The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collings

Chapters 1 - 2

Why do the Hunger Games happen?  What do we know of District 12's history?

Vocabulary:
reap (3)
deterrent (4)
poaching (5)
verve (8)
tribute (22)
reek (24)

Chapters 3 - 4

What are Katniss' feelings towards Peeta?  What relationship did they have before the reaping?

Vocabulary:
apothecary (35)
fond (38)
decrepit (46)
gorge (50)
edible (51)
adore (55)
detest (56)

Chapters 5 - 6

Some of Katniss' actions have been considered rebellious so far, what are they?  How are they rebellious?

Vocabulary:
swathe (61)
sensible (68)
tangible (71)
barbarism (74)
debut (78)
mandatory (81)
smolder (83)

Chapters 7 - 8

Do you think Katniss' strategy of not showing off in front of others is smart?  Do you think it was wise to shoot at the judges?

Vocabulary:
assent (87)
sponsor (91)
adversary (92)
arrogance (95)
mediocre (96)
guffaw (107)
menace (111)

Chapters 9 - 10

How has Cinna helped Katniss with her preparations for the Hunger Games?  How might this help her survive?

Vocabulary:
posture (115)
radiant (121)
longevity (125)
elusive (125)
waft (137)
contender (141)
delectable (144)

Chapters 11 - 12

What things does Katniss absolutely need in order to survive the Games?  Which is THE most important?  Why?

Vocabulary:
 cornucopia(148)
salvation (149)
rejuvenate (152)
gait (161)
exertion (163)
canopy (165)
resist (169)
abstain (170)

Chapters 13 - 14

What are some of the mutations and changes that the Capitol has made to people, animals, and the environment?

Vocabulary:
uniformity (173)
quell (173)
abate (176)
tolerate (185)
reprieve (186)
fatigue (189)

Chapters 15 - 16

Who is Rue?  Where is she from?  What does she do?  What is important to her?

Vocabulary:
feeble (195)
prestigious (203)
observant (210)
forage (211)
perplex (216)
wily (218)

Chapters 17 - 18

In what ways have the Games been unfair?  Why do the people of the Capitol love them?

Vocabulary:
remedy (222)
fracture (227)
decadent (230)
embed (233)
audible (235)
melodic (240)
avenge (242)

Chapters 19 - 20

In your opinion, what are Peeta's true feelings about Katniss?  Is he playing a game?

Vocabulary:
oath (247)
ruse (250)
levity (253)
alleviate (254)
coax (262)
poise (269)
incompetent (272)

Chapters 21 - 22

Why do you think the sponsors keep sending things to Katniss and Peeta?

Vocabulary:
arduous (278)
forte (279)
agony (286)
futile (289)
respite (294)
banter (296)
deluge (299)

Chapters 23 - 24

What obstacles still stand in the way of Katniss surviving the Games?

Vocabulary:
surly (306)
peevish (308)
diminish (314)
relent (318)
deplete (326)
brace (329)

Chapters 25 - 27

How do Katniss and Peeta force the Capitol to change the rules of the Hunger Games?

Vocabulary:
callous (332)
veer (336)
tourniquet (228)
feral (348)
wallow (254)
arbitrary (355)