The Lightning Thief - Chapters 18-22 (Percy Jackson)

Why does the DOA security guard get annoyed with Percy?

• Percy tries to bribe the guard

• Percy refuses to pay a fee for passage

• Percy argues about the rules loudly

• Percy does not follow the usual procedures for entering the Underworld

How does Charon know that Percy and his friends are not dead?

• They sneak past him when he’s not looking

• They look too healthy to be dead

• They explain they are on a quest

• They carry golden drachmas, the payment for crossing the river

What does the River Styx look like, and why does it appear that way?

• The river is dark and murky because it symbolizes the boundary between life and death

• The river is clear and sparkling because it is magical

• The river is frozen to represent eternal sleep

• The river flows with colorful water to welcome souls

Why does Percy’s plan to get past Cerberus fail?

• Percy attempts to bribe Cerberus with food, but it doesn’t work

• Percy forgets to bring a weapon to defend himself

• Percy tries to sneak quietly but makes noise

• Cerberus is too focused and aggressive to be distracted easily

What does the Field of Asphodel look like?

• A dark cave with sparkling gems

• A bright garden filled with flowers and light

• A dull, gray plain that feels empty and lifeless

• A crowded city with many spirits

What must a soul do to enter the Isles of the Blest?

• Learn magic while alive

• Perform heroic deeds in life to earn a place there

• Pay a large fee to Hades

• Be born to a god and a mortal parent

How does Percy feel when he is in Hades’ presence compared to being near Ares?

• Hades makes Percy feel cold and uneasy, while Ares feels aggressive and fiery

• Percy feels welcomed by Hades and afraid of Ares

• Percy is more comfortable with Hades because they have similar powers

• Percy fears Ares but not Hades

What difficult choice does Percy face when deciding to use the pearls?

• He must choose between saving his friends or saving himself

• He must decide whether to fight or run away

• He has to pick which friend to trust most

• He must choose between using magic or weapons

Why does Percy will himself to get soaked in the water?

• The water heals his wounds and restores his strength

• He wants to clean off dirt and grime

• He is trying to scare nearby monsters away

• He is cooling off after the battle

Why does Ares say the worst war is between relatives?

• Because it causes the deepest pain and betrayal among family

• Because relatives always fight fairly

• Because relatives have magical powers

• Because relatives fight less often