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True or False: Katniss dismisses Haymitch's advice to head for cover and instead runs to the Cornucopia.
True or False: Katniss dismisses Haymitch's advice to head for cover and instead runs to the Cornucopia.
False
True or False: Katniss finds water at the end of the first day.
True or False: Katniss finds water at the end of the first day.
False
True or False: Peeta forms an alliance with the Careers.
True or False: Peeta forms an alliance with the Careers.
False
True or False: Katniss must dodge cannon balls, shot from the Gamemakers during the fire.
True or False: Katniss must dodge cannon balls, shot from the Gamemakers during the fire.
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True or False: Katniss severely injures her calf.
True or False: Katniss severely injures her calf.
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True or False: Katniss is chased up a tree by Thresh and Rue.
True or False: Katniss is chased up a tree by Thresh and Rue.
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True or False: Katniss warns Rue that she is going to attempt to harm the Careers.
True or False: Katniss warns Rue that she is going to attempt to harm the Careers.
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True or False: Katniss throws a mockingjay nest on the Careers.
True or False: Katniss throws a mockingjay nest on the Careers.
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True or False: Katniss is unable to steal the bow & arrow from the District 8 boy.
True or False: Katniss is unable to steal the bow & arrow from the District 8 boy.
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True or False: Peeta saves Katniss's life by warning her that Cato is after her.
True or False: Peeta saves Katniss's life by warning her that Cato is after her.
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True or False: Katniss hallucinates and is unconscious for about two days.
True or False: Katniss hallucinates and is unconscious for about two days.
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True or False: Rue and Katniss form an alliance and spend the night in a cave.
True or False: Rue and Katniss form an alliance and spend the night in a cave.
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Describe Rue & Katniss's plan for taking out the Career's supplies.
Describe Rue & Katniss's plan for taking out the Career's supplies.
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Who does Katniss see stealing supplies from the Careers?
Who does Katniss see stealing supplies from the Careers?
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Which other tribute has formed an alliance with the Careers?
Which other tribute has formed an alliance with the Careers?
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How does Katniss destroy the supplies? (Be specific!)
How does Katniss destroy the supplies? (Be specific!)
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How is Katniss injured?
How is Katniss injured?
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How does Katniss know something went wrong as she is looking for Rue?
How does Katniss know something went wrong as she is looking for Rue?
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How does Rue die?
How does Rue die?
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List all the ways that Katniss shows compassion toward Rue as she dies & after she dies.
List all the ways that Katniss shows compassion toward Rue as she dies & after she dies.
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How do the people/sponsors of District 11 react to Rue's death?
How do the people/sponsors of District 11 react to Rue's death?
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Why is their (District 11's) action noteworthy, or remarkable?
Why is their (District 11's) action noteworthy, or remarkable?
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What news does Claudius bring?
What news does Claudius bring?
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True or False: Katniss finds Peeta next to the stream, camouflaged in the mud.
True or False: Katniss finds Peeta next to the stream, camouflaged in the mud.
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Study Notes
Katniss's Decisions and Actions
- Katniss initially disregards Haymitch's advice to seek cover and instead rushes to the Cornucopia.
- She struggles to find water for two days, ultimately discovering it on the third day.
- Peeta pretends to ally with the Career tributes but leads them away in search of Katniss.
- During the fire, Katniss faces the danger of dodging fireballs thrown by the Gamemakers.
- Katniss sustains a severe calf injury, impacting her mobility.
Alliances and Relationships
- Katniss is chased up a tree by the Careers and Peeta, not by Rue and Thresh.
- She warns Rue beforehand about her intentions to attack the Careers.
- Katniss uses a tracker jackers' nest to attack the Careers, rather than a mockingjay nest.
Resourceful Maneuvers
- Katniss successfully steals a bow and arrow from Glimmer, the District 1 girl, rather than a District 8 boy.
- Peeta puts himself at risk by warning Katniss about Cato, ultimately saving her life.
- Katniss hallucinates for about two days after sustaining injuries.
Strategic Plans and Distractions
- Rue and Katniss plan to set three fires to distract the Careers while Katniss assesses their supplies for destruction.
- Katniss observes Foxface stealing from the Careers, demonstrating the competitive nature of the Games.
- The boy from District 3 has formed an alliance with the Careers, complicating the situation for Katniss and Rue.
Destruction of Supplies
- Katniss destroys the Careers’ supplies by shooting three arrows into a burlap sack of apples, triggering hidden explosives.
- Katniss suffers an ear injury during the explosion, significantly affecting her hearing.
Rue's Tragic Fate
- Katniss realizes something is wrong when their meeting place is undisturbed and Rue did not set off the third fire.
- Rue dies after being ensnared in a net placed by the District 1 boy; a spear fatally wounds her as she reaches for Katniss.
Acts of Compassion After Rue's Death
- Katniss avenges Rue by killing the District 1 boy responsible for her death.
- She demonstrates deep compassion by holding Rue's hand, promising to win the Games for her, and singing to Rue in her last moments.
- Following Rue’s death, Katniss places wildflowers around her body, a symbolic gesture, and performs the District 12 "silent salute."
District 11's Response
- District 11 sponsors show their respect for Rue's sacrifice by sending Katniss a loaf of bread.
- Their support is significant as it marks the first time a district has sent a tribute from another district a gift, symbolizing respect and solidarity.
Announcement of Winning Conditions
- Claudius reveals that two tributes from the same district may both win the Hunger Games, altering the dynamics of the competition.
Reunion and Camouflage
- Katniss discovers Peeta camouflaged in mud near a stream, highlighting their survival strategies and deepening their partnership.
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Test your knowledge about 'The Hunger Games' with these flashcards! This quiz focuses on key events and decisions made by Katniss, including her strategy and challenges faced throughout the story. Determine whether statements about her actions are true or false.
