- My father taught me some before he was blown to bits in a mine explosion. There was nothing even to bury. I was eleven then. Five years later, I still wake up screaming for him to run (Page 5)
- Then something unexpected happens. At least, I don't expect it because I don't think of District 12 as a place that cares about me. But a shift has occurred since I stepped up to take Prim's place, and now it seems I have become someone precious. (Page 24)
- Now that the meal's over, I'm fighting to keep the food down. I can see Peeta's looking a little green, too. Neither of our stomachs is used to such rich fare. (Page 45)
- A warning bell goes off in my head. Don't be stupid. Peeta is planning how to kill you, I remind myself. He is luring you in to make you an easy prey. The more likable he is, the more deadly he is. (Page 72)
Chapters 7-13 4
- My heart starts to pound, I can feel my face burning. Without thinking, I pull an arrow from my quiver and send it straight at the Gamemakers' table. I hear shouts of alarm as people stumble back. the arrow skewers the apple in the pig's mouth and pins it to the wall behind it. Everyone stares at me in disbelief. (Page 102)
- Betrayal. That's the first thing I feel, which is ludicrous. For there to be betrayal, there would have to have been trust first. (Page 114)
- I almost fall out of the tree. The voice belongs to Peeta. (Page 160)
- My fingers stroke the smooth ground, sliding easily across the top. This is an okay place to die, I think.
Chapters 14-21 6
- Sick and disoriented, I'm able to form only one thought: Peeta Mellark just saved my life. (Page 194)
- "You know, they're not the only ones who can form alliances," I say. For a moment, no response. Then one of Rue's eyes edges around the trunk. "You want me for an ally?" (Page 200)
- Rue has decided to trust me wholeheartedly. I know this because as soon as the anthem finishes she snuggles up against me and falls asleep. (Page 208)
- The boy from District 1 dies before he can pull out the spear. My arrive drives deeply into the center of his neck. (Page 233)
- The news sinks in. Two tributes can win this year. If they're from the same district. Both can live. Both of us can live. Before I can stop myself, I call out Peeta's name. (Page 244)
Chapters 22-27 12
- "Peeta!" I say, trying for the special tone that my mother used only with my father. He's dozed off again, but I kiss him awake, which seems to startle him. Then he smiles as if he'd be happy to lie there gazing at me forever. He's great at this stuff. (Page 261)
- Something between a sigh and a huff of exasperation leaves my mouth. A happy story? This will require a lot more effort than the soup. (Page 268)
- His eyes widen as he realizes the truth. I clamp my hand over his mouth and nose hard, forcing him to swallow instead of spit. 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. (Page 277)
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