10-22 The Lightning Thief Final Test

1. In this book, Mist

• a. is an evil creation sent by Hades to confuse the minds of humans.
• b. allows phone communication between demigods.
• c. is drops of water evaporating.
• d. is a powerful element which obscures (keeps from being seen) the vision of humans.

2. According to Grover, why did Percy’s mom marry Gabe?

• a. Poseidon asked her to.
• b. His mother married Gabe on a rebound because she felt rejected by Poseidon.
• c. His mother took a sacred oath from the Oracle to marry Gabe.
• d. His repulsive smell masks Percy’s presence.

3. For what secret reason does Percy desire to go on the quest for the master bolt?

• a. to earn respect from the other demigods
• b. to rescue his mother
• c. to gain his father’s favor
• d. to discover his true talents and abilities

4. What does Percy do with Medusa’s severed head?

• a. saves it to use as a weapon during his quest
• b. mails it to the gods at Mount Olympus
• c. throws it in the river as a tribute to Poseidon
• d. petrifies one of the Furies

5. Which is NOT a part of Grover’s ultimate dream/goal?

• a. visit Mount Olympus
• b. be the first searcher to return alive
• c. find Pan, the god of the satyrs

6. What does Hades’ Helm of Darkness allow him to do?

• a. It absorbs all shadows near it.
• b. It allows him to become darkness and pass through walls.
• c. It makes people around him become extremely angry and scared.
• d. It allows him to control other people's dreams.

7. Which of the following is NOT a realization that Percy makes once he has jumped into the Mississippi River?

• a. He is alive.
• b. He isn’t wet.
• c. Echidna had jumped in after him.
• d. He is breathing underwater.

8. Ares asks Percy for a favor. What is it?

• a. find Aphrodite at the Lotus Casino
• b. retrieve the Helm of Darkness from Hades
• c. retrieve his shield at a waterpark
• d. plead with Poseidon for forgiveness

9. What two things does Ares promise in return for Percy’s help?

• a. He will arrange a ride west for the questers and tell Percy something about his mom.
• b. He will guide the teens to the underworld and help rescue Percy’s mom.
• c. He will arrange a ride west for the questers and talk to Zeus on Percy’s behalf.
• d. none of the above

10. Who is considered the "mother of all monsters" who attacks Percy at the St. Louis Arch?

• a. Medusa.
• b. Echidna
• c. Chimera
• d. Procrustes