Characters
During the reaping, who does Katniss volunteer in place of?
Primrose Everdeen
Which character says this and what theme does it connect to?
"I volunteer! I volunteer as tribute!"
Katniss Everdeen.
Themes: Sacrifice, family and love.
What does Katniss represent and what themes are connected to her character?
Katniss is considered the "Mockingjay" and people see her as the start of the rebellion against the Capitol.
Themes connected to Katniss are rebellion, loyalty, survival, sacrifce and poverty.
How are the tributes notified that someone has died in the arena?
A cannon sound goes off throughout the arena.
What bird is on the pin Katniss wears?
A Mockingjay
Which tribute does Katniss work with in the arena and try to protect?
Rue from district 11
Which character says this and what theme does it connect to?
"Katniss, the girl who was on fire."
Cinna (Katniss' stylist)
Themes: Hope, Pride, and Rebellion.
What is a major way the Capitol controls the people of Panem? What themes does it connect to?
Through fear, punishment, surveillence, propogande and control of resources
During the games, where does Katniss find Peeta and what is he disguised as?
What annual Hunger Games was the game and how many tributes were in the games?
It was the 74th annual Hunger Games and there were 24 tributes in the game.
What are Muttations (Mutts)?
Creatures created by the Capitol to be used in the games.
Which character says this and what theme does it connect to?
"I'm more than just a piece of their Games."
Peeta Mellark
Themes: Identity, Defiance and Dehumanisation.
What are the themes of Peeta and Katniss' relationship during the games?
Loyalty, compassion, love, survival, rebellion
What happens to Rue during the Games, and how does Katniss respond?
Rue is killed by Marvel after helping Katniss destroy the Careers' supplies. Katniss kills Marvel, stays with Rue as she dies, sings to her, and covers her body with flowers.
What advice does Gale give Katniss about surviving the games?
He gives her advice, telling her that she's had experience with killing and is a great hunter. She has to make sure she gets her hands on a bow, and, if there aren't any in the arena, then she has to make one.
Which tribute died from eating poisonus berries?
Foxface
Which character says this and what theme does it connect to?
"Here's some advice. Stay alive."
Haymitch Abernathy
Themes: Survival
Why might Thresh saving Katniss upset the Capitol? What themes can be linked to this?
It shows collaboration between districts that should be enemies in the game. It presents a threat to the Capitol's control by having unified districts.
Themes could be rebellion and hope.
Why does Katniss destroy the Careers' food supplies, and how does she manage to do it?
Katniss wants to weaken the Careers by destroying their food. She notices that the supplies are surrounded by mines and uses a bow and arrow to knock a bag of apples onto the mines, causing them to explode.
Katniss is known for being an excellent hunter. What does she use to hunt, and who taught her how to use it?
A bow and arrow, which her father taught her to use.
What is an Avox?
An Avox is someone who commited a crime, the Capitol cut out thier tongue and they are forced to work for the Capitol.
Which character says this and what theme does it connect to?
“It’s the things we love most that destroy us.”
Haymitch
Themes: Power and control, sacrifce, love
Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.
Put these events in the correct order:
A. Katniss destroys the Careers' supplies.
B. Katniss volunteers for Prim.
C. Rue is killed.
D. Katniss and Peeta threaten to eat the nightlock berries.
E. Peeta is injured while protecting Katniss.
B → E → A → C → D
Katniss receives several gifts from sponsors during the Games. Name THREE gifts she receives and explain how at least ONE of them helps her survive.