Percy Jackson: Quest for Answers

Based on the events in Chapter 1, why do you think Percy Jackson has been expelled from multiple schools?

• He is not interested in studying.

• He has a habit of getting into fights.

• Odd events occur around him that he cannot explain.

• He dislikes his teachers.

In Chapter 2, Percy overhears a conversation between Mr. Brunner and Grover. What strategic decision does Mr. Brunner make regarding Percy’s knowledge of the situation?

• He decides to tell Percy everything immediately.

• He chooses to keep Percy in the dark to protect him.

• He plans to send Percy to another school.

• He decides to expel Percy from Yancy Academy.

Analyze why Grover becomes distressed when he sees the old women knitting and cutting the yarn in Chapter 2. What does this signify?

• It signifies that Grover is afraid of old women.

• It indicates that Grover is worried about his own future.

• It suggests that Grover knows this is an omen of death.

• It shows that Grover is concerned about his grades.

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• She wants to introduce him to his real father.

• She wants to teach him how to swim.

Evaluate the significance of Percy’s dream about a white horse and a golden eagle in Chapter 3. What might this dream symbolize?

• It symbolizes Percy’s fear of animals.

• It represents a conflict between two powerful forces.

• It indicates Percy’s desire to own a pet.

• It shows Percy’s interest in mythology.

In Chapter 4, Percy learns about Grover’s true identity. How does this revelation change Percy’s understanding of the events around him?

• It makes him more confused about his life.

• It helps him realize that mythical creatures are real.

• It convinces him that Grover is not trustworthy.

• It makes him want to return to Yancy Academy.

Consider the actions of Percy’s mother in Chapter 4. Why does she attempt to distract the monster, and what does this reveal about her character?

• She wants to show her bravery to Percy.

• She is trying to protect Percy, showing her selflessness.

• She believes she can defeat the monster herself.

• She wants to teach Percy how to fight.

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• Percy is destined to become a teacher.

• Percy is the only one who can defeat Grover.

Reflect on the relationship between Percy and Grover throughout the chapters. How does their friendship influence Percy’s actions and decisions?

• Percy often ignores Grover’s advice.

• Percy’s friendship with Grover makes him more cautious.

• Percy’s loyalty to Grover leads him to take risks.

• Percy’s friendship with Grover causes him to be expelled.

Using evidence from the text, explain how Percy’s understanding of his own identity evolves from Chapter 1 to Chapter 4.

• Percy becomes more confused about who he is.

• Percy starts to understand that he is part of a larger mythological world.

• Percy decides he wants to be a normal kid.

• Percy realizes he is destined to be a teacher.