Analyzing The Lightning Thief: Chapters 7-9

Analyze how the author of "The Lightning Thief" uses the character of Annabeth to develop the theme of friendship in Chapters 7-9. Provide textual evidence to support your analysis.

• Annabeth's initial distrust of Percy highlights the theme of friendship.

• Annabeth's willingness to help Percy despite her initial reservations shows the development of friendship.

• Annabeth's competitive nature with Percy undermines the theme of friendship.

• Annabeth's focus on her own goals rather than helping Percy shows a lack of friendship.

In Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief," how does the author use the setting of Camp Half-Blood to enhance the reader's understanding of Percy's character development? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• The setting of Camp Half-Blood is irrelevant to Percy's character development.

• The setting of Camp Half-Blood highlights Percy's struggle with his identity.

• The setting of Camp Half-Blood emphasizes Percy's athletic abilities.

• The setting of Camp Half-Blood shows Percy's disinterest in mythology.

Determine the meaning of the term "demigod" as it is used in Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief." How does the author refine this term throughout the text?

• A demigod is a mythical creature with no human traits.

• A demigod is a human with extraordinary abilities.

• A demigod is a god with limited powers.

• A demigod is a human with no special abilities.

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence from Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief" to support the inference that Percy is beginning to accept his identity as a demigod.

• Percy refuses to participate in any activities at Camp Half-Blood.

• Percy actively engages in training and begins to understand his abilities.

• Percy decides to leave Camp Half-Blood and return to his old life.

• Percy denies any connection to the gods and their world.

Analyze the interaction between Percy and Clarisse in Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief." How does this interaction contribute to the development of the plot?

• Their interaction is purely comedic and has no impact on the plot.

• Their interaction highlights the challenges Percy faces at Camp Half-Blood.

• Their interaction shows that Percy is easily intimidated by others.

• Their interaction reveals that Clarisse is a supportive friend to Percy.

In Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief," how does the author use the character of Chiron to explain the concept of heroism to Percy? Provide evidence from the text.

• Chiron dismisses the idea of heroism as unimportant.

• Chiron explains heroism as a journey of self-discovery and bravery.

• Chiron defines heroism as achieving fame and glory.

• Chiron suggests heroism is only for the gods.

Determine two themes present in Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief" and analyze how they interact to produce a complex narrative. Provide an objective summary of these chapters.

• The themes of betrayal and loyalty interact to create tension.

• The themes of identity and friendship interact to support Percy's growth.

• The themes of power and corruption interact to highlight the gods' influence.

• The themes of love and loss interact to deepen the emotional impact.

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence from Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief" to support the analysis of how Percy’s perception of the gods changes. Where does the text leave matters uncertain?

• Percy remains skeptical of the gods throughout the chapters.

• Percy begins to see the gods as complex beings with both flaws and strengths.

• Percy views the gods as entirely benevolent and trustworthy.

• Percy decides the gods are irrelevant to his life.

Analyze how the author uses the sequence of events in Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief" to develop the character of Grover. How do these events interact with Grover's personal goals?

• The events show Grover's lack of interest in his duties.

• The events highlight Grover's determination to prove himself as a protector.

• The events reveal Grover's desire to abandon his responsibilities.

• The events demonstrate Grover's indifference to Percy's journey.

Determine the meaning of the phrase "claiming ceremony" as used in Chapters 7-9 of "The Lightning Thief." How does the author refine this concept throughout the text?

• A claiming ceremony is a celebration of a demigod's birthday.

• A claiming ceremony is a ritual where a demigod is recognized by their godly parent.

• A claiming ceremony is a competition between demigods.

• A claiming ceremony is a farewell event for demigods leaving camp.