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Chapter 26

What is chapter twenty–six mainly about?

As Katniss rides the elevator up the twelve floor, what does she think about?

What does Katniss notice about her body?

What bothers Katniss about the way Octavia, Venia, and Flavius talk about the Games?

Even though the games are over Haymitch, Peeta and Katniss are still discussing the relationship between Peeta and Katniss.

What does Haymitch know about their relationship?

The hunger games are over! How does Katniss feel now?

What best describes Katniss's true feelings for Peeta?

Look at the section where the author describes the dress that Cinna chose for Katniss to wear. Suzanne Collins writes, "This is a very calculated look. Nothing Cinna designs is arbitrary."

In this context, what does "calculated" mean?

In the same quote from the last question (below), what does "arbitrary" mean?

"This is a very calculated look. Nothing Cinna designs is arbitrary."

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter? Or anything unclear about how this book is wrapping up?

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Question #2

The Hunger Games highlights show has a distinct point of view.

Which descriptions of the Hunger Games highlights show are accurate?

Cato killed Thresh in a brutal way.

Happy music is played in the background.

Katniss singing to Rue as she dies is shown.

Foxface was the smartest tribute in the arena.

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Question #5

Look at the section of chapter twenty–seven where Katniss realizes that someone has locked her into her room. The author writes, "I suspect Haymitch initially, but then there's a more insidious fear that the Capitol may be monitoring and confining me."

In this context, what does "insidious" mean?





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Question #6

Look at the section of chapter twenty–seven where Katniss wonders about seeing Gale back in District 12. Suzanne Collins writes, "The idea of seeing Gale in a matter of hours makes my stomach churn."

In this context, what does "churn" mean?





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Question #7

Look at the section of chapter twenty–seven where Peeta asks Katniss if her affection for him was all an act. Suzanne Collins writes, "… the pain in his voice is palpable."

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