The Hunger Games - Chapter 14 Flashcards
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What are the tracker jackers?

The tracker jackers are Capitol mutations, killer wasps spawned in a lab, larger than regular wasps with a distinctive gold body and a sting that raises a lump the size of a plum on contact.

What is unique about the tracker jackers?

If you survive, their venom can cause hallucinations and drive you to madness. They will also hunt down anyone who disturbs their nest and attempt to kill them.

Why did the Capitol leave the tracker jacker nests near the districts?

The nests were left near the districts as a reminder how the Capitol controls their lives.

What is Katniss' plan to deal with the tracker jacker nest?

<p>Katniss plans to cut the branch with the nest and send the whole thing down on the tributes below.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss think subdued the wasps?

<p>Katniss thinks the wasps were subdued by the smoke from the fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Katniss' first gift from Haymitch?

<p>A pot of medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Rue's talent?

<p>Rue can leap from tree to tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss retrieve from Glimmer's corpse?

<p>The bow and arrows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who saved Katniss's life from Cato?

<p>Peeta saved Katniss from Cato.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tracker Jackers

  • Capitol-created killer wasps, larger than typical wasps, with a distinctive gold body and deadly sting.
  • Their venom induces painful swelling and can cause hallucinations and madness if survived.
  • Designed to intimidate and control districts, tracker jackers remind citizens of Capitol's power.

Katniss' Strategy

  • Trapped in a tree with Career Tributes below, Katniss plans to cut a branch holding a tracker jacker nest to create chaos and facilitate her escape.
  • Katniss suspects that the smoke from a nearby fire temporarily subdued the wasps.

Gifts and Alliances

  • Katniss receives her first gift from Haymitch, which is a pot of medicine to aid her injuries.
  • Rue is introduced as a talented character who can leap between trees, highlighting her agility and skills.

Key Actions and Events

  • Katniss retrieves a bow and arrows from Glimmer's corpse, enhancing her chances in the Games with better weaponry.
  • Peeta plays a critical role in saving Katniss from Cato by urging her to escape, showcasing his protective instincts.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 14 from 'The Hunger Games' with these flashcards focusing on key terms like tracker jackers. Understand the significance of this Capitol mutation and its role in the story. Perfect for quick revision and enhancing your grasp of the text.

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