Yes, Peeta does survive book 3. Although, The Capitol alters his memories so that Katniss is a bad person to him. But in the end, they fall back in love and stay that way forever. In other words, Katniss chooses Peeta over Gale.
The boy selected from The Hunger Games is, in the first book, Peeta Mellark, and in the second book, Haymitch Abernathy is selected, but Peeta Mellark volunteers.
Peeta is played by Josh Hutcherson.
Peeta's score from the private training session is an eight.
Peeta Mellark has 16 and has blonde hair and blue eyes. He is very strong. Peeta is the baker's son. He is very nice and kind. Peeta also has been in love with Katniss since he was 5.
They think that he'll lead them to Katniss.