Lightning Thief Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke

1. What does it mean to be a half-blood?

• A. half human and half god
• B. half human and half centaur
• C. half human and half satyr
• D. half human and half Minotaur

2. What does Percy learn about his father in this chapter?

• A. He left Percy's mom after Percy was born.
• B. He's one of the Olympians.
• C. He was a demigod.
• D. His mom didn't know he was a god.

3. What did Percy learn about Annabeth's parents?
(a)  

• D. Her mom is Athena and her dad is a human.
• A. Her mom was human and her dad was a professor.
• B. Her mom is Athena and her dad is a demigod.
• C. Her mom is Athena and her dad is undetermined.

4. Who is unable to cross the borders and enter Camp Half-Blood unless summoned?

• A. demigods
• B. mortals
• C. monsters
• D. both mortals and monsters

5. Under what circumstance would Percy be allowed to leave Camp Half-Blood?
(a)  

• B. He would need to be granted a quest.
• A. He would have to slay another monster.
• C. He would need to take Annabeth and Grover with him.
• D. He can safely walk out whenever he chooses to go.

6. Why is the summer solstice important?

• A. It is the deadline for Percy to get a quest.
• B. It is Percy's last day at Camp Half-Blood.
• C. Something was stolen from the gods and must be returned by then.
• D. Percy's father has to give a sign by then.

7. What does the word "prophecy" mean as it is used on page 102?
(a)  

• A. a prediction
• B. a promise
• C. a deal
• D. a deadline

8. What does it mean on page 106 when Percy says, "I felt like I was home."

• A. His cabin reminded him of his apartment.
• B. He felt like he fit in and belonged at camp.
• C. He knew he was never going to be able to leave.
• D. He wanted to go home to see his mom.

9. How does Luke serve as an ally or helper to Percy in this chapter? Use text evidence to support your answer.