The Hunger Games- Questions Flashcards
Describe the narrator. What is her family situation?
Katniss Everdeen
Lives with her mother and sister, Primrose
She lives in the poorest part of the poorest district
She has shut herself off
Describe District 12 and the Seam
District 12 is very poor and filled with miners. There is a field beyond the Seam and houses on the edges.
There is a fence on the border
Beyond the fence is a wood
What happened to Katniss’s father?
He was killed in an explosion in the mines where he worked
Why don’t most people have weapons like Katniss’s bow?
They cannot afford them and are unable to make any themselves
Who is Gale?
He is Katniss’s friend and hunting partner, whom she meets in the woods
What is the Hob?
The Hob is the market place for illicit goods
How does the reaping system work?
Once a person turns 12, their name is entered into the reaping once
When they turn 13, twice and son on until they turn 18
If you apply for tesserae when you are 12, your name is put in once more for every member who you provide for
When you turn 13, twice plus double your family members, and so on until 18
Is the reaping system fair?
No. It makes the poor people more vulnerable
What is tesserae?
It is a system whereby a family gets a year’s supply of meagre grain and oil if a child/teen’s name is entered into the reaping pool more than standard
What are the Hunger Games?
An reality TV show where a boy and a girl are chosen from each District to be put into an arena together and fight to the death
What is the protocol for volunteering in District 12?
Anyone is able to volunteer on behalf of a tribute selected in the reaping
What does silence at the reaping mean?
It is solidarity for any young tribute
What is the salute?
The three middle fingers of the left hand are held to the mouth and held out in the direction of a person
What does the salute mean?
It shows support for Katniss, and tells her that she is loved by her District
Who is the male tribute and how does Katniss know him? What is ironic about his selection?
Peeta Mellark. He saved Katniss from starvation in the past when he purposefully burnt some bread so as to give it to her. Peeta saved her life, and now they would be forced to kill one another
What is Katniss’s mother’s mental state? How has it affected Katniss?
She became sullen and depressed after her husband’s death. As a result she stopped providing for her family. Katniss had to take over and grow up very quickly to feed herself and Prim
What was the significance of the dandelion?
The dandelion signified promise, hope and the future
What happens after the anthem?
The tributes are taken into custody
What instructions does Katniss give her family?
She tells her mother to stay focused
She tells Prim to make use of her goat
She tells Prim not to take out any tesserae
What kind of competitiors will Katniss face?
She will face Careers who are trained to fight
Children as young as Prim
Teens like herself
Gale states that the Hunger Games is “just hunting”. What does he mean and does Katniss agree?
He means that she is capable of fighting and can hunt well
He is suggesting that she treat the tributes as the prey that she hunts
She doesn’t agree with him as she is aware that it is a human life she would be taking, and not an animal
Why is Katniss so concerned about her appearance, first on the stage and then in front of the reporters?
She does not want to appear weak
Where is the Capitol located?
Where the Rockies used to be
Where is District 12 located?
Where Appalachia used to be
What is a mockingjay bird? What does it represent and why does it remind Katniss of her father?
A Mockingjay bird is a mutation that is derivative of a jabber jay crossed with a mockingbird. They are a symbol of the rebellion. They can replicate sounds or tunes that they hear. They used to copy the voice of her father
What is Effie’s reaction to Peeta and Katniss’s table manners?
She is pleasantly surprised by their manners
How are District 12’s action described by the TV commentators?
They are baffled by the strange actions. They say that District 12 is the “backwards” District
What role will Haymitch play at THG?
He will rally sponsors for the tributes and act as a mentor and consultant in preparation
Why does Katniss perceive Peeta’s kindness as a threat?
People who are kind have an effect on Katniss that could make her weak
Why did Katniss put up a “wall” between herself and her mother?
Because she was resentful of her mother who was unable to care for herself and Prim
Why does Katniss detest Haymitch?
He was unable to get the previous tributes sponsors
What deal does Haymitch make with the Tributes?
He will remain sober and help them
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They do not interfere with his drinking and do as he says
What are Haymitch’s first words of advice?
Stay alive
How does Kat is describe the Capitol accent? How is that compared to our reality?
High pitched
Mouthed barely open as they speak
They present every sentence as if it was a question
It seems very similar to an American accent
What happened to Katniss at the Remake Center? Why is the statement made by Flavius ironic?
She had a makeover
She is made to resemble the standards of the Capitol. Flavius says, “You almost look like a human being now!” Katniss was more like a human being before the makeover, since now she has been altered and changed. Flavius thinks that the modified appearances in the Capitol are what humans should look like.
Why do newcomers like Cinna usually get assigned to District 12?
They are considered the failing District. They are unimportant, and so are given to stylists before they make a name for themselves
Compare and contrast the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of Katniss in District 12 with that of the people in the Capitol
Katniss had to source her own food and relied entirely on herself for sustenance. The Capitol people have their food prepared and delivered to them
Describe the traditional District 12 costumes and how this year is different?
They are usually bland and boring outfits that line up with the coal mining industry
This year, Cinna focused more on the use of coal, so made the costumes original and colourful
How does the crowd react to the Tributes?
They are taken in by the t
tributes
They support them immediately, just based on their looks
Describe the interaction between Peeta and Katniss.
They are supportive of each other and hold hands, as if they are partners.
Why is Effie Trinket still with Peeta and Katniss?
She is still their representative
How does Katniss fells about Effie’s description about the “barbarism of your district”?
She feels it is an ironic comment because the Capitol exhibits more barbaric qualities, since it watches the Tributes die
Describe Katniss’s quarters
They are luxurious, large and have many gadgets
What is an Avox? What penalty is levied on them?
An Avox is a traitor who loses his/her tongue as punishment for betraying the Capitol. They are forced to serve the people of the Capitol
How does Haymitch feel about Katniss and Peeta holding hands?
He likes it, since it hints at rebellion
How is Katniss in Peeta’s debt again?
He covered for her at the table
How does Katniss know the Avox girl? How does her capture reflect THG?
She witnessed the girl being captured by the Capitol and taken away. It is much the same, since it is barbaric, inhumane and violent. Both are used for the furtherment of the Capitol and exerting their power over the Districts
What does Katniss think of the “twins” act?
She thinks it will have consequences and will not end well for them
Why would meeting the other tributes make Katniss sick to her stomach?
She does not want to meet her potential murderers or victims
