Hunger Games Chapters 19 and 20 Comprehension Questions Quiz 1/13

Why is the day Katniss got the goat for Prim a happy memory?

Because it gave the one person she loves more than anything in the world a lasting joy that can never be replaced.

Why do you think the sponsors didn´t just send medicine for Peeta?

Because they are trying to incite a fight at the feast which will lead to at least one more death (hopefully) and some action to satisfy their audiences.

What is the relationship between Katniss kissing Peeta and the silver parachute?

It is like Haymitch is sending her a message- the more affectionate you are the more I can get you from the sponsors. He is telling her to play on the "star-crossed lovers" angle, that he can get them more if they play to the audience.

Why is it surprising that Katniss is squeamish about Peetaś wounds and caring for him?

It is surprising because she is a hunter and kills and cleans her own game, which involves skinning animals and cleaning them, something that is not for the faint of heart.

How does Katniss make sure she´s able to go to the feast?

Katniss drugs Peeta. She gives him the sleep syrup that Haymitch has sent her in his soup to knock him out so she can leave.

What does Katniss expect to find at the feast?

Katniss expects to find the medicine necessary to heal the blood poisoning that is going to set in with Peeta's wound.

Where does Katniss find Peeta ?How does Peeta avoid being found by the other tributes?

Katniss finds Peeta camouflaged into a river bed, covered with mud and leaves so well that she almost steps on him before she finds him.

What is Katnissś motivation to find Peeta and keep him alive?

Katniss's motivation for finding Peeta and keeping him alive is the change in the rules of the Game, that more than one tribute from the same District can win the games. She knows that if she doesn't find him and do everything in her power to keep him alive if she wins the Games she will be made a pariah in 12 when she returns home.

What is Peetaś condition when Katniss finds him?

Peeta is close to death; his wound is quite deep and he has lost a significant amount of blood. There is little that Katniss can do, and she is very squeamish about treating his wounds.

What will happen if Peeta doesn´t get medicine?

Peeta will die of blood poisoning if they don't get the medicine from the feast.