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How does Katniss save Prim from the Reaping?
She volunteers to take her place
What is a mockingjay?
A mockingjay is a bird that can mock human melodies. They are the result of Capitol-created jabberjays mating with mockingbirds.
What role does Haymitch play in the Games?
Haymitch is Kat and Peeta's mentor. He must advise them during training, and will manage their sponsorship during the Games.
What are 'Career Tributes'?
Career Tributes are kids who have trained all their lives for the Games. They volunteer to participate.
At the end of his pre-game interview, what secret does Peeta reveal?
He has a crush on Katniss.
What is injected under the Tributes' skins before the Games?
A tracking device, so the Gamemakers can trace their location and monitor them in the arena.
What is the 'Cornucopia'?
The Cornucopia is a giant golden horn in the middle of the arena, surrounded with useful items.
What does Kat take from the Cornucopia?
She takes a sheet of plastic and a backpack, and also a knife that is thrown at her.
What are trackerjackers?
They are mutated wasps that hunt down anyone who disturbs them. Their venom is powerful and can be deadly.
How does Katniss escape the Tributes waiting for her beneath a tree?
She knock a nest of trackerjackers down on the camp.
What is Kat able to get from Glimmer's body?
A bow and 12 arrows.
Why does Kat want Rue for an ally?
Rue is clever, she's a survivor, Kat trusts her, and Rue reminds her of Prim.
How are the people of the Capitol different from those who live in the districts?
Is Peeta's crush real, or is it just part of his strategy?
Why do you think Peeta joined the Career Tributes?
Compare the Hunger Games to our reality television today. Are there some similarities? How?
