Chapter 6
What do Katniss and Peeta ride to the Capitol?
A train
What do the tributes do to prepare for the Hunger Games?
Train/practice skills
What score does Katniss receive from the Gamemakers?
11
Who is Katniss's mentor?
Haymitch
What district is Katniss from?
District 12
What does Katniss notice about the Capitol people's appearance?
They dress strangely/colorfully and care a lot about appearance.
What is Katniss especially skilled at during training?
Archery
Why does Katniss shoot an arrow at the Gamemakers?
To get their attention after they ignore her.
Who is Katniss's stylist?
Cinna
What are the tributes preparing to participate in?
The Hunger Games
What is an Avox?
A person who committed a crime against the Capitol and lost their tongue.
What does Katniss do when she notices the Gamemakers aren't paying attention to her?
She shoots an arrow at the apple in the pig's mouth.
Why is Katniss's score of 11 important? How may it help her?
It may help her get sponsors. It may help her form alliances.
Who are the Careers?
Tributes from richer districts who have been trained since they were young.
What is one major difference between the Capitol and District 12?
The Capitol is wealthy while District 12 is poor.
How does Katniss know the Avox girl?
She saw her get captured while she was hunting in the woods.
What does Katniss discover about Peeta's training ability?
He is strong and skilled, especially at wrestling/physical strength.
How might Katniss's high score affect the other tributes?
They may see her as a dangerous competitor/threat. Others may want her as an ally.
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What is Katniss's main goal throughout these chapters?
To survive the Hunger Games.
What surprises Katniss about Peeta's father?
He used to like Katniss's mother.
Why is keeping some of her abilities secret a smart strategy for Katniss?
The other tributes won't know exactly what she can do.
What change of plans does Haymitch mention at breakfast?
Katniss and Peeta will be trained by him separately.
How does Peeta's approach to the Games differ from Katniss's?
Katniss focuses mainly on survival/fighting skills; Peeta is more focused on people and relationships.
Describe Katniss's outfit at the opening ceremony.
All black with fake flames