The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
English 1 Summer Reading Assignment
Guided Reading Questions
DIRECTIONS: You are NOT required to complete the reading guide. However, the assessment you will take on the novel is an open-note/open-book assessment. If you complete these questions, you will be permitted to use them to help you complete the test.
Chapter 1
1. In detail, describe District 12.
2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?
3. Describe the relationship between Gale and Katniss. Do you have a relationship like this in your own life? Explain.
4. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair? Explain.
5. Who is selected at the reaping?
6. Why is District 12 surrounded by fences?
Chapter 2
1. How does Katniss save her sister from the reaping?
2. What kind of person do you think Peeta is? What evidence from the book led you to come to this conclusion?
3. How did Katniss’s mother react to her husband’s death?
Chapter 3
1. What instructions does Katniss leave for her mother?
2. What act of kindness does Peeta’s dad show to Katniss? How do you think this man might of influenced his son?
3. What advice does Gale give Katniss about surviving the games?
4. What is a mockingjay?
5. Who is Haymitch and what is his role in the games?
6. Does Katniss feel confident in her chances of winning?
Chapter 4
1. Do you think Haymitch will be helpful as a mentor? Why or why not?
2. What does Katniss mean when she says: “A Kind Peeta Mellark is far more dangerous to me than an unkind one”?
3. What happens to convince Haymitch that Peeta and Katniss might be fighters?
Chapter 5
1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual presentation and looks — what does this reveal about the belief systems of the Capitol?
2. Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.
3. How does the crowd respond to Katniss and Peeta during their grand entrance? What made it special?
Chapter 6
1. What is an Avox?
2. What prevents tributes from jumping off the roof? Why do you think this is in place?
3. What reasons would Peeta have for being curious about Gale?
Chapter 7
1. What are the pros and cons of Peeta and Katniss being coached together?
2. What reasons does Peeta give for thinking Katniss will be better than him in the arena?
3. What does Katniss do before the judges? Why might this act be considered controversial?
4. What are “Career Tributes”? Why are they dangerous?
Chapter 8
1. What does Katniss fear will happen as a result of her behavior before the judges?
2. Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately?
Chapter 9
1. Describe Katniss and Peeta’s costumes. Why do you think Cinna dressed them like this?
2. What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?
3. What advice does Cinna give Katniss?
4. What does Rue say will be her greatest strength in the arena?
Chapter 10
1. How does Katniss react to Peeta’s declaration once they are alone?
2. What does Peeta mean when he says the following: “I want to die as myself.”
3. What does Cinna make sure Katniss brings into the arena with her?
4. What is injected under Katniss’s skin before the games? Why?
Chapter 11
1. Who is the first person to die in the arena? How do they die?
2. How are the tributes notified that someone has died in the arena?
3. How do you think Katniss feels when she hears Peeta planning with the Careers?
4. What happens to the girl who lights a fire for warmth near Katniss’s hiding place?
Chapter 12
1. What are some of the conflicts faced by Katniss in chapter 12? (List at least 3)
Chapter 13
1. Describe the attack that occurs in this chapter.
2. What kind of injury does Katniss receive and how did she get it?
3. How does Katniss escape the careers when they find her near the pond?
Chapter 14
1. What does Haymitch send to Katniss?
2. Who does Katniss team up with? Why do you think she chose this person?
3. Who saves Katniss’ life?
4. What are Tracker Jackers?
Chapter 15
1. Compare and contrast why Katniss and Rue think Peeta saved Katniss’ life.
2. What did Katniss get from Glimmer’s body?
3. What is the punishment for eating crops in district 11?
Chapters 16-17
1. How does Katniss plan to strike at the Careers?
2. How does Katniss trigger the trap? What was the purpose of the trap?
3. What happens to the boy from District 13?
4. What does Katniss mean by a “hollow day”?
Chapter 18
1. How does Katniss mourn Rue? How is this a sign of protest against the Capitol?
2. How does Rue’s district show their gratitude for the way Katniss honored Rue?
3. What major rule change occurs at the end of this chapter?
Chapter 19
1. Where does Katniss find Peeta? What shape is he in?
2. Compare and contrast Katniss’ reaction to illness with how she describes how her mother and Prim react to illness back in the Seam. Why would Prim be better in the arena than Katniss during this situation with Peeta?
3. What does Katniss do in order to receive a gift from Haymitch? How does she figure out that she needs to do this?
4. How do you think Haymitch feels about Katniss and Peeta? Who do you think he believes to be the stronger competitor and why?
Chapter 20
1. What story does Katniss tell Peeta? What parts of the real story does she have to leave out because the Capitol is listening?
2. What is the purpose of the feast? Why does Katniss want to go?
3. How does Katniss trick Peeta so she can leave?
Chapter 21
1. What possible reason would Katniss have for worrying about Gale’s thoughts concerning Katniss and Peeta kissing?
2. How does Foxface outsmart the rest of the tributes at the feast?
3. Who saves Katniss and why? Why might this action upset the Capitol?
Chapter 22
1. Describe the story Peeta tells Katniss. What does this reveal about both Peeta and his father? What do we learn about Katniss’ father?
Chapter 23
1. Who do we find out is dead? Why does this upset Katniss and Peeta?
2. What are Katniss’ fears about surviving the games? What does she decide she will never do if she survives, and why does she decide this?
3. How does Peeta compare to Gale as a hunting partner?
Chapter 24
1. How is Peeta responsible for Foxface’s death?
Chapter 25
1. What are Muttations?
2. Describe Cato’s death.
3. Why are Peeta and Katniss not thrilled when they realize Cato is dead and they have won the games?
4. What announcement does Claudius make? Compare and contrast Peeta and Katniss’ reactions.
5. How do Peeta and Katniss outsmart the game makers?
Chapter 26
1. What advice does Haymitch give to Katniss?
2. What does Haymitch mean when he says: Don’t have to. He’s already there
3. What dangers do Katniss and Peeta still face despite the games being over?
Chapter 27
1. What startling discovery does Katniss make about Peeta during the interview?
2. How does Katniss explain the use of the berries during the interview?
3. Do you think Katniss was acting the whole time that she was in love with Peeta? Why or why not?
English 1 Summer Reading Assignment
Guided Reading Questions
DIRECTIONS: You are NOT required to complete the reading guide. However, the assessment you will take on the novel is an open-note/open-book assessment. If you complete these questions, you will be permitted to use them to help you complete the test.
Chapter 1
1. In detail, describe District 12.
2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?
3. Describe the relationship between Gale and Katniss. Do you have a relationship like this in your own life? Explain.
4. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair? Explain.
5. Who is selected at the reaping?
6. Why is District 12 surrounded by fences?
Chapter 2
1. How does Katniss save her sister from the reaping?
2. What kind of person do you think Peeta is? What evidence from the book led you to come to this conclusion?
3. How did Katniss’s mother react to her husband’s death?
Chapter 3
1. What instructions does Katniss leave for her mother?
2. What act of kindness does Peeta’s dad show to Katniss? How do you think this man might of influenced his son?
3. What advice does Gale give Katniss about surviving the games?
4. What is a mockingjay?
5. Who is Haymitch and what is his role in the games?
6. Does Katniss feel confident in her chances of winning?
Chapter 4
1. Do you think Haymitch will be helpful as a mentor? Why or why not?
2. What does Katniss mean when she says: “A Kind Peeta Mellark is far more dangerous to me than an unkind one”?
3. What happens to convince Haymitch that Peeta and Katniss might be fighters?
Chapter 5
1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual presentation and looks — what does this reveal about the belief systems of the Capitol?
2. Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.
3. How does the crowd respond to Katniss and Peeta during their grand entrance? What made it special?
Chapter 6
1. What is an Avox?
2. What prevents tributes from jumping off the roof? Why do you think this is in place?
3. What reasons would Peeta have for being curious about Gale?
Chapter 7
1. What are the pros and cons of Peeta and Katniss being coached together?
2. What reasons does Peeta give for thinking Katniss will be better than him in the arena?
3. What does Katniss do before the judges? Why might this act be considered controversial?
4. What are “Career Tributes”? Why are they dangerous?
Chapter 8
1. What does Katniss fear will happen as a result of her behavior before the judges?
2. Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately?
Chapter 9
1. Describe Katniss and Peeta’s costumes. Why do you think Cinna dressed them like this?
2. What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?
3. What advice does Cinna give Katniss?
4. What does Rue say will be her greatest strength in the arena?
Chapter 10
1. How does Katniss react to Peeta’s declaration once they are alone?
2. What does Peeta mean when he says the following: “I want to die as myself.”
3. What does Cinna make sure Katniss brings into the arena with her?
4. What is injected under Katniss’s skin before the games? Why?
Chapter 11
1. Who is the first person to die in the arena? How do they die?
2. How are the tributes notified that someone has died in the arena?
3. How do you think Katniss feels when she hears Peeta planning with the Careers?
4. What happens to the girl who lights a fire for warmth near Katniss’s hiding place?
Chapter 12
1. What are some of the conflicts faced by Katniss in chapter 12? (List at least 3)
Chapter 13
1. Describe the attack that occurs in this chapter.
2. What kind of injury does Katniss receive and how did she get it?
3. How does Katniss escape the careers when they find her near the pond?
Chapter 14
1. What does Haymitch send to Katniss?
2. Who does Katniss team up with? Why do you think she chose this person?
3. Who saves Katniss’ life?
4. What are Tracker Jackers?
Chapter 15
1. Compare and contrast why Katniss and Rue think Peeta saved Katniss’ life.
2. What did Katniss get from Glimmer’s body?
3. What is the punishment for eating crops in district 11?
Chapters 16-17
1. How does Katniss plan to strike at the Careers?
2. How does Katniss trigger the trap? What was the purpose of the trap?
3. What happens to the boy from District 13?
4. What does Katniss mean by a “hollow day”?
Chapter 18
1. How does Katniss mourn Rue? How is this a sign of protest against the Capitol?
2. How does Rue’s district show their gratitude for the way Katniss honored Rue?
3. What major rule change occurs at the end of this chapter?
Chapter 19
1. Where does Katniss find Peeta? What shape is he in?
2. Compare and contrast Katniss’ reaction to illness with how she describes how her mother and Prim react to illness back in the Seam. Why would Prim be better in the arena than Katniss during this situation with Peeta?
3. What does Katniss do in order to receive a gift from Haymitch? How does she figure out that she needs to do this?
4. How do you think Haymitch feels about Katniss and Peeta? Who do you think he believes to be the stronger competitor and why?
Chapter 20
1. What story does Katniss tell Peeta? What parts of the real story does she have to leave out because the Capitol is listening?
2. What is the purpose of the feast? Why does Katniss want to go?
3. How does Katniss trick Peeta so she can leave?
Chapter 21
1. What possible reason would Katniss have for worrying about Gale’s thoughts concerning Katniss and Peeta kissing?
2. How does Foxface outsmart the rest of the tributes at the feast?
3. Who saves Katniss and why? Why might this action upset the Capitol?
Chapter 22
1. Describe the story Peeta tells Katniss. What does this reveal about both Peeta and his father? What do we learn about Katniss’ father?
Chapter 23
1. Who do we find out is dead? Why does this upset Katniss and Peeta?
2. What are Katniss’ fears about surviving the games? What does she decide she will never do if she survives, and why does she decide this?
3. How does Peeta compare to Gale as a hunting partner?
Chapter 24
1. How is Peeta responsible for Foxface’s death?
Chapter 25
1. What are Muttations?
2. Describe Cato’s death.
3. Why are Peeta and Katniss not thrilled when they realize Cato is dead and they have won the games?
4. What announcement does Claudius make? Compare and contrast Peeta and Katniss’ reactions.
5. How do Peeta and Katniss outsmart the game makers?
Chapter 26
1. What advice does Haymitch give to Katniss?
2. What does Haymitch mean when he says: Don’t have to. He’s already there
3. What dangers do Katniss and Peeta still face despite the games being over?
Chapter 27
1. What startling discovery does Katniss make about Peeta during the interview?
2. How does Katniss explain the use of the berries during the interview?
3. Do you think Katniss was acting the whole time that she was in love with Peeta? Why or why not?
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