1. Katniss tells Peeta the story of how she bought Prim's goat for her, but lies about how she got the money. How did she really get the money? Why did she lie?

2. Why does Katniss return to the site of the Careers' camp after the tracker jacker attack? Who helps her escape from Cato?

3. What causes Katniss' first real injury in the Hunger Games arena?

4. What item is Katniss in search of during the second day in the games? Why has this become an urgent need for Katniss?

5. Who is the first to tell Katniss that Peeta has lost his leg? How does she react?

6. Why does Katniss have an intimate conversation with Peeta and offer him kisses in Part 3, Chapter 22?

7. Where is Katniss when she becomes aware that the Careers have approached her hiding place? Who else does Katniss become aware of in close proximity to her?

8. Where does Katniss find Peeta? What condition is he in?

9. Who attacks Katniss in Part 3, Chapter 21 as she attempts to retrieve the backpack at the feast? What happens to Katniss' attacker?

10. How does Peeta suggest Haymitch won his Hunger Games in Part 3, Chapter 23? What has Katniss discovered about her relationship with Haymitch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Haymitch's role in the Hunger Games. How can be described? What are his faults? Does he have any redeeming qualities? If so, what are they? What is Haymitch's primary motivation?

Essay Topic 2

Determine who you believe is the protagonist of the Hunger Games and then examine that character closely. How would you describe this character? What is that character's motivation? What is that character fighting for? Does this character have any flaws?