Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

Are there any words in this chapter that you are unsure about?

Look at the beginning of chapter sixteen where Katniss worries about teaming up with Rue. She thinks, "Needling me, at the very back of my mind, is the obvious."

In this context, what does "needling" mean?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What injury does Katniss get in the explosions?

How many tributes are left now?

Why does Katniss decide against asking Foxface to ally with her and Rue?

What is a "hollow day"?

How does Katniss find Rue?

Look at the section of chapter seventeen where Katniss walks back to her and Rue's meeting place. Suzanne Collins writes, "I hurry, loaded bow in one hand, a hunk of cold groosling in the other, because I'm famished now…"

In this context, what does "famished" mean?

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"?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

Are there any words in this chapter that you are unsure about?

Why does Thresh kill Clove and let Katniss go?

Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

Are there any words in this chapter that you are unsure about?

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

Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What information does Katniss learn from eavesdropping on the Career tributes?

Select all that are correct.

Why does Katniss smile as she walks in the woods alone?

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?

Look at the section where Katniss finally finds water after nearly dehydrating. She knows she has to purify the liquid first, and thinks, "…I have just enough sense left to abstain."

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

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?