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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."





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Question #7

Look at the section of chapter twenty–seven where Peeta asks Katniss if her affection for him was all an act. Suzanne Collins writes, "… the pain in his voice is palpable."

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