NOVEL GUIDE

The Hunger Games

By: Suzanne Collins

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Theseus and the MinotaurKing Minos of Crete was a powerful man, feared by the rulers of the lands around him. When he demanded goods or men for his great armies, they felt they had to agree. When he demanded they send tributes to honor him, they sent them without question. It was the only way they could stop him going to war with them. But his demands on Athens became too much for them to bear.

King Minos had a great palace built for himself. Inside this palace, Minos had built a giant maze, a Labyrinth, and, at the center of the maze, he kept a terrifying creature, - the Minotaur. Now this was no ordinary animal; it was a monster, half man and half bull.

It was powerful and savage and it loved to eat the flesh of the humans who had been shut into the labyrinth by King Minos. They would wander through the maze, completely lost, until at last they came face to face with the Minotaur. Not a great way to die really.

As for Athens, Minos demanded that every year the King send him seven young men and seven young women.

"Why do we send these young people to Crete every year?" Theseus asked his father, the King of Athens. "And why is it that none of them ever return?"

"Because if we did not send them, Minos would wage war on us and it is a war that we would not win," said King Aegeus. "And they do not return because they do not go to Crete as slaves. They go as food for the Minotaur."

"Father, this is terrible," shouted Theseus, "we cannot let this go on. We cannot sacrifice any more of our young citizens to this tyrant. When it is time to send the next tribute, I will go as one of them and I vow that it is the last time the Minotaur will be fed with the flesh of any of our people."

Try as he might, his father could not persuade him to change his mind. Aegeus reminded him that every year, other young men had sworn to slay this terrible beast and they had never been seen again.

Theseus insisted that he understood the dangers but would succeed. "I will return to you, father," cried Theseus, as the ship left the harbor wall, "and you will be proud of your son."

"Then I wish you good luck, my son," cried his father, "I shall keep watch for you every day. If you are successful, take down these black sails and replace them with white ones. That way I will know you are coming home safe to me."

As the ship docked in Crete, King Minos himself came down to inspect the prisoners from Athens. He enjoyed the chance to taunt the Athenians and to humiliate them even further.

"Is this all your king has to offer this year?" he jeered. "Such puny creatures. Hardly

even a snack for the mighty creature within the labyrinth. Anyway, let's get on with it. I am not a hard-hearted man, so I will let you choose which one goes first into the Minotaur's den. Who is it to be?"

Theseus stepped forward.

"I will go first. I am Theseus, Prince of Athens and I do not fear what is within the walls of your maze."

"Those are brave words for one so young and so feeble. But the Minotaur will soon have you between its horns. Guards, open the labyrinth and send him in."

Standing behind the king, listening, was his daughter, Ariadne. From the moment she set eyes on Theseus, Ariadne fell in love with him. As she listened to her father goading and taunting the young prince, she decided that she would help him. As he entered the labyrinth and the guards walked away, she called softly to him.

"Theseus, take this," she whispered. "Even if you kill the Minotaur, you will never find your way out again."

She threw him a great ball of string and he tied one end of it to the entrance. He smiled at her, turned and began to make his way into the maze, the string playing out behind him as he went.

Theseus walked carefully through the dark, foul-smelling passages of the labyrinth, expecting at any moment to come face-to-face with the creature. He did not have long to wait. Turning a corner, with his hands held out in front of him feeling his way, he suddenly touched what felt like a huge bony horn.

In an instant his world turned upside-down, quite literally. He was picked up between the Minotaur's horns and tossed high into the air. When he landed on the hard cold stone, he felt the animal's huge hooves come down on his chest. Every last breath seemed to be knocked out of him and he struggled to stay alive in the darkness.

But Theseus was no ordinary man. He was the son of the King, he was brave and he was stubborn. As the Minotaur bellowed in his ear and grabbed at him with its hairy arms, Theseus found a strength which he did not know he possessed.

He grabbed the animal's huge horns, and kept on twisting the great head from side to side. As the animal grew weak, Theseus gave one almighty tug on the head, turning it almost right around. The creature's neck snapped; it gurgled its last breath and fell to the floor with an enormous thud.

It was over; he had done it. The Minotaur was dead. All he had to do was make his way out of...and then he realized the awful truth. In the struggle, he had let go of the string, his lifeline. Theseus felt all over the floor in the pitch darkness and kept thinking he had found it, only to realize that he all he had was a long wiry hair from the Minotaur.

Despair set in and Theseus wondered if this was where his life would end, down in the

dark, all alone, next to the stinking body. Then, his hand brushed a piece of string and, with a whoop of delight, he knew he had found the thread which would lead him back out. As he neared the entrance of the labyrinth, the darkness began to fade and he made out the figure of Ariadne, waiting for his return.

"You must take me back to Athens with you," she cried, "My father will kill me when he finds out that I have helped you."

"But of course you must come with us," said Theseus, "it would be cruel to leave you here." Quickly and quietly, they unfurled the great black sails of their ship and headed for home.

"I cannot believe how my life as changed," said Ariadne, as they sailed across the calm seas towards Athens. "To think that I am free of my cruel father and that I will soon be married to a great prince."

"Married?" said Theseus, "Oh, yes, that will be...er... wonderful." But in truth, Theseus did not really find her attractive.

So, when their ship docked at an island on their way home, to collect fresh water, Theseus sent Ariadne off to find bread and fruit. The moment she was gone, he set sail and left her on the island. Now, you might think that this was a bad way to reward someone who had helped him and had saved him from certain death.

The Gods clearly thought the same thing, for they had a further horror in store for him, as a punishment for his ungrateful treatment of the young girl.

In his haste to get away, Theseus forgot to change his sails to white. King Aegeus, waiting on the headland, saw the ship approaching with its black sails flying in the wind.

"My son has failed and he is dead," he cried. And in despair, he flung himself from the cliff into the raging waters below. From that day on, the sea was named in memory of Theseus' father, and to this day, it is known as the Aegean Sea.

The Hunger Games Video GuideAbout the Author: Suzanne CollinsWatch the interview with Suzanne Collins about her novel, The Hunger Games (2008), on the website: www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/videos/suzanne-collins-message.htm

Answer the following questions:

Classical Inspiration (video: 1:46)1. What story inspired her to create The Hunger Games? _______________________________

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2. What message did Crete give to the people of Athens? ______________________________

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3. How is the story inspired by Roman times? ________________________________________

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Contemporary Inspiration (video 1:13)4. How did Collins put a contemporary spin on The Hunger Games? _____________________

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5. The games are required viewing not only for entertainment purposes, but what is the second

(and most important reason) the citizens are required to view them? ___________________

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Desensitization (video 1:20)6. What is desensitization? (Not in video--answer from discussion) ______________________

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7. Do you share Collins’ fear that we are becoming desensitized to war and violence because we

see it so often on TV? Why or why not? _________________________________________

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Responses to the book (video :56)8. Collins hopes that it does make people think about what they _____________ in a more

reflective way. What does this statement mean? _____________________________________

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9. What are some of the themes of the book, according to Collins? _______________________

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10. This book, more than anything else she has written, has depended upon the

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Getting Personal (video 4:10)11. List three things (or facts) about Suzanne Collins that interested you. __________________

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12. What three things would she take with her if she were on a deserted island? ____________

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13. What three things would YOU take if you were on a deserted island? ___________________

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Answer the following AFTER reading the novel

Most Difficult Part (video: 2:04)What was the most difficult part(s) for Collins to write? _______________________________

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What parts did she like (one story in particular) and why? _____________________________

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Key Facts OutlineFull Title:Author:Genre:

Date of 1st Publication:Narrator:

Point of View:

Tone:Why?

Mood:Why?

Setting:

Protagonist:

Antagonist:

External Conflict/s:

Internal Conflict/s:

Rising Action: 1.____________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________

Climax:

Falling Action: 1.____________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________

Resolution:

Theme/s & Explanation:

Symbol/s & Explanation:

Muttations

Capital “Muttations”

Mutts

Animal or Thing (or Combo) it

Looks Like

How is it different?

Tracker Jacker(page 185

description)

Jabberjay(p.43)

Mockingjay (p.43)

Wolf Mutt (description on

page 331)

Symbolism

Symbol How it appears (is described) in the novel: What it represents

bread (Peeta’s Bread)

dandelion Katniss sees Peeta in school and is reminded of how he saved her life by giving her the bread; then she notices a dandelion & remembers that her dad taught her which plants were safe to eat (dandelions are one of the most nutritious plants you can eat). She sees a dandelion again after she chucks the cookies Peeta’s dad gave her out the train window (foreshadowing that she can survive).

Survival, hope

mockingjay

mockingjay pin

Peeta

the “silent salute”

the woods

katniss (from arrowhead plant)

Katniss’ outfits

Rue

Rue’s flowers

Bread from district 11

Themes

Theme How the theme is represented in the story

violence/war -The Hunger Games event--children being forced to kill one another, often in brutal, violent ways.-The knowledge of the rebellion against the Capitol

survival

Humanity and inhumanity

government control

reality TV/desensitization

Hope

Love

Hunger/Starvation

Friendship

Trust

Survival Study Guide

Directions: Answer the following questions after you read each chapter. This guide provides you with the questions, NOT the space to answer them. You must answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure that your answers are through and in a complete sentence.

Part I: “The Tributes”

Chapter 11. What is the reason for the Hunger Games?2. District 12 is known for the production of what?3. What is a tesserae? How does it put certain people at a disadvantage?4. How is Katniss able to support her family after her father's death?5. Who is first chosen to go to the Hunger Games?Chapter 21. What is Katniss' connection to Peeta?2. What are the differences in volunteering between districts? Why?3. Why does seeing the dandelion after her father's death give Katniss hope?Chapter 31. Who visits Katniss in the Justice building? What are two items given to her?2. What are Mocking Jays?3. What is the significance of Haymitch to Peeta and Katniss?Chapter 41. How does Katniss' attitude towards Peeta change?2. How do the District 12 tributes get Haymitch to take them seriously?3. What is the first honest advice that Haymitch gives them?Chapter 51. What are some differences Katniss notes between the Capitol and her own District 12?2. What's unusual about District 12's costume?3. What does Cinna ask Katniss and Peeta to do just before they ride out in their chariot? What is the purpose of this gesture?4. Why is it so hard for Katniss to trust Peeta's kindness?Chapter 61. What is an Avox?2. How does Katniss know the Avox?Chapter 71. What do Katniss and Peeta believe to be each others' skills?2. What are Career Tributes and how are they a threat?3. What are some skills that District 12 tributes learn during training?4. Why does Rue have an effect on Katniss?5. What does Katniss do to get the Gamemakers' attention?Chapter 81. What do the scores mean to tributes? What scores do Peeta and Katniss receive?2. How did Katniss and Gale meet?3. What change in training does Haymitch tell Katniss about?Chapter 91. Describe Katniss' interview attire and training.2. How does Haymitch suggest she behave? How does Cinna?3. What does the reader discover about Peeta during his interview?

Part II: “The Games”

Chapter 101. Why does Peeta say he reveals his love for Katniss?2. What is Peeta's main concern during the Games?3. How does the Capitol view previous arenas?4. How many Hunger Games have there been? How many tributes have died?5. What happened with the former tribute Titus?Chapter 111. What is the Cornucopia? How many tributes are killed there? What does Katniss get from the Cornucopia?2. Why is Katniss angry at the tribute that started the fire?3. How do the remaining tributes know who is still alive?4. Who is hunting in the pack?Chapter 121. What is Katniss struggling to find?2. In what ways is Katniss "playing the game"?3. Why doesn't Haymitch send Katniss water?Chapter 131. What new threat does Katniss face?2. How do the Gamemakers control the events of the Games?3. What slows Katniss down?4. Who finds her?Chapter 141. Who helps Katniss escape from the Careers? How?2. What does Haymitch send Katniss?3. What does Katniss get from Glimmer's body? Why is this so important to her?4. What does Peeta do when he finds her?5. What are the effects of the tracker jacker stings on Katniss?Chapter 156. Who forms an alliance with Katniss?7. How does this alliance benefit both parties?8. What are some differences between District 11 and District 12?Chapter 161. What is Katniss' offensive attack?2. In what ways are the Careers at a disadvantage?3. What important information does Rue provide?4. What is Rue's favorite thing? How does this connect to Katniss?5. Why can't Katniss get to the bounty of supplies? How is she able to destroy it?Chapter 1766. What happens to Katniss in the explosion?67. Why does Katniss leave the rendezvous point?68. What happens to Rue?Chapter 181. What does Katniss do for Rue?2. Who sponsors a gift for her? What is it?3. How does Katniss' attitude change after Rue's death?4. What rule change do the Gamemakers announce?

Part III: “The Victor”Chapter 191. How does Katniss find Peeta?2. What is Peeta's true talent?3. How does Katniss treat Peeta's wound?4. Where do they hide out?5. How and why do they get the pot of broth?Chapter 201. What is Peeta's condition?2. How do the Gamemakers try to entice the tributes? What does Katniss think they have for her?3. What does Haymitch send Katniss? Why?Chapter 211. Who is the first to get their pack?2. Who catches Katniss?3. Why does Thresh let Katniss go?4. Why does Katniss think Cato will go after Thresh and not her?Chapter 221. How does Katniss compare Peeta to Gale?2. What happens with the weather?3. How does Katniss get the feast?Chapter 231. Why does Thresh's death affect Katniss?2. Who is left in the arena?3. What Katniss' fears if she wins the Games?4. What happens to Foxface?Chapter 241. How do the Gamemakers try to drive the last tributes together?2. How does Katniss feel about Cato?3. How do the final three meet up?Chapter 251. What attacks the last three tributes?2. How does Katniss use her last arrow?3. What happens when the Gamemakers revoke the rule change?4. Who wins the Hunger Games?Chapter 261. How does the Capitol heal Katniss?2. What does Haymitch reveal to Katniss before she sees the crowd?

Chapter 271. What goes on during the final interview?2. What happened to Peeta's leg?3. Why does Katniss feel torn in the end?4. What does Peeta realize?

Vocabulary: The Hunger Games

Word DefinitionUtopia

Dystopiaentrails p.4

reaping p.10apothecary p.8

iridescentparaffin p.11tesserae p.13meager p.13

racketeers p.17sustenance p.18

tribute p.18repentance p.19

treasonsynonymous

p.22tenuous p.25plaited p.27

insurmountable p. 36

maces p. 39anti-climactic p. 39sanctioned p.41demeanor p.45decrepit p.46

inexplicable p.51tureen p.55

cornucopia p.58swathe p.61

affectations p.63

adversaries p.79deluged p.86

oblivious p.93surly p.99sic p.104

irredeemably p.104mediocre p.113

banal p.115ferocity p.118

gossamer p.126anecdote p.130

urn p.134catacombs p.143

serrated p.151smoldering p.158foresight p.164

imprudent p. 164inferno p.174vipers p. 175stupor p.180fiend p.182

bravado p. 183befuddled p.191noxious p. 197

prestigious p.203evasion p.207

rendezvous p.213copse p.214

impotence p.236despondency p.238

pariah p.247incapacitated p.249

scrupulously p.249ruse p.250

peruse p.252stalemate p.275arduous p.278

emanating p.281ominous p.282poised p.283sadistic p.287futile p.289

dappled p.289plaintively p.294repellent p.306peevishly p.308extricating p.312emaciated p.318dissonant p.329

intersperse p.329wielding p.329attributes p.331asphyxiation p.336revoked p.342

immobile p.346feral p.348

cadences p.350garish p.354

contrived p.355arbitrary p.355benign p.355rapport p.367palpable p.373

Tributes & Their DistrictsKeep notes as you are reading.

District # Industry (for the Capitol)

Male Tribute Female Tribute When/How They Die

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The Hunger Games Arena Name: ________________________ Part III ActivityDirections: Using context clues from the text, draw a picture of the arena for the 74th annual Hunger Games. Make sure you label all the areas and landmarks on your map. The 20-ft. high cornucopia is drawn for you. (See pages 148-151 for a partial description.)

Characters: The Hunger Games

Character Who is this person?How does s/he look

and act?Notable

quote/thought/action Reminds me of….

Katniss Everdeen

Primrose Everdeen

Mr. Everdeen

Mrs. Everdeen

Gale Hawthorne

Greasy Sae

Peacekeepers

How does s/he look Notable

Character Who is this person? and act? quote/thought/action Reminds me of….

Effie Trinket

Haymitch Abernathy

Mayor Undersee

Madge Undersee

Mr. Mellark

Peeta Mellark

President Snow

How does s/he look and act?

Notable quote/thought/action

Character Who is this person? Reminds me of….

Cinna

Portia

Avox Girl

Caesar Flickerman

Rue

Thresh

Foxface

Character Who is this person?How does s/he look

and act?Notable

quote/thought/action Reminds me of….

Cato

Clove

Glimmer

Claudius Templesmith

Flavius

Venia

Octavia

Hunger Games Anticipation Guide

Statement/s Agree or Disagree Explain your philosophy using examples After reading Chapter 1, do you feel the same or differently from the main

character? Give examples from the text.

There are some situations where it’s okay to break the law. Some rules are made to be broken.

It is never okay to kill humans.

If a government is wrong, the citizens of that country need to do something about it.

Plastic surgery is a personal choice, and could be viewed as a fashion statement or an art form.

Statement/s Agree or Disagree Explain your philosophy using examples After reading Chapter 1, do you feel the same or differently from the main

character? Give examples from the text.Older siblings need to take care of and responsibility for their younger siblings.

Poaching is wrong.

Having children is always a good decision.

Reality TV is an exciting form of entertainment.