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.

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

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."

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.”

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."

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."

Who is Percy's counselor?

• Grover

• Chiron

• Annabeth

• Luke

How old is Grover?

• 16

• 28

• 12

• 3,000