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“I volunteer!
” I gasp. “I volunteer as tribute!” At the outset of Chapter 2, just after Prim has been selected in the reaping, Katniss volunteers to serve as the female tribute for District 12 in the Hunger Games.
Why does Katniss volunteer Prim?
The reason Katniss volunteers is, of course,
to save Prim, her little sister
. … Moreover, she has years of experience hunting (and therefore killing) and is far less sensitive than her sister, making her more likely to survive the ordeal of the Games.
What is the famous line from The Hunger Games?
“
Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
.” “Destroying things is much easier than making them.” Here is the place where I love you.”
What is Katniss primary concern after she volunteers?
Katniss' primary concerns are
not her own survival, but the survival of her family
.
How does the audience respond after Katniss volunteers as tribute?
As a tribute to Katniss, the audience members
hold their three middle fingers of their left hand to their lips and then hold them out to Katniss
, a District 12 gesture that shows admiration, thanks, and goodbye to someone they love.
Is the things we love the most that destroy us?
Quote by
Suzanne Collins
: “It's the things we love most, that destroy us.”
What are the top 10 movie quotes?
- “Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.” Gone with the Wind (1939) …
- “I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.” The Godfather (1972) …
- “You don't understand! I coulda had class. …
- “Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” The Wizard of Oz (1939) …
- “Here's looking at you, kid.”
At what skill is gale better than Katniss?
| Question Answer | At what skill is Gale better than Katniss? setting snares | Who or what is Katniss named after? a plant with edible roots | Who gives Katniss the mockingjay pin? Madge | Why does the Capitol hold the Hunger Games? to remind the districts that they are powerless against it |
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Who is prim to Katniss?
Primrose “Prim” Everdeen was
Katniss Everdeen's younger sister
. Unlike her sister in many ways, Prim was the opposite of Katniss in both looks and character; having blonde hair like their mother, a gentle personality (unlike Katniss' prickly one), and a talent for healing, as opposed to Katniss' talent for hunting.
What does prim do when Katniss takes her place as a tribute?
Likewise, the crowd is displeased to have a twelve-year-old girl chosen as the tribute. Prim approaches the stage, but as she does, Katniss
darts
in front of her and volunteers to take her sister's place.
What secret does Peeta reveal at the end of his interview?
What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview? During the interview with Caesar, Peeta reveals that
he has a crush on someone
. When asked who it is Peeta hesitates and says that winning won't help winning her heart as she came with him. It is revealed that Peeta likes Katniss.
Who gives Katniss the mockingjay pin?
What: In the book, Katniss receives her iconic mockingjay pin from
schoolmate Madge Undersee
. (The pin originally belonged to Madge's aunt, who died in an earlier Hunger Games.) In the movie, Madge is nowhere to be seen, and Katniss receives the pin from one of the black marketeers in the Hob.
Why is it ironic that Effie calls District 12 barbaric?
Effie finds District Twelve “barbaric” because the people, in her mind,
act like savages because they have poor table manners and eat with their fingers
. She is not a mean-spirited or evil person, just rather fussy and self-centered.
What does Cinna ask Katniss if she is afraid of?
Usually the get-up has to do with the industry of the district. This means coal-mining. Katniss expects a coal miner outfit, but Cinna says no, this year, they're focusing instead on coal. He asks Katniss if she is
afraid of fire
.
Why is Katniss upset when Peeta is chosen as a tribute?
Why is Katniss upset when Peeta is chosen as a tribute?
She will wear her pin during the Hunger Games
. … Hope because after Peeta gave her bread and saved her from starvation Katniss saw him at school near them.
Who does Peeta say the Avox girl reminds him of and why does he lie?
Katniss senses that the adults are on edge after she recognizes the Avox, but Peeta rescues her again with his lie about
Delly Cartwright
.
