Reading Comprehension: Percy Jackson Chapter 2

Which of the following is the best 3-sentence summary of the passage?

• In chapter 2, Percy feels embarrassed after his Latin exam and discouraged by Mr. Brunner’s comments. He prepares to leave Yancy, feeling like an outsider compared to his wealthy classmates. On the bus, Grover acts nervous, while three old women imply danger by cutting yarn.

• In chapter 2, Percy fails all his classes and Grover reveals himself as a protector. Percy and Grover leave Yancy Academy and head to a camp. The three old women encourage Percy to study harder for his next year.

• In chapter 2, Percy eats lunch alone and Grover buys snacks for their bus ride. Grover acts extremely peculiar and all Percy does is overthink about his time at Yancy. The trip goes awkward when three old ladies with yarn, entice the duo and the bus takes them safely to the city.

• In chapter 2, Grover acts extremely bizarre and all Percy does is overthink about his exam, Mr. B and being kicked out of Yancy Academy. Percy enjoys his last day at school and plays games with his friends. He looks forward to summer vacation with excitement.

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In Chapter 2, Percy says Grover looked at him glumly. What does the word glumly most likely mean in this passage? Cite explicit evidence that explains your answer.

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Which of the following events are the most important to include in a summary of Chapter 2?

• Percy feels embarrassed about his Latin exam, Grover acts nervous on the bus, and the three old women cut yarn.

• Percy struggles with Latin, Grover worries about protecting Percy, and Percy notices strange behavior from his friend.

• Percy talks with Grover about Mr. Brunner, Grover reacts glumly, and the bus heads toward Manhattan.

• Percy gets frustrated about school, Grover tries to comfort him, and Percy wonders why bad things keep happening to him.

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What can the reader infer about Mr. Brunner’s true feelings toward Percy?

• He thinks Percy is lazy and will never succeed

• He knows Percy has a special destiny but can’t explain yet

• He dislikes Percy and wants him gone

• He wants Percy to fail his Latin exam

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The reader can infer about Grover’s role in Percy’s life based on his nervousness and the business card he gives Percy in Chapter 2.

• Grover is a protector or guardian figure for Percy.

• Grover is a rival who wants to compete with Percy.

• Grover is uninterested in Percy’s well-being.

• Grover is a stranger who just met Percy.

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Which of the following best explains Grover's behavior and why he gives Percy contact information?

• Grover may be hiding important information and feels pressure to fulfill a responsibility connected to Percy.

• Grover is secretly wealthy and wants to impress Percy by giving him a fancy card.

• Grover has been assigned to protect Percy, which explains both his nervous behavior and why he gives Percy contact information.

• Grover wants Percy to invite him on a summer trip, so he gives Percy his card as a reminder.

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In the passage, Percy describes feeling glumly about going home. What does glumly most likely mean?

• Nervously or excitedly

• Hopeless or discourage

• Confidently and gloomy

• Carefully or cautiously

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If you were writing a social media post about this passage, what are TWO hashtag gists (#) could capture the gist of this passage?

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Which of the following best captures the gist of the passage?

• A. Percy is expelled after a mysterious incident that no one else remembers, making him question what is real.

• B. Percy faces confusion and danger, learns about his hidden destiny, and begins preparing for challenges ahead.

• C. Percy overhears Grover and Mr. Brunner discussing a magical mist and his potential role in stopping the Kindly Ones.

• D. Grover reveals he is Percy’s guardian, and they encounter three old women whose knitting signals danger.

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Based on Chapter 2, which character trait best describes Percy?

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