Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief Quiz (Chapters 9–14)

In Chapter 9, what special gift does Luke give to Percy before his quest?

• A pair of winged shoes

• A sword named Riptide

• A shield with Medusa’s face

• A map of Olympus

What does the prophecy given by the Oracle predict?

• Percy will fail his quest and be banished.

• Percy will save Mount Olympus from destruction.

• Percy will be betrayed by someone who calls him a friend.

• Percy will return home and live a normal life.

In Chapter 10, who warns Percy that the shoes are dangerous for him to wear?

• Chiron

• Grover

• Annabeth

• Mr. D

Why is Annabeth eager to go on the quest with Percy?

• She wants to prove herself as a capable daughter of Athena.

• She is ordered by Chiron to protect Percy.

• She wants revenge on Hades.

• She is trying to find her missing mother.

Based on Chapters 11-12, how does Grover’s behavior show his loyalty to Percy?

• He tries to convince Percy to stay at camp where it’s safe.

• He risks his life multiple times to protect Percy during battles.

• He argues with Annabeth over the best route to take.

• He offers to carry Percy’s supplies during their journey.

What theme is developed through Percy’s encounters with monsters like Medusa and the Chimera?

• The importance of friendship and teamwork.

• The struggle between gods and mortals.

• The dangers of trusting strangers.

• The challenges heroes must face to grow stronger.

In Chapter 12, why does Percy refuse to leave the injured Annabeth behind?

• He is afraid of facing monsters alone.

• He wants to prove he is braver than Luke.

• He values teamwork and won’t abandon his friends.

• He knows the prophecy requires Annabeth to survive.

How does the setting of the Gateway Arch in Chapter 13 affect the mood of the scene?

• It makes the quest feel like an ordinary road trip.

• It creates tension as Percy faces danger high above the ground.

• It provides a safe place for the heroes to rest.

• It distracts the characters from their main mission.

What does Percy’s battle with Echidna and the Chimera reveal about his character?

• He is overconfident and careless in battle.

• He is brave and willing to take risks to save others.

Why is it important that Percy jumps into the Mississippi River at the end of Chapter 13?

• It shows that he has given up on the quest.

• It demonstrates his connection to his father, Poseidon.

• It allows him to escape from Annabeth and Grover.

• It marks the end of the prophecy's first part.