Q15) The End/ POOR PEETA!

Question 15)
I find the end of the book quite hard to take.  Like I thought, the whole novel, Peeta really did love Katniss.  Actually, I am surprised that Haymitch hadn't trained him at all in the arena.  I thought he should know the plan a bit.  It breaks my heart now that he figured out it was all fake on Katniss' part, and it breaks my heart for Katniss that she didn't know.  I truly do believe Katniss feels emotions for Peeta, but she needs time away from all the violence and killing to sort her feelings out.  She's only 16.  She's our age, and she just witness the deaths of 22 people.  Nobody can take that.  I know I couldn't.  What are your final thoughts on the novel?  Do you feel bad for Katniss?  How do you think Katniss should have handled the situation?  Anything else you would like to say?
~Rebecca

Q10) Peeta's love

Question 10)
Once Katniss finds Peeta after Rue's HORRIBLE death, he seems very set on kissing her, even though he's near death.  I know that Haymitch wants them to act like a couple, but doesn't Peeta seem awfully urgent to show affection?  Do you think Peeta really love Katniss, or has he been playing the couple card the whole time?
~Rebecca

Q6) Peeta and the Careers

Question 6) It really shocks me that when the Games first starts, Peeta teams up with the Careers.  They also seem to find him worthless, so why would Peeta even join?  Is this some scheme to protect Katniss?  If it is, how would it protect Katniss? 
~Rebecca

Q3)Sponsor tactics

Question 3)
There is a good portion of the novel were tactics to get sponsors in the game were discussed.  Katniss believed that Peeta put on a "good boy" facade to gain sponsors.  Do you think that Peeta is as kind as he appears?  Is he just trying to get sponsors or his he a genuine good guy?  Also, what would you do to gain sponsors?
~Rebecca