The Hunger Games Chapter 20 Comprehension Questions

1. What is Peeta's condition? 

 

    Peeta is in  bad condition. He can't really move because of  his wounded leg. His leg hasn't improved. The swelling got worse. He has Blood poisoning. If he isn't treated, he will die. He also still has a very high fever.

 

2. How do the Gamemakers try to entice the tributes? What does Katniss think they have for her? 

 

  The Gamemakers announced that there was going to be feast. They also say that at the feast, there was going to be backpacks for each district with something they really need. Katniss thinks they have something to heal Peeta's leg.She wants to go, but Peeta doesn't let her. He doesn't want her risking her life for him.

 

3. What does Haymitch send Katniss? Why?

 

     Haymitch sends Katniss sleep syrup. At first katniss is disappointed with it, but then she knows why he sent her that. He sent her that so she could put Peeta to sleep while she goes to get the backpack at the feast.

 

 Quotes

1."Getting the broth into Peeta takes an hour of coaxing, begging, threatening, and yes, kissing, but finally, sip by sip, he empties the pot."  (pg. 262)

2."Then I see the red streaks starting to crawl up his leg. Blood poisoning. Unchecked, it will kill him for sure."  (pg. 265)

3."I'll keep him going for a day or two, and then the infection will reach his heart or his brain or his lungs and he'll be gone."  (pg. 276) 

4."He tries to make himself vomit the stuff up, but it's too late, he's already losing consciousness. Even as he fades away, I can see in his eyes what I've done is unforgivable."  (pg. 277)