Hunger Games Chapter 1 Comprehension Questions

1. Describe District 12.
District 12 nicknamed the seam is a very scary place. Its located within the woods. Its surrounded by a high chain linked fence with barbed wire at the top, wich protects the people from any dangerous animals behind it. It is described as a very poor city. People must fight for  their own food. Families must work hard to support thier families by coal mining.

2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?
The illegal activity Katniss participates in doing is hunting beyond her district in the woods. No one is allowed to step inside the woods. However Katniss risks doing this activity to suppport her family. She is the only in her family capable of doing this because her father is no longer with them. Katniss learned alot from her father about hunting before he died. She took all she knew from him to go on her own and hunt byherself.

3. Describe  the relationship between Gale and Katniss? Do you have a relationship like this in your life?
The relationship between Gale and Katniss is very amusing. They act as if they were brother and sister. They seem as if they're always there for eachother no matter what. Gale always awaits for her in the woods to hunt. They share the same story of their lifestyle. They have alot in common. Gale always put a smile on Katniss's face. He is the only one she can be herself with. They have a very strong relationship and care much for eachother. I have a similar relationship with my bestfriend. She's like my sister my other half(: We're always there for eachother and she always puts a smile on my face. I feel very comfortable with her. She means alot to me.

4. How is Madge different from Gale and Katniss?
Madge is one of the 'rich kids'. She's the daughter of the Mayor, wich is a big deal to Katniss and Gale. She wears expensive clothing. Dresses high-class. And has no problem worrying to provide for her family. Madge's name has a lower chance being chosen in the reaping because her name has not been entered alot. Unlike Gale's and Katniss's name. Theirs have been entered alot! They have a better chance of being chosen in the reaping.

5. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair?
The reaping is a serving to the dark days as punishment, so they call "The Hunger Games." All twelve districts are to pick one girl and one boy to participate in the game. In total it adds to twenty-four players.  They are moved to a anonymous big outdoor arena where they must fight thier way to survive, while being on live tv. Last person standing wins!

6. Who is selected at the reaping?
Primrose Everdeen.


Important Quotes: (4 minimum)
1. "District Twelve. Where you can starve to death in safety"
2. "Taking the kids from our districts, forcing them to kill one another while we watch - this is the Capitals way of reminding us how totally we are at their mercy"
3. "In the woods waits the only person with whom i can be myself. Gale."
4. "How could i leave Prim, who is the only person in the world i'm certain i love?"