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Why does Katniss think the fire is started by the Gamemakers?
Why does Katniss think the fire is started by the Gamemakers?
Katniss thinks the fire is started by the Gamemakers because the flames have an unnatural height and uniformity and the Games are verging on dullness.
What is the Gamemakers' goal by starting the fire?
What is the Gamemakers' goal by starting the fire?
The Gamemakers' goal is to flush the tributes out, to drive them together, to liven up the games, forcing them to fight.
What device do the Gamemakers use to get everyone going?
What device do the Gamemakers use to get everyone going?
The Gamemakers throw fireballs at the tributes.
Why do the Gamemakers kill a tribute every now and again?
Why do the Gamemakers kill a tribute every now and again?
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What does the stopping of fireballs mean?
What does the stopping of fireballs mean?
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What advice would Katniss' mother give her for treating burns?
What advice would Katniss' mother give her for treating burns?
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What are common injuries in the Seam and why?
What are common injuries in the Seam and why?
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Why does Katniss think it is funny that Prim helped heal a man injured in a mine accident?
Why does Katniss think it is funny that Prim helped heal a man injured in a mine accident?
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Why does Katniss not want to show weakness at her injuries?
Why does Katniss not want to show weakness at her injuries?
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Why does Katniss let the Career Tributes know where she is?
Why does Katniss let the Career Tributes know where she is?
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What does Gale say Katniss reminds him of?
What does Gale say Katniss reminds him of?
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Who does Katniss spot while up in the tree?
Who does Katniss spot while up in the tree?
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What does Rue point to up in the tree?
What does Rue point to up in the tree?
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Study Notes
The Hunger Games - Chapter 13 Key Points
- Katniss suspects the fire is intentionally started by the Gamemakers due to its unnatural height and uniformity, as well as the need to reinvigorate the Games amid a lack of excitement.
- The intention behind the fire is to force tributes to engage with one another, creating conflict and increasing the entertainment value of the Games for the Capitol audience.
- Fireballs are used by the Gamemakers as a tactic to prompt tributes to move and confront each other, escalating tension during the competition.
- Occasionally, the Gamemakers execute a tribute to maintain control and remind others of their power, driving home the danger of facing each other directly.
- The cessation of fireballs indicates that another tribute is in close proximity, heightening suspense and uncertainty.
- Katniss reflects on her mother’s advice regarding burn treatment, highlighting her mother's knowledge and skills as a healer.
- In the Seam, burns are common injuries due to the use of coal for heating, alongside accidents in the coal mines.
- Katniss finds humor in Prim, her fearful sister, assisting their mother in healing an injured man, suggesting that talent for healing may come naturally to Prim.
- Showing weakness can be detrimental in the Games; Katniss believes that strength and resilience will garner respect instead of pity.
- Katniss chooses to reveal her location to the Career Tributes due to her injury, recognizing that her small size and agility as a climber could provide her with a strategic advantage in the Games.
- Gale compares Katniss to a squirrel, emphasizing her ability to navigate and climb trees effortlessly, which reflects her resourcefulness.
- While in a tree, Katniss recognizes Rue, her fellow tribute from District 11, suggesting an alliance or mutual recognition of survival.
- Rue indicates the presence of what appears to be a wasp nest, hinting at potential danger or resources that might be leveraged in their survival strategy.
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Explore key concepts from Chapter 13 of 'The Hunger Games' with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on Katniss's insights about the Gamemakers and their motivations, specifically regarding the fire in the arena. Test your understanding of pivotal moments and themes in the narrative.
