Exploring Chapter 9 of The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson is offered a quest after being identified as the son of Poseidon. He feels isolated and reads a newspaper article about his and his mother's mysterious disappearance. Percy has a dream about a storm and two gods fighting. He meets Mr. D, who informs him about the quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt. Percy consults the Oracle and receives a prophecy about his journey. He prepares for the quest with Grover and Annabeth, setting out to find the bolt and prevent a war between the gods.

Why does Percy feel miserable despite having privileges in Cabin Three?

• He doesn't like the activities at the camp.

• He feels isolated and different from the other campers.

• He is afraid of the dark.

• He misses his family.

What does Percy find in the newspaper article that angers him?

• A false report about his behavior.

• A story about a car accident.

• A report about a missing dog.

• A picture of his mother.

In Percy's dream, what are the two men fighting over?

• A trident.

• A lightning bolt.

• A shield.

• A sword.

Why does Mr. D want to see Percy?

• To congratulate him.

• To punish him.

• To give him a quest.

• To turn him into a dolphin.

What is the significance of the master bolt?

• It is a gift from Hades.

• It is a tool for controlling the weather.

• It is a powerful weapon created by the Cyclops.

• It is a symbol of Poseidon's power.

Who does Chiron suspect has the master bolt?

• Ares

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Zeus

What does the Oracle tell Percy about his quest?

• He will find a new friend.

• He will retrieve what was stolen.

• He will become a god.

• He will defeat Zeus.

Why can't the gods retrieve the master bolt themselves?

• They are afraid of Hades.

• They do not know where it is.

• They cannot cross each other's territories.

• They are too busy.

Where is the entrance to the Underworld located?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• New York

Who volunteers to accompany Percy on his quest?

• Clarisse

• Annabeth

• Luke

• Chiron