What real plant inspired the Hunger Games' nightlock berry?
Chapter 1

The real-world inspirations of Panem

Chapter 2

Science and survival in the arena

Chapter 3

The media wars and rebellion

Chapter 4

The evolution of Coriolanus Snow

YOUR GOAL

Master of The world of the Hunger Games

Ch 2 · Science and survival in the arena
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noorrrrrrrrr The physics and accuracy of archery

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noorrrrrrrrr Arena Survival Science

Drive the metal spile into the tree / (To drink and survive) / Draw the fresh water and set it free / (Yeah, we survive)

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noorrrrrrrrr The real edible plants of District 12

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The real edible plants of District 12

noorrrrrrrrr The name Katniss comes from the Sagittaria genus, an aquatic edible plant with arrow-shaped leaves.

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The physics and accuracy of archery

noorrrrrrrrr Katniss's signature weapon, the bow, required actress Jennifer Lawrence to train with an Olympic champion.

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Tinker Dome
BETA

noorrrrrrrrr Tinker with arena electronics to discover how District 3 engineered the rebellion.

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Fun Fact

Arrow-shaped plant: Katniss Everdeen is named after the katniss plant, which has arrow-shaped leaves and edible tubers that taste like potatoes.

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Glossary
sponsor (noun)
A person or organization that provides funds or support for a project, activity, or person. In the seventy-fourth games, Katniss Everdeen received life-saving medicine from wealthy sponsors after suffering severe burns.

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Gossip

Which Capitol muttation is the scariest?

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Quiz

What biological term does the Hunger Games universe use for genetically modified hybrid animals?

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noorrrrrrrrr The genetic engineering of jabberjays and tracker jackers

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Quiz

What fictional, highly toxic berry does Katniss use to outsmart the Capitol at the end of the 74th Hunger Games?

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noorrrrrrrrr Nightlock berries and natural toxins

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Quiz

Which Olympic archer trained actress Jennifer Lawrence for her role as Katniss?

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Quiz

What genetically engineered insect in Panem has venom that causes vivid, terrifying hallucinations?

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Quiz

What is the scientific name of the edible plant that gives Katniss Everdeen her first name?

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Quiz

What real-world toxic plant is the fictional nightlock berry based on?

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Quiz

Which arena hazard in the 75th Hunger Games (Catching Fire) operates like a giant clock?

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Quiz

Which genetically modified bird species was engineered by the Capitol to record and repeat human conversations?

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