of the Capitol and the people of the Districts?
Answers will vary.
1. SES (class as in wealth)
2. Culture and styles
3. Desensitization
4. Accents
Who is Prim?
Prim is Katniss's little sister. Prim's name is drawn to be in the Hunger Games and Katniss volunteers for her.
What does the word "precedes" mean?
To come first in time.
What does "sullen" mean?
sulky, sad, gloomy.
Who is Buttercup and how does Katniss feel about him?
Buttercup is Prim's cat. Katniss and him tolerate each other. Katniss wanted to kill him because he was "just another mouth to feed."
Who is Peeta?
Peeta is the boy tribute for District 12. He is entered into the Hunger Games.
What does the word "banal" mean?
boring, dull, repetitive.
What does the word "obliterated" mean?
Completed destroyed
Katniss hides a bow and arrows in the woods. Why does she hide them? Why doesn’t she bring them home with her?
It's illegal to own weapons in the districts.
Who is Gale?
Gale is Katniss's friend/hunting partner in District 12.
Use the word "dissent" in a sentence.
TBD
What does the word "dissent" mean?
To disagree
Who is Cinna? What does he do with Katniss and Peeta during the opening ceremony that makes them so memorable? Why is this important?
Cinna is their stylist. He designs their outfits to look like fire. This is important because this makes them stand out and become memorable. This will help them get sponsors while they are in the games.
Who is Effie Trinket?
Effie is District 12's escort/advisor for the Hunger Games.
Use the word "precedes" in a sentence.
TBD