Exploring Chapter 18 of Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief

Percy and his friends plan to enter the underworld to find the master bolt and save his mom. They meet Charon at the lobby, negotiate their passage with drachmas, and cross the River Styx. Annabeth cleverly distracts Cerberus with a ball, allowing them to proceed further into the underworld.

What is the name of the guard at the entrance of the underworld?

• Hades

• Ares

• Chiron

• Zeus

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What item did the group use to negotiate their entry into the underworld?

• Golden drachmas

• Pearls

• Silver coins

• Diamonds

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What does Chiron do after the group successfully negotiates entry?

• He lets them pass

• He attacks them

• He leaves his post

• He calls for backup

Which creature guards the entrance to the underworld?

• Griffin

• Phoenix

• Minotaur

• Cerberus

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How does Annabeth manage to control Cerberus?

• Using a red rubber ball

• With a magical spell

• By singing a song

• Offering food

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What does Cerberus do when he sees the red ball?

• He runs away

• He sits down

• He becomes aggressive

• He falls asleep

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What is the reaction of the spirits when Annabeth commands Cerberus?

• They pass quietly

• They cheer

• They disappear

• They become agitated

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What does Annabeth promise to Cerberus as they leave?

• To bring another ball

• To bring him food

• To set him free

• To visit him again

What does the metal detector announce as they pass through?

• Magic detected

• Nothing detected

• Weapons detected

• Illegal items detected

What does Grover conclude about their plans after passing Cerberus?

• They really bite

• They are dangerous

• They need improvement

• They are effective

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