District 11 Flashcards
During the Victory Tour, why was an old man shot in the head after Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the victors of the 74th annual Hunger Games finished their speech about Rue and Thresh?
He was shot for whistling Katniss and Rue’s 4-note mockingjay tune, which ment safety in the arena.
How did Rue and Katniss bond during the Hunger Games?
They were allies. Rue decided to trust Katniss because of her mockingjay pin. Rue reminded Katniss of her little sister, Primrose. The only difference was Rue’s dark skin and her fleeing ability during the Hunger Games.
What is District 11’s main industry?
District 11 specializes in agriculture, growing wheat and managing orchards.
What four tributes are the only known tributes in the Hunger Games from District 11?
Their names are Chaff, Seeder, Rue and Thesh.
According to Suzanne Collins, where in North America is District 11 located?
District 11 is near Atlanta, Georgia. It appears to be south of District 12, because it’s weather is comfortably warm while snow was falling in 12. This warm weather would lengthen District 11’s growing season and provite an ideal climate for growing food.
Describe District’s 11 government and security:
District 11 is known to be harsh and cruel. After witnessing an old man being shot for whistling Katniss and Rue’s 4-note mockingjay song, Katniss and Peeta heard two more shots afterwards. Rue mentioned that a boy named Martin was once killed for trying to keep a pair of night vision googles in order to play with them, even though he was harmless and acted like “a three-years old”. If any worker stole crops, they were publicly whipped.
Describe District 11’s inhabitants:
They are often described to have dark skin and brown eyes.
What two tributes that competed in the 74th annual Hunger Games were from District 11?
Their name was Rue and Thresh. Rue was twelve years old and died by getting a spear through her stomach that was thrown by the District 1 male. Thresh was presumed to be killed by the District 2 male after he killed his partner. Thresh was eighteen years old when he died.
