Exploring Chapter 16 of The Lightning Thief

Natalie from Kalamazoo Public Library reads from 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'. The session covers Percy and his friends' encounter with Ares, their journey in a truck with zoo animals, and their escape from the Lotus Casino. Percy has a revealing dream about his quest, and the group faces challenges and learns about teamwork and trust.

Who is the narrator of the video?

• Grover

• Percy

• Natalie

• Annabeth

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Which god do Percy, Annabeth, and Grover meet in the diner parking lot?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Ares

• Hades

What does Ares give to Percy and his friends for their journey?

• A golden apple

• A magical sword

• A blue nylon bag with supplies

• A map

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What kind of animals are in the truck with Percy, Annabeth, and Grover?

• A bear, a wolf, and a rabbit

• A dragon, a unicorn, and a phoenix

• A horse, a tiger, and a deer

• A zebra, a lion, and an antelope

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Why does Grover feel guilty during the journey?

• He failed to rescue Thalia

• He broke his promise to Annabeth

• He lost his magical flute

• He forgot the way to Camp Half-Blood

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What does Percy use to free the animals from their cages?

• A key

• A spell

• Riptide, his sword

• A crowbar

What does Annabeth do to help the antelope in the truck?

• Feeds it turnips

• Sings to it

• Gives it water

• Cuts a balloon off its horn

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What is the name of the hotel and casino where Percy and his friends stay in Las Vegas?

• The Golden Nugget

• The Mirage

• The Lotus Hotel and Casino

• Caesars Palace

What does Percy notice about the other kids in the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

• They are all playing the same game

• They are all wearing uniforms

• They are all looking for their parents

• They have not aged and come from different years

How long were Percy and his friends in the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

• Three days

• A week

• One day

• Five days