Chapter 3

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Select all the people that come to say goodbye to Katniss.

What does Madge give to Katniss?

"Muttations" is a word Susan Collins invents to describe an important type of animal. What are "muttations"?

Although this is a fictional book, Susan Collins uses a setting from the real world. In fact, the book takes place in the United States many years in the future. Where in the United States is District 12?

What bad news does Effie share with Peeta and Katniss?

Look at the section where Katniss thinks about her chances of winning the hunger games. She thinks she will be someone to "…weed out before the real fun begins."

In this context, what does "weed" mean?

Look at the section where Katniss thinks about what they learn in school about District 12. Suzanne Collins writes, "It's mostly a lot of blather about what we owe the Capitol."

In this context, what is the definition of "blather"?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?