What is special about the pen that Mr. Brunner throws to Percy?
It turns into a bronze sword
What does Percy see at the fruit stand that scares Grover so much?
Three old ladies knitting socks
Why won't Percy be returning to Yancy Academy in the fall?
He got into too many fights
Why does Percy lie to his mom about Mrs. Dodds and the ladies at the fruit stand?
She might think he is stupid
What happens to make Gabe's car crash?
Lightning
What is strange about the man who is guarding Percy while he sleeps?
He has eyes all over his body
What does Percy find striking about Annabeth?
Her Gray eyes
According to Chiron, what is the big question everyone wants answered?
Who is Percy?
Which Greek god/goddess does Cabin #3 represent?
Poseidon
Who is Annabeth's Greek parent?
Athena
What does it mean when a camper is classified as "undetermined?
They don't know who their godly parent is
What type of monster manages to get into camp to attack?
A Fury
What did Zeus turn his daughter Thalia into as a memorial for her bravery?
A Pine tree
Why does Zeus think Percy stole the bolt?
Percy is Poseidon's son
What is unusual about the storm that moves in over camp?
It never rains over camp unless they want it to
Who is Argus?
Head of security for camp
According to Grover, why did Percy's mom marry Gabe?
He smelled grossly human and hid Percy well
How does Percy sneak to the front of the bus after leaving Camp Half-blood?
He used Annabeth's Yankees cap of invisiblity
Why does Grover want to get his searcher's license?
To find the god, Pan
What 3 animals make up the Chimera?
Snake, Goat, and Lion
When he lands in the Mississippi River, what amazes Percy?
He can breather underwater
What news does Ares give Percy about his mom?
She's not dead
Whom can we assume was Thalia's protector?
Grover
How does Annabeth pay for the taxi cab ride to Los Angeles?
Casino Cash Card
Why doesn't Riptide work on the kids who jump Percy in the alley in Los Angeles?
They are mortal
Why does Percy think Ares is following orders rather than thinking for himself?
Ares isn't that smart
Why is it important that the Furies witness Percy's battle with Ares?
To tell Hades Percy is innocent
How does Percy convince the guard at the Empire State Building to let him see Zeus?
Shows him the bolt
What does Zeus do to reward Percy?
Spares Percy's life
What bead is Percy given for his first summer at Camp Half-Blood?
Black bead with green trident
What is the name of Luke's new sword
Backbiter
Who is Percy's father?
Poseidon
Why can't Percy fly?
Zeus hates him
Who bullied Percy at Yancy Academy?
Nancy Bobofit
What is Grover's title?
Satyr
In Percy's dream at Montauk, what animal symbolizes Poseidon?
Horse
Which god is the head of Camp Half-Blood?
Dionysus
What does each of the beads on the campers' necklace symbolize?
They survived another year
What is the genre of "The Lightning Thief"?
Fiction
What is the point of view for "The Lightning Thief"?
First Person
What is the main conflict of the novel?
Someone stole Zeus's lightning bolt.
Who is telling the story in the novel?
Percy
What is a theme of the novel?
personal strength and courage
What was the author's purpose for writing the novel?
to entertain the reader
"My knees were jelly" is an example of what type of figurative language?
metaphor
Who warns Grover and Percy about Medusa's stare?
Annabeth
What happens to Medusa?
Grover and Percy cut her head off
What is the reason for Percy going on the quest?
To get his mother back
Where does the water spirit tell Percy to go when he is in the Mississippi River?
Santa Monica
What is a demi-god?
half god / half mortal
