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Chapter 19

What is the main idea of this chapter?

How does Katniss find Peeta?

Which term best describes Peeta's condition when Katniss finds him?

What message does Haymitch send with the broth?

Look at the section near the beginning of chapter nineteen where Katniss thinks about the rule change. Suzanne Collins writes, "In fact, I know if I was watching I'd loathe any tribute who didn't immediately ally with their district partner."

In this context, what does "loathe" mean?

Look at the section of chapter nineteen where Katniss first finds Peeta and they laugh together. The author writes, "But when I start to help him to the stream, all the levity disappears."

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

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Question #5

Look at the section of chapter twenty where Katniss realizes what Peeta needs and she knows it is unlikely that the sponsors will be able to send it. Suzanne Collins writes, "I can't imagine the cost of such potent medicine."

In this context, what does "potent" mean?





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Question #6

Look at the section of chapter twenty where Katniss notes that the days have been getting hotter and the nights are getting colder. The author writes, "I swear the Gamemakers are progressively ratcheting up the temperatures in the daytime and sending it plummeting at night."

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





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Question #7

In the same quote as the last question (also copied below), what is the definition of "plummeting"? "I swear the Gamemakers are progressively ratcheting up the temperatures in the daytime and sending it plummeting at night."