Lightning Thief Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke

1. What does it mean to be a half-blood?

• A. half human and half god
• B. half human and half centaur
• C. half human and half satyr
• D. half human and half Minotaur

2. What does Percy learn about his father in this chapter?

• A. He left Percy's mom after Percy was born.
• B. He's one of the Olympians.
• C. He was a demigod.
• D. His mom didn't know he was a god.

3. What did Percy learn about Annabeth's parents?

• A. Her mom was human and her dad was a professor.
• B. Her mom is Athena and her dad is a demigod.
• C. Her mom is Athena and her dad is undetermined.
• D. Her mom is Athena and her dad is a human.

4. Who is unable to cross the borders and enter Camp Half-Blood unless summoned?

• A. demigods
• B. mortals
• C. monsters
• D. both mortals and monsters

5. Under what circumstance would Percy be allowed to leave Camp Half-Blood?

• A. He would have to slay another monster.
• B. He would need to be granted a quest.
• C. He would need to take Annabeth and Grover with him.
• D. He can safely walk out whenever he chooses to go.

6. Why is the summer solstice important?

• A. It is the deadline for Percy to get a quest.
• B. It is Percy's last day at Camp Half-Blood.
• C. Something was stolen from the gods and must be returned by then.
• D. Percy's father has to give a sign by then.

7. What does the word "prophecy" mean as it is used on page 102?

• A. a prediction
• B. a promise
• C. a deal
• D. a deadline

8. What does it mean on page 106 when Percy says, "I felt like I was home."

• A. His cabin reminded him of his apartment.
• B. He felt like he fit in and belonged at camp.
• C. He knew he was never going to be able to leave.
• D. He wanted to go home to see his mom.

9. How does Luke serve as an ally or helper to Percy in this chapter? Use text evidence to support your answer.

10. What are some of the rules in Camp Half-Blood that are different from the ordinary world? Use text evidence to support your answer.