Exploring Settings and Conflicts in LT

Where does Percy Jackson first discover that he is a demigod in "The Lightning Thief"?

• Camp Half-Blood

• Yancy Academy

• Mount Olympus

• The Underworld

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What is the name of the summer camp where demigods train in "The Lightning Thief"?

• Camp Jupiter

• Camp Half-Blood

• Camp Demigod

• Camp Olympus

Which city does Percy travel to in order to reach the Underworld?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Miami

Who is Percy’s main enemy at Camp Half-Blood?

• Annabeth Chase

• Clarisse La Rue

• Grover Underwood

• Luke Castellan

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What is the main conflict Percy faces in "The Lightning Thief"?

• Finding his mother

• Recovering Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt

• Passing his school exams

• Winning a camp competition

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Which setting is described as the entrance to the Underworld in the book?

• Empire State Building

• Hollywood Recording Studio

• St. Louis Arch

• Gateway Bridge

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Why is Camp Half-Blood an important setting for Percy?

• It is where he meets his father

• It is where he learns about his true identity and trains to survive as a demigod

• It is where he finds the lightning bolt

• It is where he meets Zeus

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How does the setting of the St. Louis Arch contribute to the story’s conflict?

• Percy finds a clue about the lightning bolt

• Percy is attacked by a monster, showing that he is not safe anywhere

• Percy meets his father

• Percy gets lost

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Describe how the setting of the Underworld increases the tension in the story.

• It is a place where Percy feels at home

• It is a dangerous and unknown place, making Percy’s quest more challenging

• It is where Percy finds the lightning bolt easily

• It is a peaceful place

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Why does Percy’s conflict with Clarisse at Camp Half-Blood matter to the story?

• It shows Percy’s ability to make friends

• It demonstrates the challenges Percy faces from other demigods and helps him grow stronger

• It helps Percy find the lightning bolt

• It introduces Percy to Annabeth

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