Setting
Name one place Percy travels to during the story.
What is... Any valid location (Camp Half-Blood, New York City, the Underworld, etc.)
What makes a character “complex”
Who is... They change, have multiple traits, and learn lessons
What is one important decision Percy makes?
What is accepting the quest
What should a quote help you show for complex characters?
What is character growth or change
Theme
What is a lesson or message in the story
What is the main camp where demigods train?
Where is Camp Half-Blood
Who is Percy Jackson?
Who is the main character and a demigod, son of Poseidon
What is motivation?
What is the reason behind a character’s actions
How many quotes do you need for the test?
What is at least 4 quotes
Give one possible topic of the novel.
* Bonus 300 points if you can transform that topic into a theme. :-)
What is identity, bravery, loyalty, etc.
I.e., "Understanding who you are helps you find your place in the world."
"Being brave means doing what is right, even when it is difficult."
"True friends remain loyal no matter what challenges they face."
What time period does the story take place in?
When is modern day?
Give one character trait Percy shows
What is... Brave, loyal, impulsive, etc.
Why does Percy go on the quest?
What is to save his mom / prevent war / prove himself
What should you do after writing a quote?
Explain/analyze it in complete sentences
What does tone describe?
What is the author’s attitude toward the subject
Name two different locations Percy visits on his quest.
Where is... Any two correct locations
What is parallel structure?
What is repeating the same sentence pattern
Name two actions Percy takes that move the story forward
answers vary *
What kind of moments show character growth?
What is moments of change, realization, or challenge
What tone is shown in this quote: “I try not to think. It interferes with being nuts.”
Humorous and sarcastic
Why is setting important to the story?
What is... It helps create mood, shows Percy’s journey, and mixes modern life with mythology
Write an example of parallel structure about Percy.
answer varies *
How do actions and motivation connect?
What is motivation explains why characters take action
Give an example of how Percy changes/ is a complex character
What is he becomes more confident, brave, responsible, etc.
How does Percy’s growth connect to theme?
What is his changes help reveal the story’s lesson