Vocabulary Challenge: Lightning Thief

What does the word 'thief' mean in the context of the story?

• A character in the story.

• A person who helps others.

• A type of animal.

• A person who steals.

Find a synonym for 'lightning' as used in the title.

• flash

• sparkle

• storm

• thunder

What is an antonym for 'steal'?

• give

• take

• acquire

• borrow

Use the word 'quest' in a sentence that reflects its meaning in the book.

• The quest was to finish the homework on time.

• The knight embarked on a perilous quest to find the lost treasure of the ancient kingdom.

• She went on a quest to bake the perfect cake.

• His quest involved finding a comfortable chair.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unbelievable'?

• to remove completely

• to make better

• true or same as

• not or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'adventurous' and explain its meaning.

• -ous

• -ing

• -ed

• -ly

What is the relationship between 'hero' and 'heroic'?

• 'Heroic' describes the qualities or actions of a 'hero'.

• 'Hero' is a synonym for 'heroic'.

• 'Hero' refers to a villain in stories.

• 'Heroic' is a type of hero.

Choose the correct meaning of 'mythology' as it relates to the story.

• A collection of historical facts about ancient civilizations.

• A scientific explanation of the universe.

• A genre of modern literature focusing on fantasy themes.

• A collection of traditional stories explaining natural or social phenomena.

What does the word 'prophecy' imply in the context of the plot?

• A summary of the plot's main themes.

• A description of a character's personality.

• A random collection of historical events.

• A foretelling of future events that influences the plot.

Provide an example of how the word 'courage' is used in a sentence related to the characters.

• The thief acted with courage by stealing from the rich.

• The princess was known for her cowardice in the face of danger.

• The wizard showed no courage when he fled from the battle.

• The knight displayed great courage when he confronted the dragon to save the village.