The Hunger Games Chapter 16 Flashcards

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What thought does Katniss have in the back of her mind about Rue?

Katniss knows that both she and Rue cannot survive.

What is Katniss' plan to deal with the Career Tributes?

Katniss plans to destroy the Career Tributes' supplies.

Why is another death good for Katniss and Rue?

Another death gives Katniss and Rue time to carry out their plans of destroying the Career Tribute's supplies.

How is Rue unlike Prim?

Rue is up for adventure, while Prim finds adventures an 'ordeal'. Signup and view all the answers

What is bothering Katniss about the setup at the Career's camp?

Katniss feels uneasy because the food is left in the open. Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss learn about Rue?

Rue is the oldest of six kids, fiercely protective of her siblings, gives her rations to the younger ones, forages in the meadows in a district where the Peacekeepers are far less obliging than in District 12, and is fond of music. Signup and view all the answers

How does Katniss rank music?

Katniss ranks music up there with hair ribbons and rainbows. At least rainbows can tell you something about the weather. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Rue love Katniss' pin?

Rue loves Katniss' pin because it's a mockingjay. Signup and view all the answers

How do the mockingjays help Rue?

The mockingjays carry her messages to the workers announcing quitting time in the orchard. Signup and view all the answers

What is Rue's good luck charm?

Rue's good luck charm is a wooden star hung on some kind of woven grass necklace. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Katniss worried about Rue?

Katniss is worried that Rue will be killed, about Rue not being killed, and about having to kill Rue if they are the last two alive. Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss remind herself when she nears the Career camp?

Katniss reminds herself that she is the hunter now, not them. Signup and view all the answers

Why have the Career Tributes allowed the boy from District 3 to live?

The boy is from District 3 where they make televisions, automobiles, and explosives. He has used his knowledge to booby-trap the supplies. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Katniss perplexed about the setup at the Career's camp?

The distance, the netting, and the presence of the boy from District 3 perplex Katniss. She wonders if the pyramid of supplies is booby-trapped. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Katniss and Rue setting the fires?

The fires are set to draw the Career Tributes away from their camp. Signup and view all the answers

What does Cato say about the boy from District 3?

Cato says, 'his job's done here anyway. No one can touch those supplies.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss learn about what happened to Peeta?

Katniss learns that Peeta has been badly hurt. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Katniss hesitate to shoot a flaming arrow at the supplies?

Katniss hesitates because she thinks the flame could die out and do nothing. She decides to get close to see what's protecting the supplies. Signup and view all the answers

Who emerges from the woods before Katniss reveals herself?

Foxface. Signup and view all the answers

What does Katniss learn about how the supplies are protected?

They are booby-trapped. Signup and view all the answers

What does District 3 make?

Televisions, automobiles, and explosives. Signup and view all the answers

How does Katniss decide to deal with the supplies in the end?

She shoots an arrow at the apple bag to free the apples to set off the mines. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Katniss and Rue's Situation

Katniss understands her and Rue's survival is unlikely.
She devises a plan to sabotage the Career Tributes by destroying their supplies.
The death of another Tribute provides Katniss and Rue extra time to execute their strategy.

Character Comparisons

Rue embraces adventure, contrasting with Prim’s apprehension towards it.
Rue's background includes being the eldest of six, caring for her siblings, and foraging despite strict Peacekeeper oversight.

Music and Communication

Katniss values music highly, comparing it to essential things like hair ribbons and rainbows.
Rue appreciates Katniss' mockingjay pin, as mockingjays help communicate messages among workers.

Good Luck Charm and Worries

Rue's good luck charm is a wooden star on a woven grass necklace.
Katniss is anxious about Rue's safety, fearing the prospect of having to kill her if they are the last two Tributes alive.

Strategic Actions

Before approaching the Career camp, Katniss reinforces her identity as the hunter.
She is cautious and skeptical of the Camp’s setup, particularly its apparent traps devised by the boy from District 3, known for creating explosives.

Stealth and Deceit

Katniss and Rue plan to start fires to distract the Tributes from their supplies.
The presence of the District 3 boy indicates that the supplies are protected and potentially dangerous.

Peeta's Condition

Katniss discovers that Peeta has sustained serious injuries.

Decision-Making in Crisis

Katniss hesitates to shoot a flaming arrow due to concerns about the flame going out, opting instead to investigate further.
Ultimately, she resolves to shoot an arrow at an apple bag to trigger the traps and create a diversion.