Beginning of The Hunger Games
What major plot point shows how much Katniss is willing to sacrifice to protect her family?
Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place in the reaping.
What does Peeta tell Caesar Flickerman during his interview that makes Katniss angry?
Peeta admits he has a crush on Katniss.
Who kills Clove and how?
Thresh kills her by smashing her head with a rock.
Which shows more of Katniss's internal conflict -- the book or the movie?
The book
Which 8th graders were recently elected for ASB president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary?
Vann - President, Abbey - Vice President, Ashlynn - Treasurer, Lyn - Secretary
What's the name of Katniss's hunting partner and bestie?
Gale Hawthorne
Who is the youngest tribute in the Hunger Games, and what district are they from?
Rue, District 11
How does Foxface die?
Eating poisoned berries she stole from Peeta.
In the book, ___ gives Katniss the mockingjay pin. In the movie, it's given by ___.
Madge (the mayor's daughter); Greasy Sae (a merchant at the hob)
Where is Ms. Medlock going for Thanksgiving?
Missouri
How did Katniss's father die?
He died in a coal mine explosion.
Which tribute booby-traps the Careers' food supply with mines?
The boy from District 3
What makes the muttations chasing Cato near the end of the book so horrifying?
They look like the dead tributes, and even have the eyes of the dead tributes.
In the book, District 11 reacted to Rue's death by ___. In the movie, they reacted by ___.
sending Katniss bread; starting a riot/rebelling against the Capitol
Name one activity Ms. Smith is sure to do over Thanksgiving break.
Go to the Safari Park
When Katniss gets on the train to go to the Capitol, why is she shocked?
She is shocked by all the food, hot showers, luxuries, etc.
What is Katniss's biggest problem in the Hunger Games arena at the very beginning?
Finding water/dehydration
After Katniss and Peeta win, Katniss says she is in the most dangerous situation of her entire life. Why is she in danger?
The Capitol is angry that she tricked them and she worries they might hurt her family, Peeta, or Gale in retaliation.
The book ends by Katniss realizing that Peeta ___. The movie ends with ___.
truly loves her; President Snow's negative reaction and Seneca Crane's punishment
Ms. Sveiven will be doing a lot over Thanksgiving break. Name at least one of the things she'll be doing.
Playing volleyball, going to Santa Clarita, doing a LOT of homework.
During the opening ceremonies, why do Katniss and Peeta make such an impression on the crowd?
They look like they are on fire (and Peeta holds her hand so they look united)
What's the first gift that Haymitch sends to Katniss?
Burn cream after the fireballs
What gesture does Peeta make to send Katniss a signal just before Cato dies, and what does it mean?
He draws an X on the back of Cato's to show Katniss where to shoot.
Is the theme topic of government oppression more clear in the book or in the movie?
The movie
Which O'Farrell teacher once saved their dog from a rattlesnake that had gotten inside their house?
Mr. Schmidt