Vocabulary
unattractively thin and bony (Chapter 1)
scrawny
Percy's least favorite classmate
"The school counselor told me this was part of the ADHD, my brain misinterpreting things."
Percy Jackson
How does Percy defeat the Bull-Man?
"My legs tensed. I couldn't jump sideways, so I leaped straight up, kicking off from the creature's head, using it as a springboard, turning in midair, and landing on his neck.... I got both hands around one horn and I pulled backward with all my might. The monster tensed, gave a surprised grunt, then—snap!"
Who is Percy's bestfriend? (Chapter 1)
Grover
in a sad, quiet, or unhappy way (Chapter 2)
glumly
Percy's history teacher
Mr. Brunner/Chiron
""Not a scratch on this car, brain boy," "Not one little scratch."
Gabe
What are the two important things you know about Percy?
He has ADHD/ He is a half-blood/ He has dyslexia
Who does Grover speaks with as Percy eavesdrops? (Chapter 2)
Mr. Brunner
the action or fact of complaining in a persistent, irritating way. (Chapter 3)
griping
The mother of Percy.
Sally Jackson
""I'm a goat from the waist down."
Grover
What did Percy hear from the conversation of Mr. Brunner and Grover? (Chapter 2)
"... worried about Percy, sir...
"... alone this summer," Grover was saying. "I mean, a Kindly One in the school! Now that we know for sure, and they know too—"
"We would only make matters worse by rushing him," Mr. Brunner said. "We need the boy to mature more."
"But he may not have time. The summer solstice deadline— "
"Will have to be resolved without him, Grover. Let him enjoy his ignorance while he still can."
"Sir, he saw her... ."
"His imagination," Mr. Brunner insisted. "The Mist over the students and staff will be enough to convince him of that."
"Sir, I ... I can't fail in my duties again." Grover's voice was choked with emotion. "You know what that would mean."
"You haven't failed, Grover," Mr. Brunner said kindly. "I should have seen her for what she was. Now let's just worry about keeping Percy alive until next fall—"
Dionysus is the god of __________ (Chapter 5)
wine
break up into small parts (Chapter 4)
disintegrate
The stepfather of Percy.
Gabe.
"I thought you taught this boy the basics. My father is Zeus, of course."
Mr. D
What is Grover's reaction to the three old ladies?
"Grover didn't look much better. He was shivering and his teeth were chattering."
Who is the author of the novel?
Rick Riordan
with deep and solemn respect. (Chapter 5)
reverently
Percy's pre-algebra teacher who transformed into a monster.
Mrs. Dodds
"I've tried to keep you as close to me as I could," "They told me that was a mistake. But there's only one other option, Percy—the place your father wanted to send you. And I just... I just can't stand to do it."
Sally Jackson/Percy's mother
What are the three surprising things that Percy discovers through his conversation with Mr. D and Chiron?
2. Mr. Brunner's real name is Chiron.
3. He came to Yancy Academy to teach Percy.
Percy's mother drives him towards ______ (Chapter 5)
summer camp