Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief
Who are the "Big Three Gods"?
Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus
What was the name of William's dog?
Khamba
Cal and his father are. . .
Hobos OR Native American
How old was Katherine Goble Johnson when she started college?
14 years old
Why doesn't Doris have school in "The Stray"?
Because there is a snow storm
There is a snow day
Whose uncle was turned into a statue?
Grover Underwood
Technology, Entertainment, Design
What is the name of the Indian school that Cal is sent to?
Challagi
What does NACA stand for? What does NASA stand for?
NACA: The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
NASA: The National Aeronautics and Space Adminnstration
Why does the narrator get in trouble in "First Day Fly"?
He was spending too much time in the bathroom steaming his clothes.
Which hotel were Percy, Annabeth, and Grover trapped in? How long were they trapped for?
Five Days
What disease became common during the droughts?
Malaria
What is Cal's special "gift"?
He has visions about the past and future
What was the name of the spacecraft that John Glenn used to orbit Earth?
The Friendship 7
How often does the sun appear in "All Summer in a Day"?
Every 7 years
Where were the gates to the Underworld located?
You MUST say the city AND state!
Los Angeles, California
What was the hardest thing for William to acquire when building his windmill?
a dynamo
What gift did Corporal Dart leave for Cal in the forest? WHY did he leave him this gift?
He left his war medal. He left it as a thank you for saving him from the Sheriff.
What court case made it illegal to separate African-American and White students in public schools? (You must say the WHOLE name)
Brown v Board of Education
How old was the narrator in "Scout's Honor"?
9 years old
What TWO conditions are signs that someone is a half-blood?
ADHD
Dyslexia
Explain what each of these words mean in English:
Nsima
Ganyu
Mangolomera
Nsima: porridge made from corn/maize
Ganyu: handouts
Mangolomera: magic that grants superhuman strength
What is Cal's nickname at Challagi? WHY is this his nickname?
His nickname is Blue Jay.
Because at Challagi nicknames are OPPOSITE of what you would expect and Cal is quiet unlike a Blue Jay that is always chirping.
How do airplanes fly? Explain what an airplane's wing does and where the wind goes. Remember to be SPECIFIC and answer ALL the parts!
An airplane wing slices the air into two parts. The faster moving are goes on top while the slower air moves underneath. This causes two pressures, and the difference in pressure creates lift.
What math tool does the narrator use to try and scrape the mud off of his shoes?
A protractor