QUESTIONS CH. 1-2
1. Why does Katniss say, “District 12. Where you can starve to death in safety.”?
2. How had Katniss kept her family alive since her father’s death? Why was she so upset with her mother?
3. Why was Katniss so stunned by the first name drawn? Why did she think the chances of this happening were so remote?
4. What did Katniss do for Prim? Why did no one clap when she took the stage? What gesture does the crowd give her? Why?
5.
What types of internal conflict is Katniss facing with regards to Peeta?
6. When, in our society, has there been a gesture or event used/conducted that showed support for someone facing a difficult
decision?
7. Why is Katniss determined not to cry? When is crying a sign of weakness, and when is it appropriate?
QUESTIONS CH. 3-8
1. What did the pin represent? What was the story behind it? What symbols are around you everyday that signify something of
importance?
2. Why does Katniss decide to have as little as possible to do with Peeta? Is this a good idea, in your opinion? Why or why not?
3. Find two quotes within these chapters that suggest that the Capitol isn’t as luxurious or as wonderful as it seems. Why is the
Capitol portrayed as being such a lavish location?
A.
B.
4. Explain the definition of a career tribute.
5.
Discussions of strategy begin to surface during this chapter. Locate and write down two examples of strategy.
A.
B.
6. Peeta uncovers a unique skill while in the training center. How might this help him in the games?
QUESTIONS CH. 9-13
1. Explain how Katniss learns Peeta’s true feelings for her. Use specific quotes from the text to support your answer.
2. Katniss shoots at the gamemakers during her private session. What does this say about her personality and beliefs? Describe a
time in your life that you have acted defiantly in a situation to communicate a message.
A.
B.
3. When she yells, “How’s everything with you?” to the pack, what does this say about Katniss’ personality?
4. Create a list of three strategies that Katniss uses during these first few days of the games.
A.
B.
C.
QUESTIONS CH. 14-18
1. Katniss and Peeta come from a lower class society and have to use their survival skills to, well, survive. Compare the career tributes to Katniss and Peeta using specific quotes from the book. Who is more equipped to win the games? Explain why you believe
this to be true.
2. “My thoughts turn to Prim,” “She reminds me of Prim,” are two examples of Katniss giving the reader an insight as to how she
feels about her sister. This is also a glimpse into the one thing in her life that drives her to be a better person. Identify the one
thing that drives you to be a better person, or defines who you are as a person. Be specific.
3. Katniss is both strong and has a softer side. Prove it.
4. Katniss receives her second silver parachute. What is it? What is it a symbol for?
QUESTIONS CH. 19-23
1. On page 244, there is a change in the rules. How would you feel if suddenly rules were changed in the middle of the games?
Think about a time when something was deemed unfair and explain why.
2. Which tributes make it to the final four? What characteristics have allowed them to get this far in the games?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. On day 16, Cato is the only remaining tribute left to face Peeta and Katniss. Why is he the most worthy opponent for this pair?
Was there any other tribute who would make a more worthy opponent? Explain with support from text.
4. “The idea of actually losing Peeta hit me again and I realized how much I don’t want him to die.” Katniss reveals her feelings for
Peeta in this quote. How do you think she really feels about him? Why do you think this?
QUESTIONS CH. 24-end
1. “The playful romance we had sustained in the cave has disappeared out in the open, under the hot sun.” Explain the significance of this quote on p. 322.
2. What is a mutation (mutts)? How do they show up on p. 331? What are the qualities that make these creatures unnatural?
Why do they exist? To what theme could you connect these creatures?
3. “I spew the berries from my mouth…” What is the story behind this quote?
4. ”Wild eyes, hollow cheeks, my hair in a tangled mat. Rabid. Feral. Mad. No wonder everyone is keeping a safe distance from
me.” What does this quote symbolize? Explain your thoughts.
5. What are the lessons you learned while reading this novel? Support your answer(s).