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The Hunger Games

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  • What are trackerjackers?
    They are mutated wasps that hunt down anyone who disturbs them. Their venom is powerful and can be deadly.
  • Compare the Hunger Games to our reality television today. Are there some similarities? How?
  • Why does Kat want Rue for an ally?
    Rue is clever, she's a survivor, Kat trusts her, and Rue reminds her of Prim.
  • 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.
  • How does Katniss escape the Tributes waiting for her beneath a tree?
    She knock a nest of trackerjackers down on the camp.
  • How does Katniss save Prim from the Reaping?
    She volunteers to take her place
  • What is Kat able to get from Glimmer's body?
    A bow and 12 arrows.
  • What are 'Career Tributes'?
    Career Tributes are kids who have trained all their lives for the Games. They volunteer to participate.
  • How might Katniss' only previous encounter with Peeta affect her during the games?
  • The punishment for eating crops in District 11 is public whipping. Is this fair? Can you think of any punishments in our society that are as harsh?
  • 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.
  • At the end of his pre-game interview, what secret does Peeta reveal?
    He has a crush on Katniss.
  • How are the people of the Capitol different from those who live in the districts?
  • Why do you think Peeta joined the Career Tributes?
  • Is Peeta's crush real, or is it just part of his strategy?
  • 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.
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