Questions and Answers
What is the export of District 13?
graphite
Who is Avox and where is she from?
Avox is a servant for the Capitol, might be from the Capitol.
What is the meaning of the Latin root vox and the prefix a-?
Vox means voice; a- means without or not.
What crime has Avox committed and why would she want to leave the Capitol?
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Why does Kat not buy Peeta's claim about his father's visit?
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Why is Katniss surprised that she might be talked about in the baker's home?
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How did the baker (Peeta's father) know Katniss' mother?
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Why does Katniss feel ashamed about Avox?
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Why does Katniss wonder if Avox will enjoy watching her die?
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Study Notes
District 13
- District 13 exports graphite, a key material often associated with advanced technology and weapons.
Avox
- An Avox serves the Capitol, typically someone who has been punished for rebellion.
- Likely from the Capitol, Avox's background raises questions as Katniss contemplates her motivation for fleeing despite a seemingly perfect life in the Capitol.
Latin Roots
- "Vox" translates to "voice" in Latin, related to "vocare," meaning "to call."
- The prefix "a-" signifies absence, translating to "without" or "not."
Avox Crime and Background
- Avox committed treason by attempting to escape the Capitol.
- Katniss recalls seeing Avox in the woods with a boy, where they sought refuge; Katniss and Gale's failure to assist led to their capture.
Katniss and Peeta's Father
- Peeta's father claims he visited Katniss, which catches her off guard due to her past experiences of deceit.
- Katniss is shocked by the notion that she might have been discussed in the baker's home, stemming from her belief that no one is interested in her life.
Peeta's Father and Katniss' Mother
- Peeta's father and Katniss' mother share a childhood connection, as they grew up in the same town, establishing a historical bond that impacts their family dynamics.
Guilt and Shame
- Katniss feels intense shame for not helping Avox, likening her inaction to being a passive observer of horror, similar to witnessing brutality in the Hunger Games.
Avox's Potential Revenge
- Katniss speculates whether Avox will derive satisfaction from watching her succumb to the Capitol, reflecting a complicated interplay of guilt and anticipated retribution.
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