Study guide Flashcards
Q: Who is Katniss Everdeen, and what skills make her a strong tribute?
A: She’s a 16-year-old from District 12. She’s skilled with a bow, hunting, and surviving on her own.
Q: What is Gale Hawthorne’s relationship with Katniss?
A: He’s her best friend and hunting partner. They help take care of their families.
Q: Why does Katniss volunteer for the Games?
A: She volunteers to take her sister Prim’s place after Prim is chosen at the Reaping.
Q: What role does Peeta Mellark play, and what’s the big moment during his interview?
A: He’s the male tribute from District 12. He says he has a crush on Katniss, which surprises everyone.
Q: How does Haymitch help Katniss and Peeta?
A: He coaches them, helps them appear united, and teaches them to win sponsors
Q: What impact does Cinna have on Katniss’s public image?
A: He designs the “girl on fire” look and helps her gain confidence.
Q: Who is Rue, and why does Katniss care about her?
A: Rue is a young tribute from District 11 who reminds Katniss of her sister Prim.
Q: What do we learn about President Snow?
A: He’s the ruler of Panem who uses fear to keep control but stays in the background.
Q: What illegal activity does Katniss do to help her family?
A: She hunts outside the fence, which is against the law.
Q: How does the Reaping work?
A: One boy and one girl from each district are randomly chosen to fight in the Games.
Q: What are Katniss’s parting gifts before leaving District 12?
A: A mockingjay pin from Madge, bread from Peeta’s dad, and advice from her family.
Q: What’s the importance of the mockingjay pin?
A: It becomes a symbol of Katniss and rebellion.
Q: How do Katniss and Peeta impress people at the opening ceremonies?
A: They wear flaming outfits and hold hands—making a big impression.
Q: What is an Avox, and how does Katniss react to seeing one?
A: An Avox is someone punished for rebellion by having their tongue cut out. Katniss feels guilty because she once saw one get captured.
Q: What bold move does Katniss make in her private training session?
A: She shoots an arrow at the Gamemakers after they ignore her.
Q: What score does she get from the Gamemakers?
A: An 11 out of 12—very rare and impressive.
Q: Why are interviews important for tributes?
A: They help earn sponsor support, which can mean life-saving gifts in the arena.
Q: What happens at the Cornucopia when the Games begin?
A: A bloody fight breaks out. Katniss grabs supplies and runs.
Q: What is the firestorm, and why is it created?
A: It’s a fake fire started by the Gamemakers to push Katniss toward the other tributes.
Q: What’s the big reveal about Peeta and the Careers?
A: Katniss sees Peeta with the Careers, which makes her think he betrayed her.
Q: What’s the first sign of an alliance between Katniss and Rue?
A: Rue points out a tracker jacker nest to Katniss to help her escape danger.
Q: How does Katniss’s role as caretaker influence her choices?
A: She often puts others first—like Prim, Rue, and sometimes Peeta.
Q: What does Peeta mean when he says he wants to “die as himself”?
A: He doesn’t want the Games to change who he is or make him a killer.
Q: How does Katniss feel about the Capitol and the Games?
A: She sees them as cruel and fake, and she deeply resents them.
