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Chapter 27

What is the main idea of this chapter?

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

Which descriptions of the Hunger Games highlights show are accurate?

What impression does Katniss get from President Snow?

What happened to Peeta's leg?

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?

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?

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"?

The book is over! Is there anything that is unclear still?

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Question #5

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"?