Reading Guide

The Hunger Games

Part 2: The Games Chapters 10-18 Chapter 10 Peeta doesnt want the Capitol to change him into a monster during the games. Is this a form of rebellion? Do people have to turn into a monster when they change? Who does Peeta say he would bet on to win the seventy-fourth Hunger Games? Chapter 11 How do alliances aid in survival? Do you believe Peeta is really in love with Katniss or is it a strategy?

Chapter 12 Why is Peeta traveling with the Careers? Is it a real alliance or a manipulation on his part?

How does Katniss stack up as a tribute in relation to the Careers? In what ways is she better than they are?

Chapter 13 Who started the fire? Why? What weapon does a Career have that Katniss notices?

Who does Katniss spot in a nearby tree? What does this person point out to her?

Chapter 14 How does Katniss escape the Careers? How does this affect herself?

What is Katniss best skill as a Tribute so far? Explain.

Chapter 15 Do you believe it is better for Katniss to have an ally? Why or why not? What is District Elevens industry?

Chapter 16 Do you think that Katniss and Rues plan to get to the Careers camp will be successful? Why or why not?

What is an obstacle that Katniss faces once she gets to the camp?

Chapter 17 Explain why Katniss went searching for Rue. What happened to Rue?

Chapter 18 What does Katniss do for Rue after she dies? Why is this so influential? How does Rues death affect Katniss?