The Lightning Thief and Greek Myths

Which theme does the following detail from "Cronus" suggests:

"Anxious to keep the secret of his existence from Cronus, Rhea sent Zeus to Crete, where he was fed, protected, and educated."

• Those in power will do anything to stay in power.

• A mother will put her love for her children above other relationships.

• There may be severe consequences when breaking promises.

Which theme does the following detail from "Cronus" suggests:

"To ensure he kept his power and the prophecy did not come true, Cronus swallowed each child as soon as it was born."

• Those in power will do anything to stay in power.

• A mother will put her love for her children above other relationships.

• There may be severe consequences when breaking promises.

Which theme does the following detail from "Medusa" suggests:

Athena stripped away Medusa's beauty as a reminder to others not to challenge the goddess or break their vows to her.

• Those in power will do anything to stay in power.

• A mother will put her love for her children above other relationships.

• Breaking promises and being disobedient has great consequences.

"Athena was jealous of Medusa's beauty and of Poseidon's love for her. Envious and spiteful, Athena punished Medusa in a most terrible manner."

What does the word envious mean?

• jealous

• anxious

• encourage

• saddened

What is a theme of "Theseus and the Minotaur"?

• Most journeys lead back home.

• Even heroes can make fatal mistakes.

• Love conquers hate.

Select the best gist statement for Chapter 10.

• The trio sets off on their quest. They are attacked by three Furies, and barely survive.

• The trio goes to a garden where they defeat Medusa disguised as Aunty Em.

• Percy dreams about a frightening voice. The trio uses reward money to buy train tickets west.

• The trio goes to St. Louis. Percy jumps into the Mississippi River to escape Echidna and her son, Chimera.

• Percy realizes that he can breathe underwater, and gets a message that his mom may be well.

Select all that apply: An effective literary summary includes...

• an introductory sentence that states the title, author, and chapter, section or pages

• a clearly stated central idea

• the writer's opinions about the text

• supporting details from the text that convey the central idea

What is one other theme of "Theseus and the Minotaur"?

• Most journeys lead back home.

• Heroes often receive help in their quests.

• Monsters are misunderstood creatures.

What is one other theme of "Theseus and the Minotaur"?

• Most journeys lead back home.

• Heroes often receive help in their quests.

• Monsters are misunderstood creatures.

Select the best gist statement for Chapter 14.

• The trio sets off on their quest. They are attacked by three Furies, and barely survive.

• The trio goes to a garden where they defeat Medusa disguised as Aunty Em.

• Percy dreams about a frightening voice. The trio uses reward money to buy train tickets west.

• The trio goes to St. Louis. Percy jumps into the Mississippi River to escape Echidna and her son, Chimera.

• Percy realizes that he can breathe underwater, and gets a message that his mom may be well.