Exploring Chapter 16 of Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and his friends encounter Ares, who provides them with a ride to Los Angeles. They travel with zoo animals and learn about Grover's past failures. The group gets trapped in the Lotus Casino, losing track of time, and must escape to continue their quest.

What did Ares transform his shield into?

• A golden helmet

• A leather jacket

• A magical sword

• A bulletproof vest

What type of animals were Percy and his friends trying to free from the truck?

• Zebra, lion, and antelope

• Elephants and tigers

• Dogs and cats

• Bears and wolves

What did the zebra request from Percy?

• To be freed

• To be fed

• To be left alone

• To be taken to a zoo

What was the reaction of the animals when Grover spoke to them?

• They ignored him

• They became aggressive

• They cheered up

• They stared sadly

What did Annabeth do to the antelope?

• Played music to it

• Fed it some grass

• Gave it a new home

• Cut a balloon off its horn

What did Grover find out about the truckers?

• They were casino employees

• They were animal smugglers

• They were undercover agents

• They were lost tourists

What deceptive feature did the Lotus Hotel and Casino have?

• It made guests lose track of time

• It was a hideout for villains

• It was a portal to another dimension

• It charged exorbitant fees

How long had Percy and his friends been in the Lotus Casino before realizing it?

• One month

• Three days

• Two weeks

• Five days

What did Percy and Annabeth realize about the Lotus Casino?

• It offered them a permanent home

• It was under new management

• It was the safest place on their journey

• It was a trap that made them lose time

What urgent realization did Percy have about their quest after escaping the casino?

• They had only one day left to complete it

• They had missed the deadline

• They needed to return to the casino

• They had plenty of time left