Characters
Who volunteers as tribute for the Hunger Games?
Who is Katniss Everdeen
This is the name of the event where tributes are put into an arena to fight to the death.
What is... the hunger games.
What is the dystopian world called where the story takes place?
What is... Panem.
What is tesserae?
What is... a cruel rationing system where children aged 12–18 in Panem’s districts can exchange additional entries of their name in the reaping lottery for a meager, yearly supply of grain and oil for one person.
Why does Haymitch initially seem like an unreliable mentor?
What is... he is always drunk.
What is Katniss's sister's name?
This annual event selects one male and one female tribute from each district.
What is... the Reaping.
What is District 12 primarily known for?
What is... a coal-mining district that is incredibly poor.
What is the Seam?
What is... the poorest neighborhood in District 12 where Katniss lives.
What is the most notable feature of Katniss’s costume in the opening ceremonies?
What is... it is a synthetic suit that appears to be on fire.
Who is the boy tribute from District 12?
This is the total number of tributes participating in the Games.
What is... 24.
Where does the actual Hunger Games take place?
What is an Avox?
What is... a person who has been punished for treason by having their tongue cut out.
This character says, "Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor."
Who is... Effie Trinket
Who is District 12's mentor?
Who is Haymitch Abernathy
What is Katniss's primary motivation for volunteering at the reaping?
What is... to protect her sister, Prim.
This location is known as the public square where the Reaping takes place.
What is... the Square.
What is the definition of sustenance?
What is... the essential nutrients needed to survive.
Why is Katniss the primary provider for her family?
What is... her father died in a mining accident, and her mother fell into a deep depression.
What is Katniss's relationship with Gale?
What is... they are close friends and hunting partners who share a deep trust.
This symbol becomes a significant token of hope and rebellion given to Katniss before she leaves for the Capitol.
What is... the Mockingjay pin.
This luxurious city hosts the tributes before the Games begin.
What is... the Capitol.
What is the "Remake Center"?
What is... the place where tributes are scrubbed, waxed, and polished so that you look pretty.
Explain the symbolism of "Girl on Fire" costume.
What is... District 12 is known for coal-mining, so having fire shows the burning of coal, but it also represents Katniss's fiery spirit.