Hunger Games Chapters 1-5

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What is the setting of Panem in 'The Hunger Games'?

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Panem is set in a dystopian future where North America has been destroyed by natural disasters.

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What is a tessera in the context of 'The Hunger Games'?

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A tessera is a token that allows a person to receive additional grain and oil in exchange for entering their name into the Hunger Games lottery.

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How does signing up for a tessera increase a person's risk in the Hunger Games?

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Each tessera requires the individual to enter their name for each token, thereby increasing their chances of being selected for the Hunger Games.

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What is the purpose of the Hunger Games?

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The Hunger Games serve as a punishment from the Capitol to the districts for their past rebellion during the great war.

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What are traditional costumes of District 12 in 'The Hunger Games'?

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Traditional District 12 costumes resemble coal mining outfits.

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How do the costumes for District 12 differ this year?

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This year, the costumes resemble fire instead of traditional coal mining outfits.

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Who are the main characters introduced in the first five chapters of 'The Hunger Games'?

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The main characters include Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark, and Gale Hawthorne.

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What is the significance of the reaping in 'The Hunger Games'?

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The reaping is the annual event where tributes are selected to participate in the Hunger Games.

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What does Katniss tell Prim to sell after the reaping?

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Katniss instructs Prim to sell goat milk and cheese.

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What role does the Capitol play in the Hunger Games?

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The Capitol controls the districts and enforces the Hunger Games as a means of maintaining power and control.