Thus, Snow decided they must be eliminated, and he manipulated the Quarter Quell event to send them back into the arena. In a deleted scene from the film, aptly titled "Switching Envelopes," Plutarch is shown swapping the envelopes that contain the instructions for the 75th Hunger Games, likely on Snow's orders.

Did they change the 75th quarter quell?

The rules of the Quarter Quell were by no means absolute, as the 75th Hunger Games' rules had been changed specifically so that Katniss Everdeen, District 12's sole living female Victor, would be forced to go back into the arena once more.

What was the original Quarter Quell supposed to be?

When the laws of the Games were laid out, they dictated that every twenty-five years the anniversary would be marked by a Quarter Quell. It would call for a glorified version of the Games to make fresh the memory of those killed by the districts' rebellion. Catching Fire Every 25 years, there was...

What was the change in the first quarter quell?

The 25th Hunger Games were the first Quarter Quell in the history of the Hunger Games, held 49 years prior to the trilogy. The twist was that the districts had to vote in their tributes instead of reaping them by a lottery.

What was the significance of the 2nd Quarter Quell?

The second quarter quell's special stipulation was that the Capitol would reap double the amount of children, meaning Haymitch had double the amount of tributes (47) who needed to die for him to live.

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How old was Haymitch when he won the games?

As the lone District 12 mentor for Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, it was revealed that Haymitch won the annual Hunger Games event when he was just 16 years old.

Who was Haymitch's girlfriend?

Haymitch Abernathy

He is not known to have ever married, or even been romantic with another woman after her. However, in the films he occasionally engaged in light flirtation with Effie Trinket, and the two kissed in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.

Why can't mags talk?

While the Hunger Games film never talked about it, the Catching Fire novel explained why she could only communicate through hand gestures. Katniss briefly mentioned that a previous stroke could have caused Mags' garbled speech. However, post-traumatic stress disorder could have also caused her speech incapacity.

What was supposed to be the 3rd quarter quell?

It was never specified exactly what the original 3rd quarter quell for the 75th Hunger Games was before it was changed to reaping past victors.

What was the 100th quarter quell supposed to be?

"For the 100th Quarter Quell, we are reminded that it is partially jealousy that caused the rebellion, and to commemorate that, two reapings are to be held, with no difference than a normal hunger games reaping, only one will be eight weeks before the games, and one as normal.

Why did Plutarch Heavensbee switch sides?

Plutarch knew that the Hunger Games and President Snow were evil and chose to take the side of the Districts and President Coin. However, it can't be denied that at Coin's side, the old Gamemaker had a lot more power than he ever did running the Hunger Games.

How did mags win Hunger Games?

The following year after Lucy Gray Baird's victory, another female tribute emerged as the Hunger Games winner. Mags Flanagan became the first victor from District 4, living off of nuts and her survival skills by creating fishhooks. She was also the first victor to move to Victor's Village before serving as a mentor.

Why did Plutarch Heavensbee switch envelopes?

In a deleted scene, it reveals that Plutarch was the one who switched the Quarter Quell to have the victors fight, not President Snow like Katniss thought.

Who died in Peeta's arms?

Both Morphlings die during the Hunger Games in Catching Fire, after the female tribute from District 6 protects Peeta from the monkey mutations that attack the tribute. She dies in Peeta's arms while looking at the sunset.

What happened to Enobaria after the Quarter Quell?

Enobaria is presumably unharmed while in the Capitol, although she is kept in captivity. When the rebels stage a suprise attack on the Capitol, they succesfully retrieve Enobaria, Peeta, and Johanna. While in District 13, Enobaria is kept alive only because of Katniss Everdeen's wishes for a pardon.

Who won the 1st Hunger Games?

The first winner of the Hunger Games can be tricky

Esme Yule is a lumberjack from District 7 and became the victor. According to the story being told by Magnus, the games took place in a vast field. It describes Esme choking another competitor and using her axe to slaughter a boy possibly from District 9.

Why does the morphling save Peeta?

The Morphling Saves Peeta To Help The Rebellion

The female Morphling, however, appears almost coincidentally, and Peeta even mentions that they don't know her real name. Given that she is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect Peeta, it's safe to assume that the Morphling was committed to the rebel cause.

What was the shortest Hunger Games?

With the last killing occuring before an hour had even passed, these games shocked the Capitol audience and are the quickest in the history of the games.

What was the 50th Hunger Games Quarter Quell?

At 16, Haymitch was reaped in the Second Quarter Quell, which was the special name for the 50th Hunger Games. The fellow District 12 tribute was a girl named Maysilee Donner, with who he formed an alliance for a brief time in the arena, fighting off the Hunger Games' deadly Mutts and career tributes.

Why did Mags kiss Finnick on the lips?

Chia Mags kisses Finnick on the mouth to briefly let him know that this is the last time she will see him. It's her way of saying "Goodbye" but in a more affectionate way.

Why was Mags tongue cut out?

(Katniss recognizes her because she was also in the forest outside District 12 when the girl was captured, and she feels guilty that she did nothing to help.) As punishment, the Capitol cut out the girl's tongue and then forced her into a life of servitude as an Avox.

Why does Katniss hang Seneca crane?

Seneca Crane was the previous Head Gamemaker, who was executed for allowing two victors. Katniss painted his name on a dummy and hanged it to warn them that they're not safe and the same thing could easily happen to them.

Why did Effie kiss Haymitch?

According to the star behind Effie, Elizabeth Banks, she and Haymitch's Woody Harrelson improvised the scene. Considering she's been adamant about the characters having some romantic connection, it only makes sense that they'd share a goodbye kiss. It's very on-brand for Effie, as well.

Who saved Haymitch's life in the arena?

In the arena, Maysilee saves Haymitch at one point, and after the two team up, they travel all the way to the arena's edge. Maysilee decides to go off on her own. Haymitch stays and ultimately discovers that a force field around the edge of the arena propels anything thrown at it back into the arena.

Who knew about Haymitch's plan?

The victor tributes from 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 11 all had knowledge of the plan, which explains why it seemed everyone was working to protect her and Peeta.