Exploring Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson arrives at Camp Half-Blood, where he learns about the camp's unique features and his own demigod identity. He discovers that his father is one of the Olympian gods and that he has special powers. Percy is introduced to the Oracle and learns about the challenges and dangers that demigods face. He also meets other campers and begins to understand the camp's culture and traditions.

What incident caused Percy to become the center of attention among the campers?

• He won a sword fight.

• He made water shoot out of the bathroom fixtures.

• He climbed the wall the fastest.

• He found a hidden treasure.

What does Annabeth suggest Percy needs to do after the bathroom incident?

• Train harder.

• Talk to the Oracle.

• Apologize to the campers.

• Leave the camp.

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Who is Annabeth's divine parent?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Athena

• Ares

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What term does Annabeth use to describe children of gods and humans?

• Heroes

• Mortals

• Half-bloods

• Immortals

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Why do some demigods stay at the camp year-round?

• They enjoy the camp activities.

• It is too dangerous for them to leave.

• They have no family outside.

• They are training to become gods.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice mentioned by Annabeth?

• It marks the end of summer training.

• It is a deadline for something important.

• It is the day new campers arrive.

• It is the day of a big camp event.

What does Percy notice about the campers in Cabin 11?

• They are all very athletic.

• They are all very quiet.

• They are all very young.

• They all have similar features.

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What does Luke tell Percy about the gods and their children?

• The gods always care for their children.

• The gods are too busy to care for all their children.

• The gods never acknowledge their children.

• The gods live with their children.

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What ritual do the campers perform with their food at dinner?

• They throw it into the lake.

• They share it with each other.

• They offer a portion to the gods by burning it.

• They save it for later.

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How does Percy feel at the end of his first day at camp?

• He feels out of place.

• He feels a sense of belonging.

• He feels angry.

• He feels scared.

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