'The Hunger Games': a quick guide for the uninitiated

Wondering what the commotion over Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' trilogy is all about? Here's a guide to help you catch up before the movie is released on March 23.

6. Haymitch Abernathy

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The two tributes from each district are assigned a mentor to give them advice on how to do well in the Games. The last Games victor from each District serves as mentor to the tributes. Mentors go with the tributes to the Capitol to watch the Games there. Katniss and Peeta are assigned Haymitch Abernathy, a former Games victor who is now an alcoholic, as their mentor.

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