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Question #7

Look at the section where the author describes the weather outside of the Katniss and Peeta's cave; "The deluge continues as if the Gamemakers are intent on washing us all away."

In this context, what does "deluge" mean?





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Question #4

Look at the section near the beginning of chapter twelve where Katniss thinks about Peeta's motivation for joining in the fight for the supplies and joining up with the Career tributes. Suzanne Collins writes, "… I can stomach that. Seeing all those supplies was tempting."

In this context, what does "stomach" mean?





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Question #8

Look at the section of chapter seventeen where Katniss runs towards Rue's screams despite the dangers. The author writes, "… knowing this may be a trap, knowing the three Careers may be poised to attack me…"

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