Characters
How Does Katniss respond when Peeta delcares his love during his public interview with Ceasar?
She is angry/embarrassed
What announcement is made at the end of Part 2?
There may be two victors from the same district.
How does Katniss’s decision to smash Peeta into the wall and then apologize reveal a dystopian survival strategy?
This shows her strategy for survival is to work alone and trust no one, but it changes to understanding the need for public approval
Why does Cinna give Katniss a mockingjay pin?
It is symbolic of Katniss's home, but also of rebellion
What is Prim's cat's name?
Buttercup
Why does Haymitch see Peeta's declaration of love as a good thing?
He thinks it makes Katniss look desireable and charismatic
What does Cinna give Katniss before she enters the arena?
How does the tracker jacker nest episode function thematically in the novel?
Shows how the Capitol utilizes science and engineering to harm and terrorize tributes/citizens
Why is Katniss called "The Girl on Fire"?
She represents hope, rebellion, and determination
What is the Capitol's talk show host's name? (they interviewed the tributes before the Games)
Ceasar Flickerman
He sides with the careers and pretends to hunt down Katniss
What district is the tribute Katniss shoots an arrow through from?
District 1
What does the Cornucopia and the way the tributes react to it reveal about the Capitol?
The Capitol is only tempting tributes with supplies, they really just want to see a bloodbath/fight over the supplies
What symbol does Katniss raise in the air after Rue's death and what does it mean?
The three finger salute, symbolizes respect/goodbye
What district is Thresh from?
District 11 (same as Rue)
How is Katniss's behavior towards Rue different from other people? Bonus 100 points if you know the other person Katniss is like this with.
We see a softer side of Katniss/she more sisterly/caring
She's only like this with Prim, her younger sister
What event makes Katniss consider Peeta as a potential ally?
He saves her from the tracker jackers/the career tributes
Peeta says “Star-crossed lovers. Haymitch is right, they eat that stuff up in the Capitol.” What does this show about the way the Capitol uses tributes?
Uses them for entertainment
The Capitol's power to weaponize fear
What is the first line of the song Katniss sings to Rue?
"Deep in the meadow..."
How is Rue's public image different from her true self?
Rue is much more sneaky and clever than people thought; she's not just a sweet girl who never stood a chance
Why does Katniss believe Haymitch might withhold sponsor gifts?
She thinks Haymitch is mad that she defied him by going after a supplies in the cornucopia
How does Katniss rebel against the Capitol after Rue's death?
She has a funeral (sort of) for Rue and decorates her body with flowers
What does Haymitch's alcohol symbolize?
The trauma victors endure after The Hunger Games
How Many times is Gale's name entered into the Reaping?
42