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Chapter 25

What is the main idea of this chapter?

How does Cato survive all night on the ground with the muttations?

Why does Katniss think the Gamemakers changed the rule back, allowing only one tribute to win?

How does Katniss feel after Peeta throws his knife into the lake?

Does Katniss think the Gamemakers will allow both her and Peeta to die?

Look at the section of chapter twenty–five where Katniss wonders about the muttations. Suzanne Collins writes, "Have they been programmed to hate our faces particularly because we survived and they were so callously murdered?"

In this context, what does "callous" mean?

Look at the section of chapter twenty–five right after Katniss puts the poison berries in her mouth. The author writes, "The frantic voice of Claudius Templesmith shouts above them. "Stop! Stop!"

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

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Question #4

Look at the section of chapter twenty–four where Katniss thinks about Cato's reaction to the supplies being destroyed. Suzanne Collins writes, "…he was completely unhinged."

In this context, what does "unhinged" mean?





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Question #5

Look at the section of chapter twenty–seven where Katniss realizes that someone has locked her into her room. The author writes, "I suspect Haymitch initially, but then there's a more insidious fear that the Capitol may be monitoring and confining me."

In this context, what does "insidious" mean?





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Question #5

Look at the section where Katniss and Peeta wait for Cato and listen to the sounds of the mockingjays mimicking their tune. The author writes, "Then something begins to disrupt the music. Runs cut off in jagged, imperfect lines. Dissonant notes intersperse with the melody."

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





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Question #6

Look at the section of chapter twenty–seven where Katniss wonders about seeing Gale back in District 12. Suzanne Collins writes, "The idea of seeing Gale in a matter of hours makes my stomach churn."

In this context, what does "churn" mean?





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Question #6

In the same quote as the last question (below), what does "intersperse" mean? "Then something begins to disrupt the music. Runs cut off in jagged, imperfect lines. Dissonant notes intersperse with the melody."