The Seam
How does the government keep control of the people in the Seam? (one way)
They use food as a reward and entertainment.
They track them.
They have extremely strict rules about where they can go and what they can do.
What does Katniss wear from her district to remind her of home?
The pin with the bird and ring.
What is the name of the lady from the capitol?
Effie Trinkett
What are the Hunger Games? Definition needed.
A fight to the death, involving two adolescents from each of the Districts.
What is the black market called?
The Hob
What are the police called?
Peacekeepers
How did Katniss get her name?
She's named after an edible root. "Not much to look at, but sustains." Kind of like her!
Which character did Gale poke at, saying that she would never have to go to the Capitol, because of her lack of tesserae?
Madge, mayor's daughter.
Why did the government start providing firewood for the Games?
Because the bloodless deaths of freezing to death was considered "anti-climactic." (not exciting enough)
What is tesserae?
Usually grain and oil that a person can get for contributing their name to the drawing for the Hunger Games.
What are two things that Katniss trades or sells?
Squirrels, strawberries, rabbits, plants, etc.
What evidence do we have that Katniss is self-sacrificing?
She breaks the law to maintain her family.
She takes the tesserae every year which adds her name to the lottery.
Describe how Prim is different than her sister. (two ways)
Looks different - pale, blonde
She is more fragile and not an outdoors type.
She takes care of things, like her dad's mirror, and lovingly cares for her mom.
She's more forgiving.
Who is the only surviving victor of the Hunger Games from District 12?
Haymitch Abernathy
What does it mean to reap?
To get, derive or harvest
What is the history of the mockingjay? How did they come about?
The genetically modified jabberjays mated with mockingbirds.
What is something that reminds Katniss of her father?
The muttation bird mockingjay, singing
Foraging in the woods
Hunting
Mayor
What advice does Gale give Katniss for her best "shot" in the Games? What should she find? (one item)
A knife, and definitely a bow and arrow
What is a racketeer?
Someone who engages in crime for profit.
What is the woman's name that makes questionable soups in the market?
Greasy Sae
What is Katniss' response to Effie complimenting her table manners, during the meal on the train?
She eats the rest of the meal with her hands and wipes her fingers on the tablecloth.
What are two things you know about Peeta Mellark's mother?
She's mean.
She beats Peeta.
She yells a lot.
She's a baker.
She owns a pig.
What does the victor of the Hunger Games win?
A life of ease back home.
Their district gets prizes, mostly food.
What kind of repentance would someone feel for treason?
They might feel guilty that they went against their country.