The Lightning Thief Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'demigod' as used in 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A half-god, half-human being

• A mythical creature

• A powerful wizard

• A type of ancient weapon

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In 'The Lightning Thief', what does the word 'satyr' refer to?

• A type of tree

• A half-human, half-goat creature

• A magical spell

• A Greek god

Which word best describes Percy Jackson's personality in 'The Lightning Thief'?

• Timid

• Arrogant

• Brave

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the term 'Olympus' refer to in 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A mountain in Greece

• A city in the sky

• A type of ancient ship

• A magical artifact

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Lightning Thief', what is the meaning of the word 'quest'?

• A journey with a specific goal

• A type of ancient map

• A magical creature

• A powerful weapon

What does the word 'oracle' mean in the context of 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A wise and prophetic figure

• A type of ancient currency

• A mythical beast

• A sacred temple

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Lightning Thief', what does the word 'underworld' refer to?

• A secret society

• The realm of the dead

• A hidden city

• A type of ancient magic

What is the meaning of the word 'minotaur' in 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A half-bull, half-human creature

• A type of ancient weapon

• A powerful sorcerer

• A Greek philosopher

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Lightning Thief', what does the word 'ambrosia' refer to?

• A type of food for the gods

• A magical potion

• A sacred plant

• A mythical creature

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the term 'Camp Half-Blood' mean in 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A training camp for demigods

• A secret military base

• A magical forest

• A type of ancient festival

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4