CHAPTER 2: "Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death"

Why does Percy think the whole school is playing a trick on him?

• Because his friends told him they would.

• Because everyone laughs at him when he passes by.

• Because everyone laughs at him when he passes by.

• Because he sees strange things that others say they don't see.

Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on his other subjects?

• Because it’s his favorite subject.

• Because he wants to impress his teacher.

• Because he wants to prove he can do it.

• Because his mother asked him to.

What leads Percy to believe that Grover and Mr. Brunner think he’s in danger?

• He sees them talking secretly about him.

• They give him a warning letter.

• They follow him everywhere.

• They give him a protective amulet.

After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy? Why does Percy react angrily to Mr. Brunner’s words?

• Mr. Brunner wanted to tell him he was a good student, but Percy gets angry because he doesn't believe it.

• Mr. Brunner hinted that Percy had a special destiny, but Percy gets angry because he doesn’t understand.

• Mr. Brunner suggested he should change schools, but Percy gets angry because he doesn’t want to.

• Mr. Brunner talked about mythology, but Percy gets angry because he doesn't like it.

How does Percy say he’s different than the other kids at Yancy Academy?

• He’s taller than everyone.

• He has dyslexia and ADHD.

• He comes from a wealthy family.

• He has ADHD.

Why does Percy tell Grover he’s a really bad liar?

• Because Grover can’t look him in the eye.

• Because Grover gets nervous.

• Because Grover stutters.

• Because Grover contradicts himself.

What responsibility does Grover claim to have, and why does this strike Percy as strange?

• Grover says he has to protect Percy, which strikes Percy as strange because Grover is just a kid.

• Grover says he has to study more, which strikes Percy as strange because Grover always gets good grades.

• Grover says he has to take care of the school, which strikes Percy as strange because he’s just a student.

• Grover says he has to take care of his family, which strikes Percy as strange because he never talks about them.

How do Percy and Grover end up on the side of the highway?

• They get lost during a school trip.

• They run away from an attack at school.

• The school bus breaks down.

• They decide to walk home.

How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the old ladies cutting the string?

• He laughs and thinks it’s a joke.

• He turns pale and worried.

• He gets angry and tells Percy not to talk about it.

• He seems indifferent and changes the subject.

What does Percy think the old ladies cutting the string means? Does Grover seem to agree or not?

• Percy thinks it means bad luck; Grover doesn’t seem to agree.

• Percy thinks it means danger; Grover seems to agree.

• Percy thinks it means a change; Grover doesn’t seem to agree.

• Percy thinks it means a mystery; Grover seems to agree.