Characters
Who is Percy’s best friend, who turns out to be a satyr?
Grover
What happens to Nancy Bobofit at the fountain?
She falls in; Percy isn’t sure how
Which god believes Percy stole his lightning bolt?
Zeus
Why is Annabeth able to guess so much about Percy’s life?
She recognizes traits of a half-blood
Define “pulverize”
destroy completely
Which teacher is actually Chiron in disguise?
Mr. Brunner
What does Percy overhear Grover and Mr. Brunner discussing at Yancy Academy?
How to keep Percy alive; Grover’s “duties”
What does Chiron teach Percy about the gods?
They are real and immortal
How does Percy’s mother show love and courage for him in Chapter 3?
She risks her life to protect him.
Define “hallucination”
something that seems real but isn’t
Which god does Percy discover is his father?
Poseidon
What shocking thing does Grover reveal about himself at the end of Chapter 3?
He has hooves
What famous weapon does Percy receive that looks like a pen?
Riptide, a sword
How does Percy’s confusion about his identity connect to the theme of belonging?
He feels out of place at school and in the mortal world
Define “anxiety”
a feeling of worry or fear
Who is Annabeth, and what role does she play when Percy arrives at camp?
A camper who helps Percy, daughter of Athena
What happens to Percy’s mother during the Minotaur attack?
She dissolves/disappears into light
Who was Medusa before she was cursed, and why did Athena curse her?
Athena cursed her after Poseidon and Medusa were together in Athena’s temple
What lesson can we learn from Percy’s struggles at school in the beginning?
Grades don’t always show someone’s real strengths; hidden talents matter
Define “celestial”
related to the sky or divine
Who is Mr. D, and what god is he the director of Camp Half-Blood?
Dionysus, god of wine
What symbol appears over Percy’s head to reveal his godly parent?
A trident — Poseidon’s symbol
What prophecy does Percy receive from the Oracle in Unit 1?
He must retrieve Zeus’s bolt; he will be betrayed by a friend; not everything will go as expected
How does Percy’s decision to accept the quest connect to the theme of responsibility?
He chooses to take on danger for the greater good, even with fear
Define “sauntering”
walking at a slow pace; strolling