***REMEMBER: use evidence from the novel during your discussion
Chapter 1
Would you live in District 12? Explain. How is Panem an “oppressive” country? Do you think there are places like Panem on earth today?
Would you live in District 12? Explain. How is Panem an “oppressive” country? Do you think there are places like Panem on earth today?
Chapter 2Do you think Katniss’ anger towards her mother is justified? How might Katniss’ only previous encounter with Peeta affect her during the games?
Chapter 3What do you think Gale wanted Katniss to remember? Do you think they might be more than “just friends”?
Chapter 4
Why do you think Haymitch drinks so much? Why has he let himself go?
Why do you think Haymitch drinks so much? Why has he let himself go?
Chapter 5
How are the people of the Capitol different from those who live in the districts? Why do you think they are different?
How are the people of the Capitol different from those who live in the districts? Why do you think they are different?
Chapter 6
Why is Kat ashamed of not helping the boy and girl who were being chased by the Capitol hovercraft?
Why is Kat ashamed of not helping the boy and girl who were being chased by the Capitol hovercraft?
Chapter 7What do you think Peeta meant when he said, “She has no idea. The effect she can have”? What kind of score would you give Katniss if you wer a Gamemaker?
Chapter 8What do Kat’s fears reveal about her personality?
Chapter 9How does Kat initially feel about Peeta`s request to train separately? What does this reveal about her?
Chapter 10Is Peeta’s crush real, or is it just part of his strategy? What do you think ist he importance of the gold pin Madge gave to Katniss? Will it help her in some way? What does it represent or symbolize?
Chapter 11
Is it savage to watch people kill each other on television? What does the popularity of the Hunger Games say about the people who watch it? Compare the Games to our reality television today. Are there some similarities? What does the popularity of some reality television shows say about our society? Why do you think Peeta joined the Career Tributes?
Is it savage to watch people kill each other on television? What does the popularity of the Hunger Games say about the people who watch it? Compare the Games to our reality television today. Are there some similarities? What does the popularity of some reality television shows say about our society? Why do you think Peeta joined the Career Tributes?
Chapter 14
Why do you think Rue helps Katniss? Why do you think Peeta saved Katniss?
Why do you think Rue helps Katniss? Why do you think Peeta saved Katniss?
Chapter 15
The punishment for eating crops in District 11 is public whipping. Is this fair? Can you think of any punishments in our society that are unduly harsh?
The punishment for eating crops in District 11 is public whipping. Is this fair? Can you think of any punishments in our society that are unduly harsh?
Chapter 16
Rue loves music more than anything else. Why do you think music is so important to humans in general?
Rue loves music more than anything else. Why do you think music is so important to humans in general?
Chapter 18How is decorating Rue with flowers a sign of protest? What is she protesting? Why won’t it be shown much on television?
Chapter 20
Was it right to drug Peeta? What would you have done if you were in Kat’s position?
Was it right to drug Peeta? What would you have done if you were in Kat’s position?
Chapter 21
What role does karma play in the games? Do you believe karma plays a role in real life? Explain your reasoning for or against this belief.
What role does karma play in the games? Do you believe karma plays a role in real life? Explain your reasoning for or against this belief.
Chapter 22
Katniss suggests that Peeta can’t understand some things because his family isn’t as poor as hers or Gale’s. Is this fair? Do you think it is true? Why is it important to consider things from other people’s perspectives?
Katniss suggests that Peeta can’t understand some things because his family isn’t as poor as hers or Gale’s. Is this fair? Do you think it is true? Why is it important to consider things from other people’s perspectives?
Chapter 23When a person wins the lottery, their personality often changes. Why do you think this happens? Why is Katniss afraid of winning? Do you think she might change? How might you change if you won the lottery and never had to work or go to school again?
Hello Mrs. Brown! Do we have to finish all these discussion questions on our own or do we just leave them to do during class with our groups?
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