The Lightning Thief Text Talk

Why are Percy and his mother visiting Long Island? (see paragraph 3)

Answer explanation

They have been visiting Long Island, New York, regularly since Percy was a baby. The place is special because Percy’s mother met Percy’s dad there.)

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How do Percy and his mother view Gabe? (See paragraph 7)

Answer explanation

Percy’s mother has a strange relationship with Gabe. She’s not able or willing to let go of a silly fight. Percy doesn’t have a positive view of Gabe because he’s proud that his mom isn’t “totally suckered by Gabe.”)

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What does Percy remember about his father, and is this memory real? (See paragraphs 17 and 18)

Answer explanation

Percy remembers “a warm glow” and “a smile,” but his mother suggests the memory isn’t real because Percy’s father has never seen him.)

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What are some unusual things that have happened to Percy in school? (See paragraphs 30 and 31)

Answer explanation

A one-eyed man stalked him, and he killed a snake that had slithered into his nap cot.)

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Where is Percy’s mother reluctant to send him? (See paragraphs 35, 36, and 38:)

Answer explanation

Percy’s father wants him to go to a special summer camp, but Percy’s mother is worried that she’ll never see Percy again if she lets him go.)

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Identify sensory details that help readers visualize the text.

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How are the characters in The Lightning Thief connected to Greek mythology? Why did the author choose to incorporate Greek gods into a modern day story?

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