Religion

In a book that features many moral issues, religion and God do not appear anywhere in the book.  Why do you think Suzanne Collins left out religion in her book?  Do you think that was a good choice?

How would the book be different if Katniss and Peeta had been very religious people?  Would you have liked that better or worse?

Courage

Many of the tributes had to show an extraordinary amount of courage in the hunger games.  Who do you think was the most courageous player?  Give some examples of why you think they acted bravely.

Are you a courageous person?  Have you ever faced a situation where you had to act bravely?

Catching Fire

The sequel to The Hunger Games is called Catching Fire.  What does that title make you think about?

Make some predictions about what you think will happen to Katniss and Peeta in Catching Fire. 

The Ending

What did you think of the end of the book?  Did you like it?  Why or why not?


Do you think Peeta is really in love with Katniss?  Explain your opinion.

Do you think Katniss is really in love with Peeta?  Explain your opinion?

Foxface

How would you describe the character of Foxface?  How does she act?  Do you think she is a good competitor in the games?

Were you surprised by Foxface's death or at least by how she died?  Why or why not?

Why didn't Katniss and Peeta ever form an alliance with Foxface?

If They Win...

In chapter 23 Katniss thinks about what her life would be like if she won the games.  She would get a new house in the Victor's Village where she and her family could stay.  Think about how her life would change if she won the games.

How would her life change for the better? 

What would be some of the challenges she would face returning home?

How might her relationships with Gale and her mom have changed since the start of the novel?