Chapter 16

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What disadvantage do the Career tributes have in the games?

What thing does Rue love most in the world?

Look at the beginning of chapter sixteen where Katniss worries about teaming up with Rue. She thinks, "Needling me, at the very back of my mind, is the obvious."

In this context, what does "needling" mean?

Look at the section of chapter sixteen where Katniss spies on the career tributes and overhears Cato talking about Peeta. Suzanne Collins writes, "… he's in no shape to raid us."

In this context what does "shape" mean?

Select all the facts that helped Katniss figure out the supplies are booby trapped with explosives.

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?