Comprehension Questions: The Hunger Games

Comprehension Questions

1. The Hunger Games is written in the first-person, present tense. How does this affect the story?



2. In what ways is Katniss well prepared to be a contestant in the Hunger Games?


3. How do Katniss's feelings about Peeta evolve over the course of the book?


4. Besides the Hunger Games, what other ways does the Capitol control the districts and their people? What are some signs of resistance both from the districts and within the Capitol?


5. The Hunger Games are meant to dehumanize the tributes. In what ways do some tributes resist this and show compassion for others?


6. What is the significance of the mockingjay pin that also appears on the book's cover?


7. What characters or plot points were left undeveloped in this book that you believe will be explored in future books in the series?