Characters
This character volunteers to take her sister’s place.
Katniss Everdeen
The event where 24 tributes fight to the death each year.
The Hunger Games
The country where the story takes place.
Panem
Katniss’s main weapon.
Bow and Arrow
The book series the movie is based on.
The Hunger Games
He is the male tribute from District 12.
Peeta Mellark
The area where the tributes compete.
Arena
Katniss’s home district.
District 12
The bird symbol linked to Katniss and rebellion.
Mockingjay
The author of the Hunger Games novels.
Suzanne Collins
This stylist creates Katniss’s “Girl on Fire” look.
Cinna
These genetically engineered creatures attack near the end of the Games.
Mutts
The district Rue comes from.
District 11
The item Katniss receives from District 11 after Rue’s death.
Bread
The year the first Hunger Games movie was released.
2012
This mentor is a former Hunger Games winner from District 12.
Haymitch Abernathy
The poisonous berries Katniss and Peeta threaten to eat.
Nightlock
The wealthy city that controls the Hunger Games.
The Capitol
The fire-themed nickname given to Katniss.
Girl on fire
The actress who plays Katniss Everdeen.
Jennifer Lawrence
This character gives Katniss advice on how to win sponsors’ support by being memorable rather than skilled.
Haymitch
Katniss survives this early danger by dropping a nest on her enemies, causing hallucinations and death.
tracker jackers
This district is known for agriculture and sends bread to Katniss after Rue’s death.
District 11
This hand gesture becomes a silent sign of respect and rebellion after Rue’s death.
three-finger salute
The film adaptation of The Hunger Games was directed by this filmmaker.
Gary Ross