tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40819582002273949402024-02-07T01:13:17.682-05:00Mr. Hermance's Reading Comprehension ClassA place for discussion of class reading for Mr. Hermance's Reading Comp class at the Norman Howard SchoolMr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-2558175526025943162010-06-01T08:16:00.000-04:002010-06-01T08:18:11.378-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 15<ol><li>Why can’t Ender come back to earth? </li><li>What happens to Locke and Demosthenes? </li><li>Why does Ender want to go to the buggers’ home world? </li><li>How did the buggers control Ender’s computer game? What does he find when he looks behind the mirror? </li><li>Why does Ender refer to himself as Speaker for the Dead? Whose deaths does he speak?</li><li>What mission does Ender go on at the end of the book? </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-40233892647823306772010-06-01T08:13:00.000-04:002010-06-01T08:14:55.457-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 14 (Part 3)<ol><li>At first, working together brings Ender and his squadron leaders close together. What effect does fighting long simulations and battles have on them though- how does it change their relationship?</li><li>Ender is either going over replays or fighting in the simulator almost constantly. What effect does this have on him mentally and physically and what is Mazer’s reaction to this?</li><li>Why do some of Ender’s squadron leaders collapse? </li><li>There is quite a bit of symbolism in the dreams that Ender has. Choose one symbol and explain why that is so important to Ender.</li><li>What is Ender’s final examination in Command School?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-31685054835031332632010-05-28T09:29:00.001-04:002010-05-28T09:31:01.409-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 14 (Part 2)<ol><li>Ender was either with Mazer Rackham or locked in his room. Why wasn’t Ender allowed to roam freely? </li><li>What do you believe is the reason that Mazer cannot be the commander for the fleet this time?</li><li>What is the difference between the way that buggers think and the way that humans think? Why is this important to Mazer and Ender?</li><li>What is Mazer’s purpose now that Ender is learning how to control a fleet of ships?</li><li>How is Mazer treating Ender and why does he do this?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-78749297969599883862010-05-26T08:36:00.001-04:002010-05-26T08:40:57.578-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 14 (Part 1)<blockquote><p align="center">“The other children.”<br />“You were brought here to take care of Ender Wiggin.”<br />“Just curious. Remember, they were all my students at one time or another.”</p></blockquote><ol><li>Who are the children that Graff and Chamrajnagar are talking about?</li><li>Why is Ender so uncomfortable on Eros?</li><li>What did the “old man” do to Ender that he was so unused to?</li><li>Why did Ender’s “teacher” attack him? What lesson did this teach Ender?</li><li>What do Ender and his teacher have in common- who have they both learned from?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-33832951875891185542010-05-24T10:04:00.001-04:002010-05-24T10:05:39.430-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 13 (Part 2)<ol><li>Why was it important that Ender come back to Earth, according to Graff?</li><li>Why does Ender believe that Graff tells him the truth and shows some affection toward him? Do you agree with Ender?</li><li>List three things that Graff explains to Ender about the Buggers and the war.</li><li>What secret about the Second War has been kept from the population of Earth?</li><li>When does Graff estimate that Ender will need to be ready for command?</li><li>Why did the Buggers attack Earth? Did they realize what they were doing? </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-88010547909249936872010-05-24T09:58:00.000-04:002010-05-24T10:03:21.731-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 13 (Part 1)<ol><li>What has the IF learned about “Locke” and “Demosthenes”? What do they plan to do about them?</li><li>How does Graff force Valentine to go with him?</li><li>Why does Graff need Valentine? What is “wrong” with Ender?</li><li>What scares Ender the most about fighting and about why he is so good at it?</li><li>What does Ender truly want from Peter?</li><li>How does Valentine betray Ender and how does she feel about this?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-58294267834884070342010-05-20T12:05:00.001-04:002010-05-20T12:08:10.208-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 12<ol><li>Why won’t the adults save Ender from Bonzo? Does Ender think the teachers will save him from real danger? </li><li>How many boys come to beat Ender up in the shower? How does Ender control the situation so he only has to fight one? </li><li>Who comes to save Ender? How does his intervention ensure Ender’s death? </li><li>How is the fight with Bonzo similar to the earlier fight with Stilson? </li><li>What happens to all of the soldiers in Dragon Army? What happens to Ender?</li><li>How does the author remind us that these boys are still children? </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-84793460385685954742010-05-18T11:58:00.001-04:002010-05-18T12:01:08.822-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 11<ol><li>What lessons does Ender learn from his battle with Rabbit Army? </li><li>How does Ender inspire confidence and loyalty in the soldiers in his army? </li><li>Why does Ender begin to watch the propaganda videos from the First and Second Invasions? </li><li>Describe Dragon’s battle with Salamander. How does Ender insult Bonzo Madrid’s Spanish honor? </li><li>What does Ender ask Bean to do? Why does he choose Bean for this task? </li><li>What rules are changed, and why do you think the teachers change them? </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-72769693684853804642010-05-17T07:51:00.000-04:002010-05-17T07:52:27.909-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 10<ol><li>What kind of leader was Ender? Why was he this kind of leader?</li><li>What did Ender do to Bean, and why?</li><li>What does the word Salaam mean?</li><li>What is important about the end of this chapter? Was Ender’s reaction a mistake by the Battle School teachers, or was it the reaction they wanted?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-1449349754007550372010-05-12T12:25:00.001-04:002010-05-12T12:25:53.672-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 9 (Part 2)<ol><li>Why isn’t Ender able to join in the laughter and good times that his “friends” have?</li><li>Would you describe Ender as depressed or suicidal? Explain your answer using evidence from the book.</li><li>How does Graff impress upon Valentine how important Ender is to humanity?</li><li>In what way does Graff play upon Valentine’s feelings for Ender and use them against her?</li><li>Does Valentine’s letter have the intended effect? What is the outcome- Ender’s rejection of Valentine or his embracing of Peter? Why does this help him move on in the fantasy game?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-82710277504533421012010-05-11T10:00:00.000-04:002010-05-11T10:02:19.051-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 9 (Part 1)<blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“His brother is dangerous, his brother was rejected for this program because he’s one of the most ruthless and unreliable human beings we’ve laid hands on. Why is he so important to Ender? Why, after all this time?”</strong></p></blockquote><ol><li>Why is Peter still such an influence on Ender?</li><li>Do you believe that Peter is really changing- skinning squirrels and committing small violent acts to soothe himself? Compare Peter’s acts with those of his sister. Read through pg. 133 before you answer this!</li><li>What does Peter believe is happening in the world? Does Valentine believe him and how does he convince her?</li><li>Why does what Peter proposes frighten Valentine? Is it for the reasons that we might suspect? Explain.</li><li>What do you believe is Peter’s ultimate plan? Does he need Val for this?</li><li>How are Peter and Valentine are gaining influence.</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-41789821766678446822010-05-06T09:55:00.000-04:002010-05-06T09:59:13.111-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 8<blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“Fairness is a wonderful attribute, Major Anderson. It has nothing to do with war.”<br />“Ender Wiggin is ten times smarter and stronger than I am. What I’m doing to him will bring out his genius. If I had to go through it myself, it would crush me.”</strong></p></blockquote><ol><li>How are these statements linked?</li><li>Describe Dink Meeker and explain why he why wanted Rose to get Ender.</li><li>Compare and contrast Rose and Bonzo.</li><li>How has the presence of Ender changed the game? Give three examples.</li><li>How is it significant that Ender saw Peter’s face in the mirror?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-28997714088546911962010-05-05T12:30:00.001-04:002010-05-05T12:31:35.510-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 7 (Part 2)<blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“They never tell you any more truth than they have to.”</strong></p></blockquote><ol><li>What does Petra mean when she makes this statement to Ender? </li><li>How does Ender plan on becoming a good soldier even if he can’t practice with Salamander Army?</li><li>What is Bonzo’s reaction to Ender’s plan? What does this tell the reader about Bonzo?</li><li>List three ways in which Bonzo proves to be a horrible commander.</li><li>On page 95, Ender mentally lists the things he has learned. What are they?</li><li>How does Ender turn Bonzo’s dislike of him into hate?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-61970993648540735542010-05-03T08:01:00.000-04:002010-05-03T08:02:58.932-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 7 (Part 1)<blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“What matters is that he won the game that couldn’t be won.”</strong></p></blockquote><ol><li>What does Graff mean when he makes the above statement?</li><li>Why did Ender get promoted just when he was finally making friends and fitting in with the other students? Think back to what Graff said about isolating him at the beginning of chapter 5.</li><li>What do the wolves in the play area of the game that Ender is playing represent? Why did the game represent this landscape to Ender?</li><li>Is the snake being literal (real) when it says that death is Ender’s only escape?</li><li>What are three differences between the launch groups and the armies?</li><li>What are Bonzo’s instructions to Ender and how do they show that he is not a good leader?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-14288098223761163012010-05-03T07:57:00.003-04:002010-05-03T08:00:43.315-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 6<blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“That launch is sick, and he’s the source of the disease. He stays till it’s cured.”</strong></p></blockquote><ol><li>Anderson and Graff have different ideas on how to handle the problems in Ender’s launch group. Whose way do you fell is better and why?</li><li>What makes Ender different from all of the other boys in the battleroom? Give two examples.</li><li>What happened when Ender and Alai worked together in the battleroom? How did this change the rest of the group?</li><li>What does the game that Ender is playing do? What hard choice does Ender make and how might this be important?</li><li>Thought Question: What has Ender learned so far that has nothing to do with the military or war?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-75414959842079748692010-04-30T10:06:00.001-04:002010-04-30T10:09:57.915-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 5<div align="center"><blockquote><strong>“His isolation can’t be broken. He can never come to believe that anybody will ever help him out, ever. If he once thinks there’s an easy way out, he’s wrecked.”</strong></blockquote></div><ol><li>Why does Graff believe the statement quoted above?</li><li>What is Dap’s function at this point? What does he remind us?</li><li>What is the “bugger” of a launchie group? Why can’t Ender be considered that?</li><li>If Ender wants to be accepted, why did he beat the older boy in the game?</li><li>How did Ender defeat Bernard? Was this method more or less effective than the way he beat Stilson<br /><br /><br /> </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-14641624437213202962010-04-29T09:07:00.003-04:002010-04-29T09:15:55.125-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 4<a href="http://th02.deviantart.net/fs24/300W/i/2007/310/b/b/Goodbye_Valentine_by_zimshadow26913.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://th02.deviantart.net/fs24/300W/i/2007/310/b/b/Goodbye_Valentine_by_zimshadow26913.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p></p><blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“With Ender, we have to strike a delicate balance. Isolate him enough that he remains creative- otherwise he’ll adopt the system here and we’ll lose him. At the same time, we need to make sure he keeps a strong ability to lead.”</strong> </p></blockquote><ol><li>What is the balance that Graff insists is important with Ender? How does he start establishing this balance? </li><br /><li>Do you agree with Graff’s methods? Explain. </li><br /><li>How are Graff and Ender similar? </li><br /><li>At this point, who is Ender’s enemy? </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-55067125251599158652010-04-28T08:30:00.002-04:002010-04-28T08:37:35.109-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 3<a href="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs18/300W/f/2007/165/3/7/The_Launchy__Graff_and_Ender_by_TheChaoticKnight.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs18/300W/f/2007/165/3/7/The_Launchy__Graff_and_Ender_by_TheChaoticKnight.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“Then I’ll tell the truth. We’re allowed to do that in emergencies. We can’t plan for everything you know.</strong> </p></blockquote><ol><li>Explain what Graff means when he says the previous line. Is there some truth in his obvious sarcasm? </li><br /><li>Why does Graff question Ender about why he kept kicking Stilson after he was already down? This seems to be an important point to him.</li><br /><li>What does Ender mean when he says that he doesn’t like his own kind, “the smart against the stupid.”? Does this mean that he doesn’t like himself?</li><br /><li>How does Graff convince Ender that most of his family really doesn’t want him around? Is he right?</li><br /><li>Does Graff end up telling Ender the truth? Defend your reply. </li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-21715755542381917422010-04-27T08:40:00.004-04:002010-05-03T08:01:04.054-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 2<a href="http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/223/3/f/Ender__s_Game_by_Gandalfia.png"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/223/3/f/Ender__s_Game_by_Gandalfia.png" border="0" /></a> <blockquote><p align="center"><strong>“I like the kid. I think we’re going to screw him up.”<br />“Of course we are. It’s our job.”</strong></p></blockquote><ol><li>What do you believe these “voices” are talking about? Are they impressed with the way Ender “handled” Stilson?</li><br /><li>Why does Peter hate Ender so much? Give three reasons.</li><br /><li>How would you characterize Peter and Valentine? Give three descriptive words for each.</li><br /><li>Does Ender believe that his parents are happy that his monitor was removed?</li><br /><li>How is Peter’s sudden change explained at the end of the chapter?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-9282856357972994252010-04-26T10:06:00.004-04:002010-04-26T10:14:27.759-04:00Ender's Game - Chapter 1<div align="center"><a href="http://wereadtoknow.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/enders-game.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://wereadtoknow.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/enders-game.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>“I have to win this now, and for all time, or I’ll fight<br />it every day and it will get worse and worse.”</strong> <ol><li><div align="left">What does Ender say about lies and is he right?</div></li><li><div align="left">What is Ender’s main concern after his monitor is removed?</div></li><li><div align="left">Do you believe that Ender is bad for hurting Stilson the way that he did? Explain.<br /></div></li></ol></div>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-9413764019606381532010-04-16T07:49:00.002-04:002010-04-16T07:56:04.021-04:00Hunger Games - Chapter 27<a href="http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/100/a/8/__Truth_in_Your_Lies___by_Anele228.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/100/a/8/__Truth_in_Your_Lies___by_Anele228.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Chapter 27 (p. 360-374)</strong><br />This is the final chapter of Hunger Games. Peeta and Katniss have their final interviews before heading back to District 12 and confronting the reality of their relationship.<br /></p><ol><li>What was the reason behind Cinna’s choice of dress for Katniss?</li><br /><li>Describe the reunion of Peeta and Katniss.</li><br /><li>Who will watch the highlights show?</li><br /><li>What power does the people selecting the highlights possess?</li><br /><li>What was omitted from the highlights?</li><br /><li>What is Katniss’ best “survival” moment of the night?</li><br /><li>Who is the instigator to be punished? Why?</li><br /><li>What has happened to Peeta’s leg?</li><br /><li>What is the significance of the berries moment?</li><br /><li>When will Peeta and Katniss see Cinna and Portia again?</li><br /><li>On the train, what is the significance of Katniss washing off the makeup and changing her hair and clothes?</li><br /><li>What do the pink and white flowers given by Peeta remind Katniss of?</li><br /><li>What does Peeta realize about Katniss’ actions during the Hunger Games? (p. 372-374).</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-56284315036100755362010-04-14T10:02:00.002-04:002010-04-14T10:15:16.329-04:00Hunger Games - Chapter 26<a href="http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/061/4/b/Peeta_and_Katniss_by_Anele228.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/061/4/b/Peeta_and_Katniss_by_Anele228.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong></strong></p><br /><p><strong>Chapter 26 (p. 346-356).<br /></strong>Peeta and Katniss are taken by hovercraft back to the Capitol and nursed back to health. The danger is not over for Peeta and Katniss. </p><ol><li>What does Katniss realize as she watches the doctors operate on Peeta?</li><br /><li>Why is everyone keeping their distance from Katniss?</li><br /><li>Where is Katniss taken when they enter the training center?</li><br /><li>Why is their a delay between the games and the presentation of the victor?</li><br /><li>Who is missing from the team reunion? Why?</li><br /><li>How does Katniss react to the prep team?</li><br /><li>What did the Gamemakers want to do to Katniss? What was the compromise?</li><br /><li>How has Cinna presented Katniss?</li><br /><li>What new dangers face Katniss in the Capitol?</li><br /><li>What is the significance of the following statement: “But the Hunger Games are their weapon and you are not supposed to be able to defeat it.” (p. 358).</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-39663972569397912762010-04-13T08:13:00.002-04:002010-04-13T08:18:43.181-04:00Hunger Games - Chapter 25<a href="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs45/300W/f/2009/093/8/7/X_by_RohanElf.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs45/300W/f/2009/093/8/7/X_by_RohanElf.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Chapter 25 (p. 331-343)</strong><br />The final tributes are chased to the top of the Cornucopia by a pack of wild wolf mutations signifying the dead tributes. The final confrontation with Cato takes place on the top of the Cornucopia as they fight of the wild dogs. Katniss sends Cato into the dogs with an arrow and ends his suffering by the dogs with an arrow to the head.<br /><br />The dogs disappear. Another rule change rocks the game as the game continues with only Peeta and Katniss left. Who will win? Who will lose?</p><br /><ol><br /><li>What is chasing after the final three tributes?</li><br /><li>What about the dogs makes Katniss especially uneasy?</li><br /><li>What does Cato say to Katniss that gives her pause?</li><br /><li>How is Cato knocked off the Cornucopia?</li><br /><li>Why is Cato kept alive by the dogs? How does he die? How does Katniss feel about this</li><br /><li>Why do the games not end immediately after Cato’s death?</li><br /><li>What is Katniss’ plan? What happens next? Why do you suppose the games end this way?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-81524021399595563152010-04-11T19:33:00.003-04:002010-04-11T19:43:50.850-04:00Hunger Games - Chapter 24<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/052/5/d/The_Hunger_Games_by_dahliamicaela.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/052/5/d/The_Hunger_Games_by_dahliamicaela.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chapter 24 (p.320-330)</span><br />Peeta is shocked to learn he had a hand in killing “Foxface.” After a night back in the cave and a meal, Peeta and Katniss learn the game has changed again and they are being forced to a final meeting with Cato at the lake. However, the Gamemakers seem to have yet another surprise waiting for the three remaining Tributes.<br /><ol><li>How did “Foxface” die?</li><li>What does Katniss think of Cato’s state of mind? How does she have a better understanding of him than she thought?</li><li>How have the Gamemakers changed the game? Why?</li><li>What is Cato wearing? Why is he running?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081958200227394940.post-84021244188571434472010-04-08T14:17:00.001-04:002010-04-08T14:22:29.983-04:00Hunger Games - Chapter 23<a href="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs51/300W/i/2009/298/2/2/The_Hunger_Games_by_Budotty.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs51/300W/i/2009/298/2/2/The_Hunger_Games_by_Budotty.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Chapter 23 (p. 303-319)</strong><br />The rain stops and Peeta and Katniss go out in search of food, but not before a few jokes at the expense of Haymitch for the viewers. However, Katniss ponders Haymitch and wonders what her life maybe like if she wins the Games.<br /><br />The two of them hunting together has an unforeseen consequence. Another Tribute has died, leaving only three remaining.</p><ol><br /><li>Initially, why do Katniss and Peeta ration the food from the sponsors?</li><br /><li>What is Haymitch going through in the control room?</li><br /><li>How do they suppose Haymitch won the Games?</li><br /><li>What could be the roots of Haymitch’s drinking? What does this mean for Katniss?</li><br /><li>Which Tribute has died during the thunderstorm?</li><br /><li>What thoughts does Katniss have of the future?</li><br /><li>What unforeseen problems does the partnership of Katniss and Peeta present?</li><br /><li>Who died at the conclusion of the chapter? Whom does Katniss think killed the Tribute?</li></ol>Mr. Hermancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16164609945377175397noreply@blogger.com7