Character
What is Katniss' weapon of choice?
Bow and Arrow
What is the industry that district 12 is known for?
Mining/Coal
What is the inciting incident?
Prim's name is reaped
The contrast between the extreme poverty in district 12, and the extravagant wealth in the Capital/Train Ride reflects what theme in the novel?
Power vs. Suffering
Why is Prim getting picked ironic?
Her name was only in the bowl 1 time
What is the main reason Katniss volunteers as tribute?
To protect her sister Prim
What is the Seam?
The Seam is the poorest area of District 12 where Katniss and her family live
What is the main purpose of the Hunger Games? (Why were they created)
- To keep the districts from rebellion
- A way for the Capital to assert their dominance/control over the districts
How does the Capitol’s fancy and flashy style hide the cruelty of the Hunger Games?
The Capitol looks fun and exciting with its bright lights and fancy clothes, but it hides the fact that the Hunger Games are really dangerous and violent.
Read this quote: "The odds have not been very dependable of late"
Why is this an example of potential foreshadowing?
Things might not go as expected in the Hunger Games
What is Katniss' Score after her "performance" for the game makers?
11
What districts are the career tributes from?
1, 2, 4
In Chapter 7, why does Katniss shoot an arrow through the apple in the roasted pig's mouth during her private session with the Game makers?
She was angry that the Gamemakers were ignoring her and focusing on their meal.
How does the reaping show the theme of inequality?
Poorer kids like Katniss have their names entered more times, so they have a higher chance of being chosen.
What does the image of Katniss "the girl on fire" symbolize?
Power/Hope/Resilience/Resistance
How did Peeta "save" Katniss when she was suffering and hungry back in district 12?
He gave her burnt bread
How does the setting of the Capitol differ from District 12?
The Capitol is rich, colorful, and full of food and technology. District 12 is dirty, poor, and struggling.
At the end of Chapter 8, what sudden request does Peeta make to Haymitch that shocks Katniss, creating a new conflict in their relationship?
He asks to be coached separately from Katniss.
How does Katniss’s hunting in the woods show the theme of survival?
Katniss hunts in the woods to provide food for her family because they don’t have enough money to buy food. Her hunting helps them survive in a difficult world.She is also risking her life because it is illegal.
What does the mockingjay pin represent?
Hope/Safety/rebellion
How did Katniss' dad die?
In a mine explosion
What is the Training Center, and why is it important?
The Training Center is where tributes prepare for the Games. It’s where they learn survival skills and are judged by the Gamemakers.
Why doesn’t Katniss trust Peeta?
- he might be pretending to be kind to trick her
- They are going to have to kill each other
What do the Peacekeepers do to keep order?
The Peacekeepers watch the people, enforce the Capitol’s rules, and punish anyone who breaks them to keep control over the districts.
Who said this quote?
"May the odds be ever in your favor"
Effie Trinket