Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Chapters 1-11

Which internal conflict does Percy struggle with early in the novel?

• Understanding his identity as a demigod (1/2 blood)

• Choosing between his mother and his father

• Whether to trust Gabe

• Deciding if he should leave cabin 11 with his newly made friends

What conflict does Percy experience with the Oracle’s prophecy?

• Deciding whether to believe it

• Choosing who to take on the quest

• Understanding the prophecy’s true meaning

• Accepting his fate as a demigod

Percy’s conflicts with Nancy Bobofit and Clarisse are examples of this type of conflict.

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. self

Which event does Percy first realize that he might not be a regular human?

• When he defeats the Minotaur

• When he arrives at Camp Half-blood

• When he sees the Fates (old ladies) cutting the yarn

• When Mrs. Dodds turns into a Fury and the pen cap turns into a sword

How does Grover’s character compliment Percy’s?

• Grover is brave; Percy is a coward

• Grover is serious; Percy is funny

• Grover is cautious; Percy is impulsive

• Grover is strong; Percy is weak

How does Percy’s dyslexia and ADHD contribute to the plot development?

• Reveals his connection to ancient Greek heritage

• Prevents him from seeing important clues into his future

• Makes him dependent on Grover

• Slows down his ability to fight and learn ancient Greek

How does the author develop suspense/curiosity in the beginning of the novel?

• Through detailed descriptions of camp activities

• Through mysterious events and unexplained incidents

• Through a lot of dialogue between the characters

• Through many flashbacks to Percy’s past

23. What event leads to Percy discovering the identity of his father?

• Percy has a dream about his father.

• Percy finds a letter revealing his father's identity.

• Percy is claimed by Poseiden after the Capture the Flag challenge.

• Percy discovers his father's identity during a quest.

What happens to Mrs. Dodds during the field trip?

• She gives Percy detention.

• She helps Percy after he tripped on the stairs into the museum.

• She transforms into a Fury and attacks Percy.

• She transforms into Athena and attacks Percy.

What point of view is the story told?

• Third-person omniscient

• First-person limited

• Third-person limited

• Multiple narrators