The Lightning Thief Chs. 15-18

Which of the following statements best describes "Iris-messaging"?

• It is the same as instant messaging

• The rainbow goddess Iris carries messages for the gods

• Demigods use flowers to communicate with the gods

• The goddess Iris sends messages, but only from the gods to half-bloods

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

According to Percy, which statement best explains why Annabeth is able to tame Cerberus?

• Everyone needs a little attention now and then

• Annabeth has extensive experience with dog training

• Cerberus wanted to help Percy

• Annabeth knew Cerberus preferred balls over sticks

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is most closely the meaning of the word 'deposit' as it is used in Chapter 17?

• verb, to lay down or place

• very, to pick up

• noun, money stored in a bank

• noun, money given as a pledge or a down payment

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The Iris-message between Luke and Percy adds to the development of the story mainly by confirming Percy's suspicions.

• confirming Percy's suspicions

• confirming that help is on the way

• reminding Percy about home

• raising doubts about Annabeth

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which of the following best describes what Annabeth, Grover, and Percy steal from the Waterland gift shop?

• snacks

• toys

• clothing

• snow globes

Which of the following best describes how Annabeth, Grover, and Percy escape from Waterland?

• Poseidon saves the kids

• Grover leads the trio out of the tunnel

• Percy uses his power to unleash a massive flood

• Percy uses his power to destroy the water park

Which of the following best describes what Ares gives the three young heroes after they escape Waterland?

• a ride to Las Vegas on his motorcycle

• news about the quest ahead

• a map of Hades

• a backpack full of supplies

Which statement best explains the reason why Annabeth cries at the end of Chapter 18?

• She feels sorry for Cerberus

• She misses her old pet dog

• She thinks Grover and Percy are leaving her behind

• She is terrified of Hades

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the following

• transparent

• a final demand

• ultimatum

• sad, depressing, or gloomy

• strategic

• carefully planned and well thought out

• vicious

• able to be seen through

• melancholy

• purposefully mean or violent

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Order these events chronologically as they occur in the story

• The three friends meet Ares, who asks them for a favor

• Percy harnesses the power of water in order to escape the trap set for Ares at the tunnel of love

• The three friends bribe Charon to take them to the Underworld

• Percy meets with a spirit of the sea, who gives him three pearls

• The friends spend many days inside the Lotus hotel and Casino before realizing it's a trap

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3