Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Vocabulary

“But its presence didn’t feel evil, like my demonic math teacher Mrs. Dodds or the Minotaur.”

Which would be the best synonym (similar meaning) to "demonic"?

• presence

• teacher

• evil

• Minotaur

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "domain" mean as it is used in this sentence?

• a mountain or high peak

• a dangerous place

• an area controlled by a ruler

• the back of an airplane, near the engine

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which definition of "expression" matches the way the word is used in the sentence above?

• Noun - a pressing out or squeezing of juice

• Noun - representing in art, music; symbols

• Noun - showing a feeling, look that shows meaning or feeling

• Noun - a symbol(s) demonstrating a mathematical fact or operation

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "shoals" mean in the context of Chapter 17?

• Rocky areas in shallow water

• Large ships

• Guardians of the sea

• Strong waves

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A centaur is a type of ​ (a)   creature since it is half human and half horse.

• mythological

• archetype

• broad

• embark

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the word 'ambrosia' mean as it is used in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

• A) A type of poison

• B) Food of the gods

• C) A magical weapon

• D) A mythical creature

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the best synonym for 'celestial'?

• A) Earthly

• B) Heavenly

• C) Ordinary

• D) Mundane

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'minotaur' refer to in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

• A) A type of plant

• B) A mythical creature

• C) A magical spell

• D) A historical event

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the tone of the narrator in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

• A) Sarcastic

• B) Joyful

• C) Melancholic

• D) 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 is the meaning of 'oracle' as used in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

• A) A wise person

• B) A prediction or prophecy

• C) A type of tree

• D) A magical potion

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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