Panem & The Capitol
What is the name of the country where the Hunger Games take place?
Panem
What is the name of Katniss's younger sister?
Prim (Primrose Everdeen)
What weapon is Katniss most skilled at using?
A bow and arrow
What word describes a society that appears perfect but is actually deeply flawed or oppressive?
Dystopia
What theme is demonstrated when Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place?
Sacrifice, love, and family loyalty
What is the primary industry of District 12?
Coal mining
Who is Katniss's closest friend and hunting partner before the Games?
Gale Hawthorne
What does Katniss do to provide food for her family before entering the Games?
She hunts and gathers food, often selling or trading it in the Hob
What word means extremely thin or weak because of hunger or illness?
Emaciated
What does the contrast between the Capitol's luxury and District 12's poverty reveal about Panem?
Panem is an unequal society where the Capitol benefits while the districts suffer
What are tesserae, and why do children accept the
Extra food supplies in exchange for additional entries in the reaping
What special skill does Peeta demonstrate during his training session?
Camouflage
What score does Katniss receive from the Gamemakers during her private training session?
11
What word describes something difficult that requires great effort and endurance?
Arduous
Why is Katniss's appearance and behavior during the Capitol interviews important?
Her appearance and behavior help create a public image that attracts sponsors and influences how others perceive her
What event does the Capitol use to remind the districts of its power and punish them for the rebellion?
The reaping and the annual Hunger Games
Who is Katniss's stylist responsible for creating her memorable public image?
Cinna
Why does Katniss decide to shoot an arrow at the Gamemakers during her private training session?
She is frustrated that the Gamemakers are ignoring her and wants to get their attention
What word means an act of pretending or creating a false appearance?
Pretense
How does Peeta's confession of love complicate Katniss's strategy for survival?
It creates a romantic storyline that may attract sponsors but also makes Katniss question Peeta's motives and complicates their relationship
Why does the Capitol allow the districts to remain divided and unequal instead of providing everyone with similar living conditions?
To maintain control through fear, division, and inequality
Why does Peeta say he wants to be more than just a piece in the Capitol's Games?
He wants to maintain his identity and not let the Capitol change who he is
In Chapter 13, what danger does the Capitol create in the arena to force the tributes out of their hiding places?
A massive fire / forest fire
What word means using skill, precision, and quickness to perform an action?
Deftly
How does the fire in Chapter 13 demonstrate that the Hunger Games are not simply a competition between tributes?
The Gamemakers can manipulate the environment and create dangers, meaning the tributes are also fighting against the Capitol's control