Exploring Chapter 13 of The Lightning Thief

Natalie from Kalamazoo Public Library reads Chapter 13 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'. The chapter follows Percy, Annabeth, and Grover as they travel west on a train, reflecting on their mission and personal backgrounds. Annabeth shares her ambitions and family history. The group visits the Gateway Arch, where Percy encounters a Chimera and faces a life-threatening situation, ending with a dramatic leap into the Mississippi River.

What creature did Percy, Annabeth, and Grover defeat at the beginning of their journey?

• A Minotaur

• A Hydra

• Medusa

• A Cyclops

What did Percy do with Medusa's head?

• He kept it for protection

• He destroyed it

• He sent it to the Olympians

• He buried it

What did Grover and Percy use the reward money for?

• Buying weapons

• Buying train tickets

• Paying a fine

• Buying food

What mythical creatures did Percy spot from the train?

• Dragons

• Elves

• Unicorns

• Centaurs

What is Annabeth's dream profession?

• Architect

• Artist

• Lawyer

• Doctor

What major challenge does Percy face at the Gateway Arch?

• He finds a hidden portal

• He is arrested

• He faces a Chimera

• He gets lost

Who is Echidna in the story?

• A monster

• A lost hero

• A god

• A friendly guide

What does Echidna claim about her children?

• They are gods

• They are monsters

• They are heroes

• They are harmless

What does Percy do to escape the Chimera?

• He fights it with his sword

• He uses magic

• He jumps off the arch

• He negotiates with Echidna

What does the Chimera's dog tag say?

• Fire-breathing, poisonous

• Beware of the dog

• Return if lost

• Please call Olympus