The Hunger Games ~ Ch 1

Chapter 1

1. Describe District 12.
~ District 12 is the last district of all the districts. It is the poorest of all districts. They mine coals in that district underground. Since they are the most poor they can't afford enough meals for their families. That is how I describe district 12.

2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?

~ The illegal activity that Katniss does is hunting. She does this to support her family. She hunts because her father died in the mines. She also hunts because they can't afford food. That is why she hunts.

3. Describe the relationship between Gale and Katniss. Do you have a relationship like this in your own life? Explain.

~Gale and Katniss are good friends. They are a team when they hunt. They look out for each other. I do have a relationship like this. It's with my mom, she is my best friend and we look out for each other.

4. How is Madge different from Katniss and Gale?

~ Madge is the mayors daughter. She's not as poor as them. She can afford the things they can't. She doesn't need to hunt in the woods. That is how she is different from them.

5. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair? Explain.
Reaping day is the day they choose a boy and a girl to participate in the Hunger Games. No, i don't think this is fair. It is not fair because people that are twelve can be picked and they really don't stand a chance. Other districts might pick eighteen year olds and the twelve year olds have to compete with them. That is what I think of the reaping.

6. Who is selected at the reaping?
~ Primrose Everdeen is selected. (she is only 12)

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