The Hunger Games Ch. 20-22 Vocabulary

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What does the word 'Pariah' mean?

an outcast

What does the word 'Incapacitated' mean?

unable to act or respond

What does the word 'Ruse' mean?

an action designed to confuse or mislead, a trick

What does the word 'Stalemate' refer to?

A deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Emanating' mean?

coming forth; emerging, as from a source Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ominous' mean?

threatening Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Poised' mean?

Calm, controlled; ready for action Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Futile' mean?

useless; hopeless Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Dappled' mean?

marked with spots or rounded patches Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Plaintively' mean?

expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful Signup and view all the answers

Where does Katniss find Peeta?

Katniss finds Peeta next to the stream, camouflaged in the mud. Signup and view all the answers

Where do Katniss and Peeta find shelter?

Katniss and Peeta find shelter in a cave. Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss know she needs to do in order to receive more gifts from Haymitch?

Katniss needs to up the romance with Peeta if she wants to get things they need for survival. Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Katniss diagnose Peeta with?

Katniss says Peeta has blood poisoning. Signup and view all the answers

What story does Katniss share with Peeta to help get his mind off things?

Katniss tells Peeta the story about how she got Prim a goat. Signup and view all the answers

What does Haymitch send Katniss and why?

Haymitch sends Katniss sleeping syrup so it will knock him out while she goes and gets the backpack at the cornucopia. Signup and view all the answers

What is Claudis Templesmith's big announcement?

There will be a 'feast'--which means there will be something each tribute needs at the Cornucopia at dawn. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Katniss hide as she waits for the feast to begin?

Katniss hides in Rue's hideout by the lake. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first person to retrieve their pack?

Foxface Signup and view all the answers

How did Thresh save Katniss's life?

Thresh killed Clove as she was about to kill Katniss. He lets Katniss go because she saved Rue's life and he feels the need to 'pay her back.' Signup and view all the answers

Which tribute dies at the feast?

Clove Signup and view all the answers

When and how did Peeta fall in love with Katniss?

He fell in love with her on the first day of school (when they were 5) when he heard her sing in music class. Signup and view all the answers

What was the gift they received at the end of chapter 22?

A feast--the lamb stew dinner Katniss raved about in her interview, complete with silverware. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Pariah: Refers to someone who is excluded or rejected by society; an outcast.
Incapacitated: Means being unable to perform actions or respond, usually due to injury or illness.
Ruse: A deceptive maneuver designed to confuse or mislead; a trick.
Stalemate: Describes a situation where neither side can win or make further progress; a deadlock.
Emanating: Indicates something that is coming forth or emerging from a specific source.
Ominous: Pertains to something that appears threatening or foreboding.
Poised: Shows calmness or control; being ready for action.
Futile: Describes efforts that are ineffective or without purpose; hopeless.
Dappled: Refers to something that is marked with spots or rounded patches.
Plaintively: Expresses sorrow or melancholy; can be described as mournful.

Key Events and Actions

Katniss discovers Peeta camouflaged in mud by a stream, indicating his attempts to conceal himself from other tributes.
The duo finds refuge in a cave, providing them shelter during the Games.
To increase their chances of receiving gifts from Haymitch, Katniss decides to enhance the romantic angle in her relationship with Peeta.
Katniss identifies Peeta's condition as blood poisoning, highlighting the seriousness of his injuries.
To distract Peeta from his pain, Katniss recounts a nostalgic story about obtaining a goat for her sister, Prim.
Haymitch sends sleeping syrup to Katniss to help Peeta rest while she retrieves necessary supplies from the Cornucopia.
An announcement by Claudius Templesmith reveals a "feast" at dawn, where tributes can find essential items, including medicine for Peeta.
As Katniss awaits the feast, she hides in Rue's former shelter near the lake to strategize her next move.
Foxface is the first to successfully retrieve her pack during the chaos of the feast at the Cornucopia.
Thresh saves Katniss's life by killing Clove, who was threatening Katniss; he remembers her kindness to Rue.
Clove becomes one of the tributes killed during the feast.
Peeta shares his backstory of falling in love with Katniss since they were five years old after hearing her sing, deepening their emotional connection.
At the conclusion of chapter 22, Katniss and Peeta receive a feast, including lamb stew and silverware, showing the rewards of their survival tactics and alliances.

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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary from chapters 20 to 22 of 'The Hunger Games.' This quiz helps reinforce your understanding of important terms and their meanings that are crucial for grasping the themes in the story.