Ch. 16 and 17 End of Unit 2 Test Review LT

​The Lightning Thief Review-Ch. 16 and 17

By Scarlet HollyGroveMS

This review is an example of the types of questions you will have on your End of Unit 2 based on a selection from Ch. 18.

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You will also be doing a cold read (reading on your own) a text similar to "Cronus" and "Medusa" to show your learning as we have covered these texts for central idea, character development, inferencing, vocabulary in context, and theme with textual evidence.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the definition of the term theme?

• the most important or main part of the text

• the lesson or moral that the author is trying to show the reader through the text

• evidence in the text that supports the central idea

• character traits that the narrator uses to describe the characters in the text

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between THEME and CENTRAL IDEA?

• Theme is a universal lesson, and central idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about, and central idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Open Ended

Create a thematic statement for the myth
Pandora's Box based upon the evidence in the passage.

​Section 1

Now, we are going to practice finding central idea, theme, and evidence within The Lightning Thief for Ch. 16.

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​Turn to page 242 and we will be reading excerpts from this Chapter as we move along in our review.

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the central idea of the excerpt we just read on page 242?

• Ares is surprised the kids were able to make it out of his trap.

• Ares is making fun of Percy, Annabeth and Grover because he knows he set them up and sent them to a trap.

• Ares is very angry Percy, Annabeth, and Grover were able to make it out of his trap.

• Ares is excited to help Percy, Annabeth and Grover on the next leg of their trip.

Multiple Choice

Which quote from the text best supports the central idea:

Ares is making fun of Percy, Annabeth and Grover because he knows he set them up and sent them to a trap.

• "The war god was waiting for us in the diner parking lot."

• "Ares grabbed the shield and spun it in the air like pizza dough. It changed form, melting into a bulletproof vest."

• "Ares gave me a wicked grin...You looked good on T.V."

• "He pointed to an eighteen wheeler parked across the street from the diner. "That's your ride...'"

​Now, turn to pages 248-49 of The Lightning Thief

As we read, think of what is happening amongst the characters.

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​What thematic topic is supported by the text in this excerpt?

Multiple Choice

What is a possible thematic topic of pages 248-249 based on Percy, Annabeth, and Grover's interaction?

• Good vs. Evil

• Hope

• Friendship

• Happiness

Multiple Choice

Which quote from pages 248-249 support the theme: 

True friends help you see the best in yourself.

• "I got scared on the way back to camp and took some wrong turns."

• "She kicked me in the shin."

• “You’ve got more courage than any satyr I’ve ever met.”

• "I waited for Grover to say something, but his breathing only go heavier."

Section 2

Now, you will use Ch. 17 to answer question that are similar to the questions you will answer on your End of Unit 2 test.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best expresses the main idea of Chapter 17, “We Shop for Water Beds”?  

• Percy, Annabeth, and Grover stop to rest in a shop after their long journey.

• Annabeth and Grover argue about how to continue their quest and they end up at a beach trying to save Percy's life.

• Percy decides to give up on reaching the Underworld and find a way to live in the sea with his dad..

• The trio meets Crusty, a monster who tries to trap them, but Percy outsmarts him.

Multiple Choice

What does the way Crusty treats his customers reveal about his character?

• He is generous and helpful.

• He is selfish and cruel.

• He is nervous and unsure.

• He is protective of others.

Multiple Choice

What does this chapter show about Percy’s character?  

• He is careless and lazy.

• He is becoming more clever and confident.

• He only relies on Annabeth for help.

• He is too afraid to act on his own.

Multiple Choice

Which theme is shown in this chapter when Percy is facing Crusty? 

• Friendship is the strongest power.

• It’s always better to run away from danger.

• Strangers should never be trusted because they are always out to get you.

• Intelligence and quick thinking can be just as powerful as strength.

Multiple Choice

Which lesson from mythology is connected to Crusty’s behavior?

• Tricksters always make the best friends.

• Heroes must learn to work alone.

• Evil often tries to trap people in sneaky ways.

• Monsters are usually misunderstood.

Multiple Choice

What inference can you make about Annabeth’s view of Percy after this chapter?

• She is beginning to see him as a true leader.

• She thinks he is too reckless to be trusted.

• She feels he is still weak and unsure of himself.

• She decides she should take charge instead.

Multiple Choice

What inference can you make about the dangers Percy, Annabeth, and Grover will face in the Underworld based on their experience with Crusty?

• The Underworld will be full of kind and helpful guides.

• They will only need to buy things to survive.

• They must be prepared for traps and trickery.

• They will not face any real danger at all.