Prim's name was only put in the reaping once unlike others whose bands were put in many times. She also was very scared and worried Which added to her stunned reaction.
The reaping
primrose everdeen
Tesserae, which you receive by putting you name in the reaping balls more than your required
Because it was the very first time her name was entered in the Reaping. You are in the Reaping from ages 12 to 17. Her name was only entered in once and yet her name was pulled out of the ball
The final year of eligibilty is 18. The first year is 12.
This is called the Reaping.
The reaping
Katniss Everdeen puts her name in multiple times in the reaping in exchange for food in Catching Fire. This act is called tesserae in The Hunger Games series.
primrose everdeen
Tesserae, which you receive by putting you name in the reaping balls more than your required
Because it was the very first time her name was entered in the Reaping. You are in the Reaping from ages 12 to 17. Her name was only entered in once and yet her name was pulled out of the ball
In The Hunger Games, Katniss's name is entered in the reaping 20 times. Her name never gets chosen in the first book, her sister's Prim name does. Katniss then volunteers as tribute to compete in place of Prim.
Reaping Day.
That's when the they pick the tributes for the game at reaping
the reaping
tesserae is what u get in turn for putting your name in more times for the reaping
The final year of eligibilty is 18. The first year is 12.