Why is Gale rude to Madge?
He is bitter about the division between the haves and have-nots in their society. He sees her as being one of the "haves" and takes his anger out on her regarding the fact that since her father is mayor, she does not have to sign up for tesserae and doesn't have her name in the bowl as many times as he does.
How is the reaping unfair to the lower-class citizens?
Their name must be enteredinto the drawing several more times because they rely on the Capitols rations of grain and oil.
What happens if you do not show up for the reaping?~
You are imprisoned
Approximately how many people live in district 12?
About 8,000
What was the Treaty of Treason?
A new set of laws that were to "keep the peace" and begin the Hunger Games to remind the district citizens (yearly) that the Dark Days must never be repeated.
Whose name is chosen for the girl tribute first?
Primrose Everdeen
Why don't the people of District 12 clap when Katniss volunteers?
It's their "boldest form of dissent" against the Capitol--to let every viewer and Capitol citizen know that they do not agree with the reaping or Hunger Games.
Why do the citizens make the "old and rarely used" gesture toward Katniss?
It means thanks, admiration, and good-bye to someone you love.
It's often shown at funerals, so they are saying their last goodbye. But it's also a sign of high respect to Katniss.
Describe what life was like for Katniss and her family after her father died.
Katniss had to become the head of the family because her mom slipped into a deep depression and couldn't take care of them. Katniss had to figure out ways to feed the family since her mother didn't work and they almost starved to death.
Why didn't Katniss want Peeta's name called?
Because he's one of the few people in her life that has shown her kindness and she never got to thank him for it.
What is the dandelion a symbol of for Katniss?
survival
Why can't Katniss let herself cry?
There will be cameras and she doesn't want to seem weak to the viewers.
Why does Katniss know she can't win?
The competition will be far beyond her abilities, she feels. SHe knows that other kids have trained their entire lives for this and are twice the size of her.
How does Katniss normally travel?
By foot.
Who is Johanna Mason? What was her strategy in the Games?
Johanna Mason was a previous district 7 tribute that appeared weak and helpless until few tributes were left and then she killed them all to win.
Who does the mockingjay pin remind Katniss of and why?
The mockingjay pin reminds Katniss of her father because of how he used to sing to the mockingjays in the woods.
Why is the mentor important during the games? What is his job?
The mentor is the tribute's "lifeline to the world" during the Games. His/her job is to advise, line up sponsors, and dictate the presentation of gifts during the games.
Why would Peeta's kindness be dangerous to Katniss?
Peeta's kindness to Katniss could cause Katniss to have a hard time killing Peeta in the Games.
Why are sponsors going to be important in the Games?
They provide gifts to the tributes.
What is Katniss's new nickname (or slogan) that Cinna comes up with?
"Katniss, the girl who was on fire"
Why are the two District 12 tributes presented as a team? What advantage might this give them?
It makes them both seem more human to the Capitol citizens--wins them over. The more attached they are to them, the less they will want to see them die and this will help them to gain more sponsors.
The novel, The Hunger Games, is set hunderds of years in the ________________.
future
The Hunger Games takes place on what continent that we know today?
North America
How many districts make up Panem?
12 now, used to be 13
Where is the Capitol located?
Near the Rocky Mountains
What is the name of the neighborhood that Katniss lives in?
The Seam
District 12 is located where?
In the Appalachian Mountains
The place where Katniss and Gale sell and trade their game is called the ______.
Hob
The author of The Hunger Games is _______.
Suzanne Collins
Who volunteers for Primrose?
Katniss
Who is selected as the boy tribute for District 12?
Peeta Mellarch
Why did Katniss have to become the head of her family after her father died?
Katniss had to become the head of her family after her father died because her mother went into a deep depression.
How was Katniss's life saved when she was 11 years old by Peeta Mellarch?
Peeta Mellarch saved Katniss's life by burning bread on purpose and taking it outside to her.
Why does Katniss go to the woods?
to hunt
Who comes to say goodbye to Katniss?
Mrs. Everdeen, Prim, Gale, Madge, Peeta's father (the baker).
What gifts did Katniss receive from Madge and Mr.
Mellarch?
A mockingjay pin from Madge and cookies from Mr. Mellarch.
What did Katniss do with the cookies Peeta's father gave her?
Katniss threw the cookies out of the train window.
Why do Katniss and Peeta get upset with Haymitch?
Katniss and Peeta get upset with Haymitch because he is their mentor and isn't going to be of much help to them if he stays drunk.
What advice does Haymitch give Peeta and Katniss about their stylists?
No matter how much they dilike what the stylists are going to do to them, don't resist.
How does Peeta act when they arrive at the Capitol?
He waves and smiles at the crowd.
What does Katniss believe to be Peeta's strategy?
She thinks he is trying to win over the crowd with a nice-guy routine.
Whaere are Katniss and Peeta takesn when they arrive in the Capitol?
The Remake Center
What does the prep team do to Katniss before she meets her stylist?
The prep team scrubs Katniss' body with "gritty foam," give her a manicure, and remove most of her body hair by using wax.
How does the Capitol crowd react to the District 12 tributes in the Opening Ceremonies?
The crowd loves Katniss and Peeta so much that they shower them with flowers and shout their names cheering.
What did Katniss and Gale do while in the Opening Ceremonies to show they are united?
Katniss and Gale held hands.
What form of transportation did Katniss and Peeta take to the Capitol?
A high-speed Capitol model train (that travels and average of 250 mph).
