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Chapter 9

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What does Haymitch tell Peeta and Katniss right before they go onstage for their interviews?

What is "a little scary" about Caesar Flickerman?

Which option describes Thresh, the male tribute from District 11?

Look at the section at the beginning of chapter nine where Katniss feels betrayed that Peeta asked to be coached separately. She thinks "…I'm relieved that we can stop the pretense of being friends."

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

Look at the section of chapter nine where Rue has her interview with Caesar. Rue says, "'I'm very hard to catch'" "in a tremulous voice."

In this context, what does "tremulous" mean?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Chapter 19

What is the main idea of this chapter?

How does Katniss find Peeta?

Which term best describes Peeta's condition when Katniss finds him?

What message does Haymitch send with the broth?

Look at the section near the beginning of chapter nineteen where Katniss thinks about the rule change. Suzanne Collins writes, "In fact, I know if I was watching I'd loathe any tribute who didn't immediately ally with their district partner."

In this context, what does "loathe" mean?

Look at the section of chapter nineteen where Katniss first finds Peeta and they laugh together. The author writes, "But when I start to help him to the stream, all the levity disappears."

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

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Question #6

Look at the section of chapter twenty–one where Clove has Katniss pinned to the ground. Katniss hopes, for Prim's sake that her death will be quick. Suzanne Collins writes, "But Clove means to savor the moment."

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