Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief 13-16

When Percy lands in the Mississippi River, what does he NOT witness?

• Garbage was all over the place. 
• Paper could burn underwater.
• He wasn't wet. 
• He could understand the fish. 

What message does the woman in the water give Percy?

• Use the gifts you have been given
• do not trust the gifts you've been given
• go to Denver
• do not trust one of your friends

Which sentence does NOT use quotations correctly?

• "That's old gossip, Percy."  Annabeth told him. 
• Annabeth replied, "I'm not talking about phones."
• "Give Percy the nozzle and come on" Annabeth ordered.
• "That's true," Luke said, looking troubled. 

Why doesn't Grover smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O' Love?

• There are no dangers there. 
• The monsters are not alive. 
• They are underground. 
• His nose is clogged up due to allergies. 

What item is NOT in the backpack Ares gives the kids?

• Double Stuff Oreos
• Twenty dollars
• a cell phone
• fresh clothes

What news does Ares give Percy?

• the newspapers are writing stories about him.
• his mother isn't dead.
• the solstice has been moved up a day.
• his quest is bound to fail 

What type of figurative language is the following quote?
"The river raced toward me at the speed of a truck.  Wind ripped the breath from my lungs."

• metaphor
• personification
• simile
• onomatopeia

Where did Percy, Annabeth, and Grover stay in Las Vegas?

• Caesar's Palace
• Lotus Hotel & Casino
• on the street

What was special about the arcade games?

• It was like they were specially made for each person.
• They were normal.
• When you win, you get free stuff. 

Which animal can Percy understand?

• lion
• antelope
• zebra