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Question #6

Look at the section of chapter twenty–three where Peeta wonders aloud how Foxface is doing. Suzanne Collins writes, "'Oh, she's fine,' I said peevishly. I'm still angry she thought of hiding in the Cornucopia and I didn't."

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





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Question #6

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?





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Chapter 26

What is chapter twenty–six mainly about?

As Katniss rides the elevator up the twelve floor, what does she think about?

What does Katniss notice about her body?

What bothers Katniss about the way Octavia, Venia, and Flavius talk about the Games?

Even though the games are over Haymitch, Peeta and Katniss are still discussing the relationship between Peeta and Katniss.

What does Haymitch know about their relationship?

The hunger games are over! How does Katniss feel now?

What best describes Katniss's true feelings for Peeta?

Look at the section where the author describes the dress that Cinna chose for Katniss to wear. Suzanne Collins writes, "This is a very calculated look. Nothing Cinna designs is arbitrary."

In this context, what does "calculated" mean?

In the same quote from the last question (below), what does "arbitrary" mean?

"This is a very calculated look. Nothing Cinna designs is arbitrary."

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter? Or anything unclear about how this book is wrapping up?