Discussion Questions *Answer in complete sentences
1. Why does Katniss push Peeta after the interviews?
2. How does her team say the "love story" will help Katniss and Peeta?
3. What are the two things Haymitch shares as final pieces of advice?
4. What does Cinna share with Katniss during their final conversation?
5. Describe the setting of the arena. How might this work to Katniss' advantage?
6. What causes Katniss to change her mind about the bow and arrows?
7. What are the contents of Katniss' pack?
8. Why does Peeta join the pack of Careers at the start of the Games? What does
he hope to gain?
9. Why do you think the Careers accept peeta into their group?
10. How would you feel if you were Katniss ?

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Why isn’t the mood saddened by this tragic event

What textual evidence in “all the lovely stars” indicates that christina regretted her initial response to her mother’s plan togo to arizona for spring break? a.)christina builds a miniature desert in an old aquarium for mother. b.)christina squeezed her mother’s hand when she got home from school. c.)christina was worried when she learned that her mother’s ankle was broken. d.)christina knows her mother is concerned about her well-being while she is at the hospital.