The Hunger Games - Chapter 13 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

The Gamemakers throw fireballs at the tributes.

Why do the Gamemakers kill a tribute every now and again?

The Gamemakers kill a tribute to remind the tributes that they can, and mostly to manipulate them into confronting each other face-to-face. Signup and view all the answers

What does the stopping of fireballs mean?

It means that there is at least one other tribute nearby. Signup and view all the answers

What advice would Katniss' mother give her for treating burns?

Katniss' mother would say the first treatment for a burn is cold water and that severe burns might not feel painful because the nerves would be destroyed. Signup and view all the answers

What are common injuries in the Seam and why?

Common injuries in the Seam are burns and mine accidents because the cook and heat their homes with coal. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Katniss think it is funny that Prim helped heal a man injured in a mine accident?

Katniss thinks it's funny because Prim is scared of her own shadow, but she stayed and helped. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Katniss not want to show weakness at her injuries?

Katniss can't show weakness because pity does not get you any help, while admiration for her refusal to give in does. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Katniss let the Career Tributes know where she is?

Katniss lets them know where she is because she is injured and can't run, realizing she has the advantage of being smaller, lighter, and an excellent climber. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gale say Katniss reminds him of?

Gale says that Katniss reminds him of a squirrel. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Katniss spot while up in the tree?

Katniss spots Rue while resting in the tree. Signup and view all the answers

What does Rue point to up in the tree?

Rue points to what looks like a wasp nest. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.