Exploring Chapter 10 of The Lightning Thief

Percy and his friends prepare for a quest, receiving magical items and advice. They leave camp, with Percy receiving a special sword, Riptide, and a prophecy hinting at his importance. As they travel to Manhattan, Percy reflects on his family. On a bus, they encounter the Furies, leading to a dangerous escape.

What did Percy decide to leave in his cabin before packing for the journey?

• A change of clothes

• A toothbrush

• The minotaur horn

• A book on architecture

What did the camp store loan Percy for his journey?

• A hundred dollars in mortal money and twenty golden drachmas

• A map and compass

• A pair of flying shoes

• A magical sword

What was special about the sneakers Luke gave to Percy?

• They could make Percy invisible

• They provided protection against monsters

• They had wings that allowed the wearer to fly

• They could turn into a sword

What is the name of the celestial bronze sword given to Percy by Chiron?

• Anduril

• Stormbreaker

• Riptide

• Excalibur

According to Chiron, what age is the current time of Western civilization and the rule of Zeus?

• The First Age

• The Fifth Age

• The Second Age

• The Fourth Age

Why did Annabeth say she and Percy were not supposed to get along?

• They had different goals

• Their parents were rivals

• They were from different camps

• They had a past conflict

What did Grover reveal about Percy's stepfather Gabe?

• He was a monster in disguise

• He had a protective aura that masked Percy's scent

• He was a former camper

• He was a demigod

What did Percy, Annabeth, and Grover do to pass the time while waiting for the bus?

• Played cards

• Read books

• Played hacky sack with an apple

• Practiced sword fighting

Who boarded the bus and caused Percy to feel alarmed?

• A group of demigods

• Three old ladies who were actually Furies

• A monster disguised as a bus driver

• A mortal police officer

How did Percy manage to distract the Furies on the bus?

• He used his sword to fight them

• He turned invisible and grabbed the bus wheel

• He threw a magical item at them

• He called for help from other demigods