Chapters 1-2
Who is Katniss's trusted friend and hunting partner?
Gale
What promise does Katniss make to her mother?
She promises not to let her family starve.
How does Katniss react to seeing herself cleaned and styled for the first time?
She’s shocked by her transformation and feels exposed.
How does Katniss prepare for her private training session?
Practing her bow and arrow.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel.
Who is Katniss's sister?
Primrose (Prim) Everdeen
Who is Katniss's mentor?
Haymitch
What do we learn about Capitol fashion and culture through the prep team?
They are obsessed with fashion and modern trends.
What does Katniss observe in the other tributes?
Some are strong and others are weak.
What has a head and a tail but no body?
A coin.
What is the difference between District 12 and the Capitol?
District 12 is poor and the Capitol is rich.
What gifts does Katniss receive from her friends and mentors?
She receives gifts like food, advice, and the Mockingjay pin from Madge.
Who is Cinna?
One of the stylists.
Why does Katniss shoot an arrow at the Gamemakers’ table?
She is frustrated that they are not paying attention to her.
What do you place on the table and cut but never eat?
A deck of cards.
Why does Katniss worry about Peeta's kindness?
It will make it harder to defeat him if needed.
What does Katniss think of Haymitch when she meets him?
He is a lazy drunk.
How is Cinna different from the other stylists?
Cinna is calm, respectful, and seems to genuinely care about Katniss.
How does Peeta help Katniss when she feels guilty?
Peeta reassures her everything is okay.
The person who buys me cannot use it, and the person who uses me cannot buy me or see me. What am I?
A coffin.
Whose name is drawn for District 12?
Prim
What differences are shown between life in District 12 and life on the train?
The train is fancy and luxurious while the district is very poor.
How do the costumes change the audience’s perception of Katniss & Peeta?
The audience sees them as a team and not just victims.
What is Peeta’s surprising request at the end of chapter 8?
He requests to train on his own and in private.
Trees are my home, but I never go inside. When I fall off a tree, I am dead. What am I?
A leaf.
What does Katniss do when Prim is chosen?
She volunteers as tribute.
How does Peeta’s kindness on the train confuse Katniss?
She doesn't know whether he is truly nice or is just acting to get on the good side of others?
How do Peeta and Katniss work together during the parade?
Their teamwork during the parade wins the crowd’s admiration.
How does Katniss feel about Peeta wanting to train on his own?
She feels he is trying to train privately to improve his chances of winning.
What is full of holes but holds water?
A sponge.
What does Katniss think when she sees that Peeta is chosen?
She remembers him giving her and her family bread to save them from starving.
What does Katniss do with the cookies given to her?
She tosses them out the train window because she doesn't know if she can trust him.
How does Cinna become an important ally for Katniss?
Cinna supports Katniss emotionally and helps her be a better person.
What is Katniss's high score and how does everybody react?
She scores an 11 which is rare and everybody is shocked and surprised.
What can you find in a minute or an hour but never in a day or a month?
The letter 'U'.
Why won't Katniss run away with Gale?
She feels she needs to protect her family.
Why is the Mockingjay pin important?
It is a symbol of hope and Katniss's reminder of her home.
What is an Avox?
An Avox is a punished traitor whose tongue is cut out for rebelling.
Why does Haymitch say that the score will attract sponsors?
Sponsors will now see her as skilled and exciting, increasing her odds of support.
Which room has no windows or doors?
A mushroom.
How does Effie Trinket’s behavior contrast with that of the people of District 12?
Effie is cheerful and detached, showing the Capitol’s ignorance of the districts’ suffering.
How does Katniss feel as she heads to the capitol?
She feels alone and scared.
What are Haymitch's advicel for Katniss & Peeta?
Haymitch explains that presentation and likability are key to survival.
What is her biggest fear as Katniss waits for her score?
She worries the Gamemakers will assign her a low score or mark her as a threat.
During which month do people sleep the least?
February
How old is Katniss in the book?
16
In your own words, what is the difference between Peeta and Katniss character traits?`
Kantiss is cautious and defensive. Peeta is open to change and compassionate towards others.
What chsanges by the end of chapter 6 between Peeta & Katniss?
She begins to believe that he is truly a nice person.
How does Katniss react after shooting the arrow at the Gamemakers?
She regrets her outburst and fears punishment.
Kate’s mother had four daughters: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and _____. What was the name of the fourth daughter?
Kate