Vocabulary in context
What does the word wistfully most likely mean as used in the sentence?
"My mom made blue chocolate chip cookies and smiled wistfully, staring out the window like she was remembering something from long ago."
A. Excitedly
B. Sadness or longing
C. Angrily
D. Quickly
What is sadness or longing?
I am Percy’s best friend who turns out to be a satyr. Who am I?
Who is Grover?
What is a theme?
Theme is the lesson or message of the story.
When Percy says, “I was used to being the odd one out,” what can we infer about how he feels in school?
A. He likes being alone
B. He is proud of being different
C. He feels like he doesn’t belong
D. He is popular with his classmates
C. He feels like he doesn’t belong
What is the purpose of Camp Half-Blood?
To train and protect demigods (half-bloods)
“Grover looked mournful, like he just lost his best friend.”
What does mournful mean in this sentence?
What is sad or sorrowful?
I help train demigods and use a wheelchair. Who am I?
Who is Mr. Chiron?
What is one challenge Percy faces that shows the theme of identity?
He feels like he doesn't belong in school or at home—showing his struggle with identity.
After Percy overhears Mr. Brunner and Grover talking secretly about him, he says, “I had the feeling they were talking about me like I wasn’t there.” What can the reader infer about Percy’s mindset?
He feels confused and left out
What was Percy given for his quest?
Riptide sword, flying shoes, some money
“The Minotaur let out a guttural roar, a deep, harsh sound that echoed through the trees and sent chills down Percy’s spine.”
What does guttural most likely mean in the sentence above?
What is deep or harsh sound?
I don’t get along with Percy at first, but I’m brave and smart. Who am I?
Who is Annabeth?
Which situation best explores how the theme of family is complicated in Percy’s world?
A. Percy visits his mom at home before going to Camp Half-Blood.
B. Percy’s stepfather, Gabe, treats him poorly.
C. Poseidon claiming Percy brings both pride and pressure.
D. Other campers have complication relationships with their families.
C. Poseidon claiming Percy brings both pride and pressure.
Which inference about Grover is best supported by the text?
A. Grover lacks motivation.
B. Grover is too afraid of failing to help Percy.
C. Grover has a history of failure.
D. Grover second-guesses his decision to help Percy.
C. Grover has a history of failure.
Where is the underworld located?
Los Angeles
“Percy felt disoriented after the monster attack, his head spinning as he struggled to figure out where he was and what had just happened.”
What does the word disoriented mean?
What is confused?
What happens on the bus in chapter 10 with Percy, Annabeth and Grover?
As they ride the Greyhound bus out of the city during a storm, three old ladies get on. Percy quickly recognizes them as Mrs. Dodds and two other Furies (also called the Kindly Ones), who are disguised as humans. The Furies reveal themselves as monsters. Percy realizes they are after him. A fight breaks out on the bus. Percy uses Riptide, his magic sword, to fight them off.
How does Percy learning he is a demigod connect to the theme of discovering your true self?
Discovering he’s a demigod helps Percy understand his purpose and where he fits in.
Annabeth tells Percy, “You can’t choose your parent,” after he’s claimed by Poseidon. What deeper meaning can readers infer from this statement?
A. Annabeth is jealous of Percy’s dad
B. The campers don’t respect gods
C. Demigods often struggle with the consequences of their birth, even when it’s not their fault
D. She wishes she could choose a different cabin
C. Demigods often struggle with the consequences of their birth, even when it’s not their fault
How does the author mainly show Percy’s special connection to water at Camp Half Blood?
He becomes remarkably strong when he drinks water and it also heals him.
Incident after capture the flag
“Annabeth gave him a look of condescension, raising her eyebrows and smirking like she thought she was smarter than Percy.”
What does the word condescension mean in this sentence?
What is a look that shows she thinks she’s better than him?
I sent Percy on a quest and gave a mysterious prophecy. Who am I?
Who is the Oracle?
In Chapters 1–10, Percy is often confused, angry, or doubtful about the world around him. Which theme is best revealed through these emotions, and what can we infer about the author’s message?
Growth through struggle – Percy’s emotions reveal that self-understanding and maturity come from facing challenges.
I will accept other answers that are correct.
After receiving the prophecy from the Oracle, Percy feels “a heavy weight in his chest” but still agrees to go on the quest. What can we infer about Percy’s character based on this reaction?
He is scared but willing to face danger for others
What mythical creature protects Camp Half-Blood’s entrance?
Thalia’s Tree / A magical tree with a protective barrier