Question #4
Why does Katniss decide against asking Foxface to ally with her and Rue?
Question #5
What is a "hollow day"?
Question #6
How does Katniss find Rue?
Question #7
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?
Question #8
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"?
Question #9
Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?
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Chapter 17
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?
In this context, what does "famished" mean?
In this context, what is the definition of "poised"?