The Hunger Games Part 1 Questions

Who is Effie Trinket? What does she show about the Capitol?

Effie is District 12's escort for the tributes in the Hunger Games

Why does Haymitch think it was a good idea for Katniss and Peeta to hold hands during the opening ceremonies?

It shows a sense of rebellion

What does Katniss think of her prep team and why?

It's hard to hate them because they are so weird

Describe the relationship between Katniss and her mother. What caused this strain?

Katniss is distanced from her mother and doesn't completely trust her This was caused by her father's death, when her mother began to shut everyone out

Who are the members of the Everdeen family?

Katniss, Prim, and her mom

What will be Katniss and Peeta's greatest skills in the arena?

Katniss: Archery Peeta: Hand-to-hand (strength)

Who surprises Katniss at dinner?

An Avox she recognizes but can't place where from An *Avox* is someone who has committed a crime

What skill does Katniss show the Gamemakers during her private session?

Archery

Who is the interview host, and what does he represent about the Capitol?

Caesar Flickerman

What station particularly interests Peeta, and how might this help him in the future?

Hand-to-hand combat

Why does Katniss's family no longer include her father?

He died in a mining explosion when Katniss was 11

What kind of costume does Cinna give Katniss, and how is it different from the past District 12 costumes?

He gives her a costume that he plans to light on fire before she and Peeta go The usual costumes focus on the *mining*, while this costume focuses on the *coal* and what they do with it

What does Haymitch realize about Katniss and Peeta as they have breakfast together?

He has a pair of fighters this year

Who is Gale?

He is Katniss's hunting partner

Who is Cinna, and how is he different from the other Capitol people?

He is Katniss's stylist He is the only one who doesn't appear to have dyed skin or any self-alteration (just his gold eyeliner)

Who is Haymitch Abernathy?

He is the trainer of the male tributes

What does Caesar Flickerman do for the tributes during their interviews?

He tries to help the tributes in their interviews

What is the point of the Hunger Games?

It is a yearly reminder that the Dark Days must never be repeated

What is the purpose of the Capitol's Remake Center?

It is to make her presentable before the opening ceremonies

What is the significance of Madge's mockingjay pin for Katniss?

It reminds her of her dad When he was out hunting he would sing to the mockingjays and listen to them respond

Where do Katniss and her family live?

Panem (District 12)

Describe how Panem Developed.

Panem was developed after many disasters in North America There were disasters, droughts, fires, floods, wars and many more Panem later developed with the shining Capitol and the 13 Districts around it

Who is chosen as the boy tribute for District 12?

Peeta Mellark

What does Peeta decide to do with Haymitch, and why does this worry Katniss?

Peeta decides to clean him up and sends Katniss to her room She is worried because she fears he might work his way into her and she will let her guard down

What happens between Katniss and Peeta in this chapter, and what are Katniss's thoughts about it?

Peeta shows affection for Katniss and she thinks it is to make her an easy target In response to her thoughts, she kisses him

What surprise news does Katniss receive at the end of the chapter?

Peeta wants to work separately

What is said at dinner that makes Katniss feel better about what she did in her private session?

Peeta was also ignored and got annoyed by the Gamemakers

Who comes to visit Katniss after her family leaves and why?

Peeta's father He wants to let her know he will be watching Prim

Who is the first person selected as tribute from District 12?

Primrose Everdeen

Which tribute starts shadowing Katniss and Peeta during training?

The 12-year-old, Rue

What surprise does Katniss get during Peeta's interview?

She discovers that Peeta likes her

How does Katniss feel about being friends with Peeta?

She doesn't want to appear friends with him

How does Katniss feel about what she's done to the Gamemakers and why?

She feels that she had ruined her chances with the Gamemakers She feels that she gave the impression that she tried to kill them

What are Effie Trinket's feelings about Katniss and Peeta, and what shows this?

She is annoyed by them They laugh about Haymitch and she has to remind them that he is their lifeline to the world and he dictates when things come to them (he could factor their life or death)

What new luxuries are given to Katniss on the tribute train and why?

She is given her own chamber with a bedroom, dressing area, and a private bathroom with both hot and cold running water She can do and wear whatever she wants

Why does Katniss find it ironic when Effie refers to District 12 as barbaric?

She is helping Katniss and Peeta prepare for slaughter

Where is Katniss taken after the reaping is over and why?

She is taken to a private room to say goodbye to her family

Who is Madge, and what does she represent in District 12?

She is the Mayor's daughter She is a symbol of the wealthier citizens of District 12, who can afford what they need

What role does Katniss play in her family, and what does she do to perform this role?

She is the family provider She hunts and gathers berries in the woods and she trades at the Hob

What kind of things does Katniss learn from Effie in her presentation session?

She learns walking in heels, posture, eye contact, hand gestures, and smiling.

What score does Katniss earn from the Gamemakers?

She scores 11

Why else was the bread incident with Peeta significant for Katniss?

She set out and got more dandelions with Prim and they ate well

What does Katniss do to gain the Gamemakers' attention?

She shoots the apple in the pig's mouth and pins it to the wall

From where does Katniss recognize the Avox girl?

She was hunting with Gale and saw her and a guy running

Explain the concept of tesserae. Why does Katniss take part in it despite the risk?

Tesserae is a way for people to get more for their families To get the tesserae you have to put your name in the reaping one more time in exchange for enough supplies for one person for one year Katniss does it to help her family

What is the reaping, and how does it work?

The reaping is the choosing for the Hunger Games One boy and one girl is chosen from each District

What is the costume tradition for the Hunger Games opening ceremonies?

The tradition is to do something that suggests your District's principal industry

What angers Katniss as she performs for the Gamemakers?

They aren't paying attention

How do the Capitol people react to Peeta and Katniss's entrance at the opening ceremonies, and why is this a good thing?

They chant their district and their names and shower them in roses and flowers They know the Capitol is in their favor

What kind of survival skills do Peeta and Katniss learn in the Training Center?

They go to knots, camouflage, starting fires, knife throwing, making shelter, and all the others, avoiding archery and weightlifting

How does the audience react to Katniss during her interview?

They laugh and applaud her

What is a Career Tribute?

Tributes who are trained throughout their lives for the Games Tributes in Districts 1, 2, and 4

What connection does Katniss have to Peeta?

When she and her family was starving Peeta tossed her two loaves of bread he had burned and he gave her hope

What plan do Cinna and Katniss develop for her interview?

When she is asked a question she looks for Cinna and answers the question as honestly as possible