Chapters 1-3
Who attacks Percy at the museum?
Mrs. Dodds, the math teacher
What's the name of the camp for demigods?
Camp Half-Blood
Who turns out to be Percy's father?
Poseidon, god of the sea
Which cabin did Percy get moved to, and who else shares it with him?
He moved to cabin three, and he is alone because he is the only child of Poseidon.
What is the order of classes during a regular Friday Schedule?
HB, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, REM/Lunch, 8th, Enrichment
What type of creature is Grover?
Satyr
What happens to Percy's mom before he goes to the camp?
She is strangled by the minotaur and dissolves into light.
Which cabin does Percy first get put into, and why does he go to that cabin?
Hermes's cabin (cabin 11). Anyone who's father/mother is unknown goes to Hermes's cabin.
Who (or what) does Percy go to see in chapter 9?
The oracle
If you wear a college hoodie on College Shirt Day, what should you wear under that hoodie?
Uniform shirt (or college t-shirt)
What is the name of Percy's stepfather, and what does Percy call him?
Gabe Ugliano (Smelly Gabe)
What important fact does Annabeth reveal to Percy about mythical monsters, like the minotaur?
They cannot truly be killed, only eliminated for a little while
What helps Percy beat the kids from the Ares cabin during capture the flag?
He falls into the creek -- he gets special power from water
Who does Chiron think is responsible for stealing Zeus's lightning bolt?
Hades, god of the Underworld
Where did Ms. Medlock go during fall break?
Her garage (nowhere -- she stayed home!)
What is the name of the boarding school that Percy and Grover attend at the beginning of the book?
Yancy Academy
What is Mr. Brunner's real name, and what type of creature is he?
Chiron; centaur
According to Annabeth, where is Mount Olympus?
In New York City at the tip-top of the Empire State Building (600th floor)
What gift does Luke give to Percy before he leaves for his quest?
Winged sneakers / flying sneakers
Where did Ms. Franklin go during fall break?
Portland, Oregon
Did Percy push Nancy Bobofit into the water fountain during the museum field trip?
No, he controlled the water to pull her in without realizing it, but we don't realize this until later in the book.
How does Percy finally defeat the minotaur? Describe three steps.
First, he jumps onto the minotaur's back. Second, he breaks off its horn. Finally, he stabs the minotaur with its own horn.
What does Annabeth tell Percy about the big tree at the edge of the camp?
It is actually Thalia, a daughter of Zeus who sacrificed herself to save her friends.
What is the name of the sword that Chiron gives to Percy?
Riptide
Where did Ms. Sveiven go during fall break?
New York City