Percy Jackson - The Lightning Thief: Chapters 17-21

What does Percy discover when he finally reaches the Underworld?

• Hades has Zeus's master bolt.

• Hades does not have Zeus's master bolt.

• Hades is planning to attack Mount Olympus.

• Hades wants to help Percy.

Who actually has Zeus’s master bolt, and how does Percy find it?

• Zeus has it, and Percy finds it in a cloud.

• Ares has it, and Percy finds it in a backpack.

• Poseidon has it, and Percy finds it in the ocean.

• Athena has it, and Percy finds it in a library.

What does Hades accuse Percy of stealing, and how does Percy react?

• Hades accuses Percy of stealing the master bolt, and Percy admits it.

• Hades accuses Percy of stealing the Helm of Darkness, and Percy is shocked.

• Hades accuses Percy of stealing his throne, and Percy laughs.

• Hades accuses Percy of stealing his pet, and Percy apologizes.

How do Percy, Annabeth, and Grover escape from the Underworld?

• They fly on a dragon.

• They use a magical door.

• They use pearls given by a Nereid.

• They swim through a secret river.

What does Percy learn during his confrontation with Ares?

• Ares is his father.

• Ares was behind the setup.

• Ares wants to be friends.

• Ares is afraid of Percy.

Why is it significant that Percy finds the master bolt in the backpack given by Ares?

• It shows that Ares is trustworthy.

• It reveals Ares's manipulation and deceit.

• It proves that Percy is a thief.

• It indicates that the backpack is magical.

Analyze how Percy's discovery in the Underworld affects his perception of the gods.

• He becomes more trusting of the gods.

• He realizes the gods can be deceitful and manipulative.

• He decides to become a god himself.

• He thinks the gods are always right.

What strategic decision does Percy make to ensure his and his friends' escape from the Underworld?

• He decides to fight Hades.

• He uses the pearls to transport them to safety.

• He negotiates with Hades for their release.

• He hides until Hades leaves.

Evaluate the role of Ares in the conflict over the master bolt. How does this impact the story's resolution?

• Ares helps resolve the conflict peacefully.

• Ares's manipulation escalates the conflict, leading to a confrontation.

• Ares is not involved in the conflict.

• Ares resolves the conflict by returning the bolt himself.

What concept does the use of pearls to escape the Underworld illustrate about Greek mythology?

• The importance of friendship.

• The power of magical items.

• The strength of the gods.

• The wisdom of mortals.