Vocab
An Avox
Katniss volunteered for the games for Prim. What theme can be interpreted from that action?
Katniss cares for her family and a theme could be that you should always stand up for those you care about.
What are Katniss' skills?
Bow and Arrow (hunting) and being independent
Why does Katniss believe that a "kind Peeta Mellark is far more dangerous than an unkind one"?
He will be harder to kill
Caesar Flickerman
The black market in District 12 where buying and selling happens.
The Hob
What theme can be noted in the scene where Katniss meets Cinna?
Don't make judgments about others.
Don't judge someone without getting to know them first.
Assumptions aren't always correct.
Don't assume how another person is without getting to know them first.
Who is Cinna's assistant?
Portia
What is the meaning of "the protocol has become rusty" at the reaping?
It means that there are no volunteers usually and the directors were confused since it is the first time in a long time that someone volunteered for the games.
How many winners has District 12 had in the Games?
2- Lucy Gray Baird from Prequel and Haymitch
What is an apothecary?
Which of the symbols below represent the theme of hope for Katniss and her family?
A- Dandelion
B-Mockingjay Pin
C-The soup from Greasy Sae
D-Her flaming costume at the opening ceremony
A-Dandelion
Who gives Katniss the Mockingjay pin?
Madge
"I protect Prim in every way I can, but I'm powerless against the reaping" (Collins, Pg. 15).
What is another way Katniss is powerless against the Capitol?
Katniss is powerless against the Careers and the interviews/events. She is told what to say and does not know what questions she will be asked.
What did Haymitch do on the train that gave Katniss a bad impression of him?
Vomit
Katniss describes a victor named Johanna Mason from District 7. She won a few years back and she describes her as a "sniveling, cowardly fool".
What does sniveling mean?
Crying, shy and timid
What represents Katniss' independence?
Her Bow and Arrow and/or the fire on her costume
Who does Peeta say the Avox is from school? Need first and last name!
Delly Cartwright
"Perhaps it is a sickness, but it's one we can't afford" (Collins, Pg.36)
Who is this quote talking about? What does Katniss mean by "one we can't afford"?
Katniss and Prims mother. They can't afford for her to be mentally unhealthy because they are struggling and Katniss needs her mom to take care of Prim.
What score does Rue get at the training center?
7
Genetically altered animals used as weapons.
Muttations
What chapter from part I discusses the theme of vulnerability and connections? What scene?
Chapter 9- Katniss is asked to share about Prim at the interviews with Caesar.
What district is Rue from and what is their industry?
District 11 and Agriculture
"My father was particularly fond of _______."
Katniss mentions this animal in reference to her and her father hunting. What is it, and what do they do? What two birds are they a mix of?
Mockingjay, they sing back and they are a mix of a mockingbird and jabberjay.
Fox-Faced