Chapter 1
What is District 12's Main Industry?
Coal Mining
Who volunteers for Prim? Why does this person volunteer?
Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place because she thinks Prim is too sweet to survive the brutality of the games
Why does Katniss refuse to show any emotion?
She does not want to appear weak in front of the cameras
Where did Katniss go to hunt game for meat?
dangerous
Describe how ONE Dystopian feature is presented in the setting of Chapter 1 in 'The Hunger Games'
Pressure to Conform
Urban Setting
Isolation of Characters
Totalitarian Government
Hero Questions Society
Backstory of War
Analyze the following quote: "Oh well, I think. There will be twenty-four of us. Odds are someone else will kill him before I do. Of course, the odds have not been very dependable of late" (33).
Katniss still remembers that she owes her life to Peeta, but she knows that it will seem hypocritical to thank him now. They’ve been set against each other thanks to the setup of the Hunger Games, in which all tributes must be in it for themselves.
What act of kindness does Peeta’s dad show to Katniss? How do you think this man might of influenced his son?
Peeta's father demonstrates kindness by giving Katniss cookies after the reaping, an act which likely influenced Peeta's own capacity for kindness. Such behavior defies social expectations and shows how personal values can impact one's actions towards others.
What happens to convince Haymitch that Peeta and Katniss might be fighters?
Peeta knocks glass out of hay's hand and Katniss stabs the table with a knife
Describe how The Hunger Games began and why it was created
Describe Haymitch as a character. Focus on what makes him complex (his behavior at The Reaping vs. his history with The Hunger Games competition).
What advice does Gale give Katniss about surviving the games?
Gale advises Katniss Everdeen to stay true to herself, be resourceful by using her survival skills, and to form strategic alliances in The Hunger Games.
What deal did Haymitch make with Peeta and Katniss?
They don't interfere with his drinking and he will stay sober enough to help them
Describe how The Reaping is an unfair system
Panem uses a system wherein children can enter their names extra times in exchange for tesserae, vouchers for a year's worth of meager grain and oil. Obviously, this system discriminates against poorer citizens who need the extra resources and hence make themselves more likely tributes.
How does the crowd react to Katniss volunteering as tribute? What does their reaction reveal about their societal expectations
The crowd reacts with a mix of shock, silence, and admiration after Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place as a tribute.
This reaction highlights the respect the citizens give to those who are willing to take on the duty of representing their district in service of the state
What key symbol in Chapter 3 of The Hunger Games represents Katniss's journey and the rebellion against the Capitol?
The mockingjay, a symbol of rebellion and survival, becomes a key emblem of resistance against the Capitol’s control.
Where does Katniss find the plant she was named for and what does it taste like?
The Katniss root grows in the pond and it tastes like a potato
Describe Katniss's flashback in Chapter 1 and what it reveals about her character
Her father taught her hunting and gathering skills before his death in a mine explosion when she was eleven years old, and she uses a bow he made.
Why does seeing the dandelion after her father's death give Katniss hope?
The dandelion gives Katniss hope because it reminds her of her father. It reminded her of the times her and her father went to the woods. She knew how they were going to survive.
If Katniss were to wear the mockingjay pin during a public event in the Capitol, what implications would this have for her character and the rebellion against the Capitol?
It would act as a powerful symbol of defiance and inspire others.
What does Katniss mean when she says: “A Kind Peeta Mellark is far more dangerous to me than an unkind one” ?
Katniss believes that Peeta might be manipulating her with kindness to lure her into something she doesn't want (like death) or it's harder to kill a kind person