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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 at the beginning of chapter ten where Caesar asks the audience if they would like Katniss to get back up on the stage. Suzanne Collins writes, "The crowd screams assent."

In this context, what does "assent" mean?





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Chapter 11

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What prevents a tribute from running to the supplies before the one minute is up?

What does the cannon sound mean?

How does Katniss know which tributes are dead?

After surviving her first day in the games, what is the one thing Katniss most needs?

Look at the beginning of chapter eleven where the author describes the supplies arranged in the Cornucopia. Suzanne Collins writes, "… the Career Tributes who survive the bloodbath will divide up most of these life–sustaining spoils."

In this context, what does "spoils" mean?

Look at the section of chapter eleven where Katniss finds herself in familiar surroundings. The author writes, "Being in the woods is rejuvenating."

In this context, what does "rejuvenating" mean?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Chapter 13

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What caused the fire?

What weapon does Glimmer have?

Look at the section of chapter thirteen where Katniss tries to escape the fire. The author writes, "The wall of fire must have an end and it won't burn indefinitely."

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

Look at the section of chapter thirteen where Katniss become sick from the heat and the smoke. She thinks, "I'm forced to stop as my body convulses."

In this context, what does "convulse" mean?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?