Questions and Answers
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?
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What does Katniss think subdued the wasps?
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What is Katniss' first gift from Haymitch?
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What is Rue's talent?
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What does Katniss retrieve from Glimmer's corpse?
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Who saved Katniss's life from Cato?
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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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