HG 1
Sponsors send the tributes ____________ items like food and weapons to help them when they're in the arena. (vocab word)
tangible
The Capitol is full of ______________ with beautiful buildings as far as the eye can see. (vocab word)
Haymitch instructed Katniss and Peeta to appear _______________ throughout training. (vocab word)
amiable
Many citizens of District 12 are lacking ______________ because they can't afford food. (vocab word)
sustenance
Katniss's attitude is ________ because she's struggled for so long and has a hard time trusting people. (vocab word)
surly
Who is our protagonist and who is the only person they truly love?
Katniss, Prim
Who is the protagonist's hunting partner? What did he teach her how to do?
Gale, make effective traps and snares
What is the name of the civilization in the story? What is the main city called?
Panem, the Capitol
When telling Haymitch about their strengths, Peeta says __________________ things about himself because he does not believe in himself. (vocab word)
self-deprecating
Gale is Katniss's __________________ who she can tell all of her secrets to. (vocab word)
confidante
The beginning of the book opens on the day of the _________. What is the purpose of this day?
Reaping, to choose the tributes to go to the Hunger Games.
Why does Katniss hunt in the woods even though it's not allowed?
To provide for her family because they can't afford to buy a lot in the district.
How many entries did Prim have in the reaping?
1
Why does Katniss avoid crying in front of people at all costs?
She doesn't want to appear weak.
Who are the 3 main people helping Katniss get ready for the Hunger Games?
Effie, Haymitch, and Cinna
Who gives Katniss a Mockingjay pin before she leaves?
Madge, the mayor's daughter
What is Katniss's mom's job?
A healer, she used to work in an apothecary.
Why does Katniss believe that "a kind Peeta Mellark is far more dangerous me than an unkind one?"
She knows it will be harder to kill him if she believes he is a kind person
What is an Avox?
Someone who has committed a crime and had his/her tongue cut so he/she can't speak
Why is Katniss drawn to Rue in the Hunger Games?
Rue reminds Katniss of her little sister
What do the winners of the Hunger Games "win"?
They are given a life of luxury back in their district
What can we infer about why Haymitch drinks so much? Think about what his job is and what's he's done in the past.
He is emotionally distraught from having murdered 23 fellow contestants in his Hunger Games, he's in charge of training the new contestants and they've all been killed so far and he drinks to avoid thinking about it
What is the symbolic significance of the dandelion? When did she see one?
Hope, she saw one after Peeta gave her the bread and knew she could feed her family with them.
What type of society is depicted in the story? What does it mean?
A dystopian society, where the government is all controlling and everyone is afraid of their ultimate power and surveillance.
Who are "The Careers" in the Hunger Games?
They are kids from wealthier districts who've been trained their whole lives for this contest