Vocabulary
hallucination
seeing something that is not really there
Who does Percy vaporize in the early part of Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief?
His pre-algebra teacher Mrs. Dodds
Where does Percy go to school in the beginning of the book?
Yancy Academy
Who is Percy Jackson's father?
Poseidon is Percy Jackson's father.
tendrils
a twisting, thread-like structure
talons
the claws of birds of prey
Who is Percy hoping to bring back from the Underworld?
His mother.
How many floors does the Empire State Building have in Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief? Who lives on the top floor?
600 floors. It is home to Mount Olympus.
Who is the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
squalls
sudden violent winds often with rain or snow
centaur
a mythical figure that is half man and half horse
Why does Percy Jackson go on a quest and what does he hope to retrieve?
To retrieve Zeus's lightning bolt.
Where does Percy, Annabeth and Grover set out to finish their quest?
Los Angeles, California
Who can predict the future?
the Oracle
melancholy
depression of spirits
enchanted
charmed or delighted
Who goes with Percy on his quest?
Annabeth and Grover
What is the name of the camp where Percy Jackson meets Annabeth?
Camp Half-blood
Who is the goddess of wisdom and battle?
Annabeth's mother, Athena
aura
a distinctive air or personal quality
mementos
a souvenir or a keepsake to remind one of the past
Who is the satyr and Percy's best friend?
Grover Underwood
Which two oceans separate the start (east coast) and end (west coast) of Percy's quest?
Atlantic Ocean- Long Island (Montauk)
Pacific Ocean- California (Los Angeles)
What do you call a collection of traditional tales about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks?
Greek mythology
column
a structural element in buildings