Exploring Chapter 8 of The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson adjusts to life at Camp Half-Blood, learning about his abilities and the camp's activities. He struggles with various skills but excels in canoeing. During a sword fighting lesson, he surprises everyone with his potential. Grover shares his ambitions and the history of the gods, revealing the significance of the Big Three. In a game of capture the flag, Percy discovers his true lineage as the son of Poseidon, which changes his standing at the camp.

What subject does Percy find easier to read than English?

• French

• Spanish

• Latin

• Ancient Greek

Which activity does Percy excel at during his time at Camp Half-Blood?

• Archery

• Wrestling

• Foot racing

• Canoeing

Who is Percy's instructor during his first sword fighting lesson?

• Clarisse

• Chiron

• Annabeth

• Luke

What technique does Percy surprisingly manage to perform during his first sword fighting lesson?

• Disarming maneuver

• Aerial attack

• Double thrust

• Shield block

What is Grover's career aspiration?

• Becoming a healer

• Becoming a warrior

• Getting a searcher's license

• Becoming a teacher

Which god's cabin is honorary because they vowed to be a maiden forever?

• Demeter

• Artemis

• Hera

• Athena

What is the main objective in the game of Capture the Flag?

• To find hidden treasures

• To protect your own flag

• To defeat all opponents

• To capture the enemy's flag

Which cabin does Percy face off against during Capture the Flag?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Ares

• Dionysus

What ability does Percy discover he has when he steps into the creek?

• Healing

• Flight

• Invisibility

• Super strength

Who is revealed to be Percy's father?

• Hades

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon