Power Plays in the Games
What new rule do the Gamemakers propose at the end of Chapter 18? Why do you think this was done?
Two tributes from the same district can win if they are the last two.
For Peeta and Katniss, this caters to their star-crossed lovers narrative.
What theme is shown when Katniss honors Rue after her death?
- Respect for human life
- Quiet rebellion
What is Rue’s district, and how does it influence her skills?
District 11; she’s skilled in agriculture, climbing, and identifying plants which is beneficial to the games because she can survive off of her knowledge.
Why is the forest an important setting for Katniss in the Games
It gives her an advantage because of her hunting and survival skills, coming from illegally crossing the fence daily, back in District 12
What District is the boy who was guarding the Career supplies from?
District 3 - Electronics and Technology
How does Katniss destroy the Careers' food supply?
- Uses her bow and arrow
- Shoots the apple bag
- Apples trigger the landmines
How does the theme of trust develop through Katniss and Rue’s alliance?
- Katniss doesn't isolate herself anymore
- They rely on each other, share resources, and create a plan to outsmart the Careers
How do Rue’s skills in climbing and singing show a deeper intelligence and strategy in her character?
She uses her environment cleverly, communicates through songs, and knows how to survive without confrontation or abundance.
How does the MOCKINGJAY SONG function as a symbol
It represents resistance, communication for safety, and shared humanity
What District is Glimmer from?
District 1 - Luxury Goods
Peeta begins the games working with the careers, but now we know he is no longer a part of their alliance. Name one way Peeta mislead the Careers during his time with them?
When Katniss is hallucinating due to the Tracker Jackers, he tells her to run before the careers see her.
What theme falls under Peeta's desire to “die as himself” in the games?
The importance of identity and staying true to oneself.
What does Peeta’s decision to lead the Careers away from Katniss show about him?
He’s willing to sacrifice himself and is loyal to Katniss.
What does the Capitol's use of the arena as a controlled environment symbolize?
What District is Cato from
District 2 - Military Training & Peacekeeping
What tactic does Rue use to distract the Careers? Does this work?
- She lights fires away from their camp.
- She lights 2 out of the 3, but gets caught in a trap set by another tribute
- It was a success for destroying the food supply, but a failure for her own good
How do the Capitol’s rule changes during the Games illustrate the theme of control through chaos?
They manipulate the tributes' behavior by shifting the rules mid-game
How does Foxface’s strategy differ from other tributes?
She avoids confrontation and uses stealth and cleverness to survive
Why is the Careers’ food pile placed in the middle of the field?
It symbolizes privilege and control, which Katniss disrupts
What District is Marvel from?
District 1 - Luxury Goods
How does the Capitol’s manipulation of the arena conditions show their control over life and death?
- Fire balls and burning forest
- Tracker Jackers
- A feast
- 2 tributes living from the same district
Rue and Katniss come from different districts, but have a genuine connection beyond their alliance, opposite of the Capitols intentions. What central theme is this?
Unity and human connection, rising above the Capitol's desire for segregation
What do we learn about Katniss from how she treats Rue? Explain what she does to her after her death?
- She values dignity, mourns loss deeply, and resists the Capitol’s cruelty
- Holds her and sings her a lullaby
- Covers her body in flowers
- Puts her fingers to her lips and holds them out in a gesture of respect used in District 12
What does the bread that Katniss receives from District 11 represent?
- District 11 people, who don't have enough to eat, pooled their money to give her this, and she thanks them aloud
- It represents gratitude, solidarity, and rebellion
What District is Foxface from?
District 5 - Power and Electricity