Exploring Chapter 21 of The Lightning Thief

What caused the explosion at Santa Monica Beach according to the LA news?

• A gas leak

• An earthquake

• A crazy kidnapper firing a shotgun

• A police car malfunction

How did Percy and his friends manage to evade the local press at the airport?

• By hiding in the restroom

• By using Annabeth's invisible Yankees cap

• By taking a different exit

• By disguising themselves

What floor does Percy request to go to in the Empire State Building?

• 800th floor

• 600th floor

• 500th floor

• 700th floor

What item does Percy show the guard to gain access to the 600th floor?

• A metal cylinder

• A magical amulet

• A golden coin

• A special key card

What does Zeus do with the lightning bolt after Percy presents it?

• Destroys it

• Purifies it

• Throws it away

• Gives it to Poseidon

Who does Percy suspect is the real mastermind behind the events?

• Ares

• Zeus

• Hades

• Kronos

What does Poseidon reveal about Kronos?

• He has escaped

• He is imprisoned forever

• He is healing and stirring

• He is dead

What important choice does Poseidon tell Percy he must make when he returns home?

• Whether to stay with his mother or return to camp

• Whether to confront Gabe or not

• Whether to become a god or remain mortal

• Whether to use the package or not

What does Percy find in his room that helps him understand Poseidon's message?

• A letter

• A sword

• A map

• A package

What does Percy ultimately decide to do about Gabe?

• Call the police

• Leave the decision to his mother

• Fight him

• Use the package to turn him into a statue