Discussion Questions 1. What factors help determine getting a sponsor? Why is sponsorship important?
2. What is the main reason that Katniss is disappointed in herself for "losing her
*Answer in complete sentences
cool"? Who else does she feel she is letting down?
3. How would you feel if you were in Katniss' place in front of the judges?
4. How has the strategy of the District 12 tributes changed in this chapter?
5. Why do you think Peeta wants to be coached alone? What is Katniss' initial
reaction to this?
6. What does Katniss struggle with in her session with Haymitch? What is she afraid
of? How would you feel?
7. Why is it so important for her to be likeable in the interview?
8. What advice does Cinna give Katniss before her interview?
9. Describe Caesar Flickerman. What does he look like; What type of person is he?
10. What does Peeta admit to on stage at the interview to Caesar?

In shakespeare’s hamlet what word can be substituted for allusion in the phrase the illusion is that not only does larry us die as expected but hamlet is doomed to die by the poison on his own sword as

Which statement best expresses a claim a.although many people believe homework is a crucial part of school, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not be as valuable as once thoughtb.the amount of homework given by some high school teachers is insane and actually has negative effects on other important aspects of a student's life c.i would have so much more time to do the extracurricular activities and hobbies i enjoy if i did not have to spend most of my evenings doing homework d.some schools have adopted homework policies that limit the amount of homework that teachers are allowed to assign their students each night

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