Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief

The phrase “like an owl being tortured” is used to describe the sound of Grover playing the reed pipes. What does this simile help the reader understand?

• A. The sound is quiet and calming

• B. The sound is musical and pleasant

• C. The sound is loud, painful, and disturbing

• D. The sound comes from an actual owl

In Chapter 11, when Percy is described as being impulsive. What does the word impulsive most nearly mean as it is used in the text?

• A. Thinking carefully before acting

• B. Acting quickly without thinking ahead

• C. Feeling afraid to make decisions

• D. Planning every move in advance

What is strange about the statues in the Garden Gnome Emporium?

• A. They are broken

• B. They look very realistic and frightened

• C. They are made of cement

• D. They move when no one is watching

What mythological creature is Aunty Em revealed to be?

• A. Minerva

• B. A Fury

• C. A Chimera

• D. Medusa

How does Percy react when he realizes who Aunty Em really is?

• A. He laughs

• B. He runs away immediately

• C. He freezes in fear

• D. He uses the cap to disappear

Why doesn’t Percy turn to stone when he fights Medusa?

• A. He closes his eyes

• B. He wears magic armor

• C. He uses reflection to see her

• D. He is immune to her powers

How does Percy defeat Medusa?

• A. He stabs her with a sword

• B. He traps her in stone

• C. He cuts off her head

• D. He pushes her into fire

What does Percy decide to do with Medusa’s head?

• A. Bury it

• B. Destroy it

• C. Keep it as a weapon

• D. Send it to Mount Olympus

What does this chapter show about Percy’s character?

• A. He avoids danger

• B. He relies only on luck

• C. He uses intelligence in battle

• D. He prefers others to fight for him

What theme is most strongly shown in this chapter?

• A. Trusting strangers is always safe

• B. Appearances can be misleading

• C. Strength is more important than brains

• D. Heroes never make mistakes