The Lightning Thief Chapter 6 text-based questions

In "The Hero's Journey" it says, “Heroes possess some ability or characteristic that makes them feel out-of-place.” What made Percy feel out of place?

• He was a Half-Blood.

• He had Dyslexia and ADD.

• He did not know his father.

• He went to Yancy academy.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

In "The Hero's Journey" it says, “The mentor often gives the hero the means to complete the quest. Some of the time the gift is simply wisdom". Who was Percy's mentor.

• Grover

• Ms. Dodds

• Mr. Brunner

• His Mother

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Which piece of evidence supports the following claim: Percy was heartbroken about his Mom dying.

• "Then with an angry roar, the monster closed his fists around my mother's neck and she dissolved before my eyes."

• "Anger replaced my fear. Newfound strength burned in my limbs."

• "The fear in my stomach made me want to bolt."

• "I was crying calling out for my mother, but I held on to Grover."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

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CCSS.RI.7.1

Which quote from The Lightning Thief is related to the following quote from "The Hero's Journey": “Every hero needs a helper much like every hero needs a sidekick. Most heroes would fail miserably without their helpers"

• “Grover blushed right down to his Adam’s apple. ‘Look, Percy I kind of have to protect you.’”

• “I remember Mr. Brunner’s serious expression, his thousand year-old-eyes. I will accept only the best from you, Percy Jackson.”

• “With a yelp, I dodged and felt talons slash the air next to my ear. I snatched the ballpoint pen out of the air, but when it hit my hand, it wasn’t a pen anymore. It was a sword—Mr. Brunner’s bronze sword, which he always used on tournament day.”

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

The biggest problem that Percy faces is the fact that he is a new kid at Camp Half-Blood. Which piece of text evidence supports his response?

• "I wasn't normally shy, but the way they stared at me made me uncomfortable."

• "I wanted to ask what type of summer camp had an armory.'

• "inside it was packed with people, both boys and girls, way more than the number of bunk beds."

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which piece of evidence supports Percy's response to the challenge of being the new kid?

• "What's your problem? I was getting angry now."

• "I was kicking and punching."

• "I really didn't want her help. I was the new kid. I had to earn my own rep".

• "I was reeling with so many questions I did not know where to start."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

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CCSS.RI.5.8

Who is Percy's counselor?

• Grover

• Chiron

• Annabeth

• Luke

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How old is Grover?

• 16

• 28

• 12

• 3,000

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