Lightning Thief Chapter 8: We Capture a Flag

1. What is a challenge that Percy faces early in this chapter?

• A. He has to deal with Clarisse being angry with him.
• B. He can't find an activity at which he excels.
• C. He doesn't feel like he belongs at camp.
• D. He is good at so many activities that he doesn't know which one to choose.

2. Which piece of evidence explains how Percy was able to beat Luke in a sword fight?

• A. "The sword grew heavy in my hand. The balance wasn't right."
• B. "The moment our swords connected, Luke hit my hilt and sent my weapon skidding across the floor."
• C. "Luke poured water on his head, which looked like such a good idea I did the same. Instantly, I felt better. Strength surged back into my arms."
• D. "But I wonder what Percy could do with a balanced sword."

3. Which piece of evidence below shows that Grover is an ally or helper to Percy?

• A. "Chiron t-told you. I want a searcher's license."
• B. "Grover had scampered to the top like a mountain goat, but the lava had almost gotten me."
• C. "We sat on the pier, watching the naiads do underwater basket-weaving, until I got up the nerve to ask Grover how his conversation had gone with Mr. D."
• D. "If you got a quest and I went along to protect you, and we both came back alive, then maybe he'd consider the job complete."

4. Who are "The Big Three" gods?

• A. Zeus, Ares and Hades
• B. Zeus, Poseidon and Hades
• C. Ares, Hermes and Hades
• D. Artemis, Hera and Poseidon

5. What does Percy learn about children of "The Big Three?"

• A. They are more powerful than other half-bloods.
• B. They have a strong scent or aura.
• C. They attract more monsters.
• D. All of the above

6. What job did Luke give Percy in Capture the Flag?

• A. to bring back the flag
• B. border patrol at the creek
• C. to watch for monsters
• D. sword fighting

7. How did Percy manage to defeat Clarisse and the Ares kids who attacked him?

• A. He used what Mr. Brunner had taught him about Greek mythology.
• B. The water from the creek awakened his senses and gave him energy.
• C. Annabeth and her friends helped him.
• D. He was the smartest swordsman.

8. What was strange about the cut that Percy received in the battle?

• A. It healed quickly by itself.
• B. It never bled.
• C. It was deep.
• D. It was in a special shape.

9. Why was it strange that there was a hellhound in camp?

• A. It was deadly and strong.
• B. Someone had killed it earlier in the story.
• C. Monsters could only get in if someone had summoned or called them in.
• D. Hellhounds are only found in the Underworld.

10. How did they figure out that Percy's father was Poseidon at the end of the chapter?

• A. Poseidon is ruler of the sea, which is why water healed Percy's wounds.
• B. A trident appeared above Percy's head which is Poseidon's weapon.
• C. Both of the answers above
• D. None of the answers above.