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Chapter 6

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What trait does Katniss admire in Effie?

Why doesn't the Avox girl answer Katniss's question about the cake?

What does Peeta say a little too loudly while on the roof?

Look at the section of chapter six where Effie tells Katniss and Peeta how she has been talking them up to the potential sponsors. The author writes, "How you've both successfully struggled to overcome the barbarism of your district."

In this context, what does "barbarism" mean?

Look at the section of chapter six where Katniss thinks about how Haymitch described her and Peeta holding hands as a rebellion. Suzanne Collins writes, "Presenting ourselves' not as adversaries but as friends has distinguished us as much as the fiery costumes."

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

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Question #7

Find the section in the beginning of the chapter where the Littles are questioning Snowbell about Margalo's disappearance. Snowball says "'I don't see why you have to make a pariah out of me just because that disagreeable little chippy flew the coop….'"

What does "pariah" mean in this sentence?