Ch. 9-14 Quick Check

1. What of the following statements best explains why Annabeth goes with Percy on his quest?

• A. She’s been waiting for the opportunity.
• B. She always goes on quests.
• C. She misses her father and wants to go see him.
• D. The staff at Camp Half-Blood told her to go.

2. How does the author mainly describe the consequences if Zeus’s bolt is not returned?

• A. Disease will spread.
• B. Chaos will ensue.
• C. Hades will rule.
• D. Poseidon will kill Percy.

Where did the messenger in the water tell Percy to go?

• Santa Monica

• Empire State Building

• Camp Half-Blood

• New York

4. Which of the following statements best describes Annabeth’s father?

• A. He is a good dad.
• B. He thinks Annabeth is a miracle.
• C. He is a god.
• D. He treats Annabeth like she’s a problem.

5. The meeting with the Oracle adds to the development of Percy’s quest mainly by _____________.

• A. encouraging him to make the right choice
• B. suggesting that he will both succeed and fail
• C. confirming that he will save his mother
• D. building confidence in his ability to succeed

6. Which of the following best describes why Percy’s mom married Gabe?

• A. She is too nice.
• B. She fell in love with him.
• C. She wants to protect Percy
• D. She wants to get back at Poseidon

7. Which of the following inferences is best supported by Annabeth’s reaction to Aunty Em’s story?

• A. Annabeth recognizes Aunty Em’s story.
• B. Annabeth is not very perceptive.
• C. Aunty Em is lying.
• D. Annabeth needs to brush up on her Greek mythology.

8. Which of the following statements best explains why Percy decides to jump into the Mississippi?

• A. He hopes the water will heal him.
• B. He is certain that Poseidon will save him.
• C. He wants to prove Echidna wrong about his father.
• D. He thinks that Grover and Annabeth will save him.

While in the Mississippi River Percy finds which item?

• a whale to ride

• a group of fish to follow

• a pen for a weapon

• a lighter to help him see

What happened to Percy after he landed in the water of the Mississippi River?

• He broke one of his legs

• He was helped to the surface by a catfish

• He found that he was able to breathe under water

• Annabeth and Grover helped him out of the water