District 12 Life
What district does Katniss live in?
District 12
What event chooses tributes for the Hunger Games?
The Reaping
Who is Katniss’s best friend and hunting partner?
Gale Hawthorne
Who is the escort for District 12?
Effie Trinket
What does the Mockingjay pin represent?
Hope and rebellion
What is the area outside the fence where Katniss hunts called?
The woods (or “the Seam” area beyond the fence)
What does the crowd do after Katniss volunteers that shows their support?
They give her a silent salute (three-finger gesture)
What promise does Katniss make to Prim before leaving for the Games?
That she will try to win and come back home
How does Haymitch try to prepare them during the train ride?
He tells them to stay alive and not show weakness
What theme is shown when Katniss volunteers for Prim?
Sacrifice and love for family
What is the name of Katniss’s little sister?
Prim (Primrose Everdeen)
How old was Prim when her name was chosen?
12 years old
What does Katniss remember about Peeta from when they were younger?
He gave her burned bread when she was starving
Who is the mentor for Katniss and Peeta?
Haymitch Abernathy
What type of bird is a Mockingjay a mix of?
A mockingbird and a jabberjay
What illegal activity does Katniss do to help feed her family?
Hunting in the woods
Who volunteers to take Prim’s place?
Katniss Everdeen
What is the name of Katniss and Prim’s mother?
Mrs. Everdeen
What does Katniss think about the Capitol’s people when she first meets them?
They are strange, colorful, and overly made-up
What does fire symbolize for Katniss early in the story?
Strength and survival
Who usually gives Katniss bread when she’s starving?
Peeta Mellark
Who is chosen as the male tribute from District 12?
Peeta Mellark
How does Katniss feel about her mother after her father’s death?
Angry and distant because her mother shut down emotionally
What do Katniss and Peeta wear in their opening ceremony that impresses the crowd?
Outfits that appear to be on fire (“the Girl on Fire”)
What does Katniss’s name symbolize?
A plant that represents survival and healing