Chapter 11 Answer

The Dripping Blood- this represents the bloodbath that was sure to have taken place at the Cornucopia.

The Light and The Dark Shading- represents the double sided look at the Games. There are good and bad things happening in these first 60 seconds.

The Cornucopia- represents a landmark, somewhere that the tributes now have to point them along their way, in a sense. It becomes the 'north star' of the Games.

The Knife- represents the one that was thrown at Katniss by Foxface and it nearly killed her in these first 60 seconds.

The Canteens- represent water, cleansing, something that is dyer to their situation and is vital for their survival.

The Bird- represents the flight of the tributes as they make decisions that will kill or save them.

The Collage Faces- represent the tributes. In this mess it is almost impossible to distinguish one tribute from another. The characters are also vague at this point so they could have any personality in the world.

The Survival Supplies- represent what is needed to make it in this bloodthirsty Game.

Chapter 11 Answer

The First 60 Seconds of the Hunger Games

the watch = this represents when Katniss's conflicting emotions over Peeta set her back at the beginning of the games. Also, Katniss only had sixty seconds to take in her surroundings.

the cornucopia = this represents the momentary decision Katniss had to make over whether she was going to obey Haymitch or go for the weapons.

the black and white = Katniss is constantly at odds with the Capitol, she wants to defy them to prove they don't own her.

the red = the conflict in the story is both bloody and tricky. Red is a color of strife and pain, Katniss has to live through the Hunger Games despite these variables. Red is also the color of a rebel. Katniss and Peeta are both rebels, but when they run off their plates they see things fly by and almost forget their morals and go to the bloodbath to get weapons, this is why the red is flying past their heads in the collage.

the bow and arrows = the weapons sit in the cornucopia taunting Katniss, but she makes the decision to be smart and avoid bloodshed.

the fire =  this is Katniss' image; her character traits reflect a fiery personality. Fire can overcome anything, but must be wary of water (this is ironic because water is what keeps you alive in the Hunger Games).

the shadowy man = the audience is following Katniss throughout the Hunger Games (through the use of hidden cameras), they shadow her every move in an almost unnatural way.

the girl running = this is Katniss, off a second late after the bell is sound. She is running to escape all the lies behind her and she wishes she could run from what lies ahead of her as well. Katniss has a heart on her chest because she is fully dedicated to winning, but she is not sure in her heart that she will. Katniss also is wearing the heart as a reminder to play her lovesick girl role with Peeta.

Chapter 11 Answer

Ollie Buzzell

There is buzzer with FOR GAMES on it.

A cornucopia filled with food.

A backpack, set on knives, pair of boots, bow, and arrows.

Apicture of a lake with a tree and a stream represent the setting and need for water.

The rest of the pictures show Katnisses confusion, feelings, and inside emotions.

The red background is showing the blood spilt on the last day.

Chapter 25 Question

What if the gamemakers had let Peeta and Katniss commit suicide? Why did they not let them in the first place?

Chapter 22 Question

Prioritize who you think is the most dangerous, or likely to win, at this stage in the game.

Chapter 26 Question

Develop a prediction for what you think will happen in the next book.

Chapter 27 Question

Devise a plan for Katniss and Peeta to use as they have to come together once again for the cameras and District 12.


-Hannah

Chapter 24 Question

What if Katniss, Peeta, and Cato had met by the lake without the beasts 'help'; what do you think would have happened?


-Hannah

Chapter 21 Question

Defend your decision on whether or not Katniss is actually falling for Peeta instead of just acting like they are in love.

-Hannah

Chapter 18 Question

Distinguish whether or not Katniss was sincere in her emotions about the fact that both she and Peeta could win the Games or if it was another part of the 'lovebirds' act that she was putting on for the public.

-Hannah

Chapter 15 Question

Compare Rue and Katniss's newly established alliance with the bond that Gene and Phineas shared in A Separate Peace and the alliances that the two boys made with other people in ASP.

-Hannah

Chapter 13 Question

Rate who you think the most dangerous people to Katniss are in the game including gamemakers and audience.

Chapter 19 Question

Appraise why you would support all the contestants from the same district joining together. Why would the gamemakers do this besides to make the audience happy?

Chapter 23 Question

Dissect the presence of dramatic irony in this chapter and much of the book.

Chapter 16 Question

Analyze Foxface's role in this chapter, and how she reminds readers of the other remaining players.

Chapter 20 Question

Defend Katniss's decision to drug Peeta to sleep so she can go get the blood poisoning medicine. Besides the obvious reason, why does Katniss need to go this far to show her affection for Peeta and how would this move help her image in the games?

Chapter 17 Question

Draw upon your previous experiences with sudden terror. Try to remember the feelings that strike you when you think something bad might have happened to someone you care about. Relate this to Katniss's emotional state when she hears Rue's scream.

Chapter 14 Question

Sift through the events of Chapter 14 and choose one that you think most impacted Katniss's game. Explain how.

Chapter 11 Question

Construct a collage of the first 60 seconds of the Hunger Games. Be sure to include the Cornucopia and the "blood bath" that ensues after the buzzer sounds.

(This will be the one Creating question required for our blog, when you post your comment try dropping a picture of your collage in the comment box. Thanks, good luck. I will participate in this one too.)

-Megan

Chapter 8 Question

Criticize Katniss's rash behavior in her private session with the gamemakers. In chapter 8 she seems to realizes it's true impact. How, exactly, might Katniss have hurt her family and all she fought to protect in the Seam by acting out so impulsively?

Chapter 10 Question

Analyze the last scene on the roof with Peeta and Katniss. How do their emotions and thoughts on the game differ? Why do you think so?

Chapter 12 Question

Here is the question for Chapter 12:

Summarize Katniss's feelings when she discovers Peeta may have abandoned her.

-
Hannah Dissinger

Chapter 9 Question

Here is the question for chapter 9:

Give an example of how Katniss trying to find her approach(ex. mysterious, ferocious etc.) for the first interview is similar to her trying to find her identity or anyone else for that matter. Is there any connection to the battle inside herself?


-
Hannah Dissinger

Chapter 7 Question

Describe how you would have acted in Katniss's position, when she was being ignored for a roast pig.

Chapter 5 Question

Recall how Katniss felt towards the people she met of who were of Capitol origin and continue with that thought to explain how her opinions set the tone for her experience as part of the Games.

Chapter 4 Question

Compare and contrast how Katniss and Gene both came to the same conclusion about their "enemy".

Chapter 1 Question

Explain how Katniss's loss of her dad has affected her survival skills and how it may help her in the games.

Chapter 6 Question

Identify the symbolism of fire used in this chapter and how it is important to the story as shown through this particular chapter.


- Hannah Dissinger

Chapter 2 Question

Identify the emotions Katniss must be feeling after she volunteers to take Prim's place in the Hunger Games.

Chapter 3 Question

Here is the question for Chapter 3:
Quote the part in this chapter that you believe to be the pithy quote of the chapter. This can be anything from a paragraph to a few words.

- Hannah Dissinger

First Emails

Hi Group Members,

By now you have received the website address to this blog (obviously) and a test email. Soon I will also send a modified blogging calendar by email attachment. We will be reading the book from the 20th through the 23rd, I believe. Email me if you have any thoughts or problems. Lets start blogging!

-Megan