Characters & Relationships
Who saves Katniss from Clove during the feast at the Cornucopia?
Thresh
What injury does Katniss sustain during the fire attack?
Burns on her leg and hands.
“I’m not allowed to bet, but if I could, my money would be on you.” Who says this to Katniss?
Cinna.
What does the mockingjay symbolize?
Rebellion and hope.
How does the Capitol manipulate the arena to increase drama and viewership?
By controlling environmental threats like fireballs and muttations, the Capitol creates action and forces confrontations.
How did Katniss end up finding Peeta? Where was he?
Katniss heads toward the stream to find Peeta and discovers a boulder streaked with blood. She calls his name, but only a mockingjay answers. Katniss begins to move on, and then she hears Peeta's voice. It's coming from right underneath her and she can't see him. Then, he opens his eyes. He has camouflaged himself in mud, leaves, and vines.
Why is Rue’s death a turning point for Katniss?
It fuels her anger against the Capitol, inspiring her rebellion and deepening her resolve to survive.
“I want to show them that I'm more than just a piece in their Games.”
Peeta to Katniss.
What is the significance of bread as a recurring symbol?
It represents survival, Peeta’s kindness, and hope.
After taking the bow and arrow from Glimmer, something changes with Katniss. What is this change?
After taking the bow and arrow from Glimmer, Katniss experiences a significant shift in her confidence and sense of agency within the Hunger Games arena, as the weapon gives her a major tactical advantage.
What does Rue teach Katniss to use as a signal?
The mockingjay whistle.
How does Katniss destroy the Careers' food supply?
By shooting arrows to detonate the mines protecting it.
“You know, they're not the only ones who can form alliances.” Who is in this conversation?
Katniss talking to Rue
How does food function as a symbol in the arena?
Food symbolizes power and control, as the Careers hoard supplies while others starve, reflecting the Capitol’s manipulation of resources.
Explain the situation Katniss is faced with after spotting the supplies moved to the center in this pyramid, and Foxface maneuvering around it intentionally.
She decides that the camp is booby-trapped, and soon enough she sees Foxface (Katniss' nickname for the girl tribute from District 5) do a strange, jumping dance in order to steal a few supplies, and then slip off back into the woods. Katniss deduces that some of the disabled land mines from the opening have been dug up.
How does Peeta’s injury impact Katniss’s strategy in the Games?
She is forced to play up the romance to get medicine from sponsors and must protect and care for him, making her more vulnerable.
How does Katniss celebrate Rue's death?
Katniss honored Rue by covering her body with flowers after she was killed in the Hunger Games, singing her a lullaby, and performing the three-finger salute
Who is speaking here? What happens immediately after?
"No Peeta, I don't even want to discuss it," I say, placing my fingers on his lips to quiet him.
"But I-" he insists.
Katniss kisses Peeta
Which theme is highlighted when Peeta says he wants to “die as himself”? (Hint: Not a theme discussed in this class)
Identity and resistance against the Capitol’s manipulation.
Why does Katniss decide to blow up the Careers’ food supply instead of taking it?
She knows they can’t survive without it, leveraging their dependency to weaken them strategically.
How does Katniss's relationship with Rue influence her perception of the other tributes?
She begins to see them as real people with lives and families, deepening her resentment of the Capitol’s manipulation.
What were the 3 different items (sponsorships) sent to Katniss?
1. Burn medicine 2. loaf of district 11 bread, 3. Brot/soup
“I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to stay right here and cause all kinds of trouble.”
Rue’s defiance and bravery, emphasizing her fighting spirit despite her young age.
What is the story Katniss tells Peeta about how she got Prim’s goat, Lady, and why is this story important?
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss tells Peeta a story about how she acquired Prim's goat, Lady, by trading her mother's old locket for the money to buy it from the "Goat Man.". This story is significant because it highlights Katniss's deep love for her younger sister Prim, showcasing her willingness to sacrifice something precious to ensure her well-being, even in the harsh reality of District 12
Why does Katniss hesitate before forming an alliance with Rue?
She fears emotional attachment, knowing alliances are temporary and will end in betrayal or death.