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The Lightning Thief Whole Book

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What kind of school is Yancy Academy? 
a)
A.  a school for gifted students 
b)
B. a music school 
c)
C. a performing arts school 
d)
D. a school for students who behave badly 
2.

Who is Grover to Percy?

a)

Teacher

b)

Best Friend

c)

Bully

d)

Counselor

3.

What happens to Mrs. Dodds?

a)

She was fired for stealing money from students.

b)

She was struck by lightning.

c)

She turns into a monster and Percy kills her.

d)

She was thrown into a pit of snakes.

4.

What does Mr. Brunner's pen turn into?

a)

a snake

b)

a bush

c)

a sword

d)

a banana

5.

What does Grover say his responsibility is to Percy?

a)

He is Percy's business partner.

b)

He is responsible for protecting Percy and keeping him safe.

c)

He is Percy's teammate.

d)

He is responsible for keeping Half-Blood Hill safe.

6.

What does it mean to be a half-blood?

a)

Half human and half god

b)

A mortal

c)

A human

d)

A god

7.

Why does Annabeth make Percy stand in the water in during capture the flag in Chapter 8?

a)

He was hot and needed to cool down

b)

His clothes were muddy and needed to be washed

c)

The water healed Percy and gave him strength

d)

Annabeth was playing a trick on Percy

8.

According to Grover, why did the Big Three gods swear not to have anymore children?

a)

They world had too many children in it.

b)

Their wives were very upset with them.

c)

There was not more room on Mt. Olympus.

d)

Their children caused World War II.

9.

Why does Annabeth tell Percy he has dyslexia?

a)

Most demi-gods have it.

b)

His mind is wired to read ancient Greek.

c)

Demi-gods have impaired vision.

d)

He's not a strong reader.

10.

Why are some campers never able to leave Camp Half-Blood?

a)

They love it and don't ever want to leave!

b)

It is too dangerous for them to leave as they may attract some monsters in the mortal world.

c)

They are scared they may get chosen to go on a quest

11.

What important decision does Percy have to make?

a)

Percy must decide if he will live with his father.

b)

Percy must decide if he will date Annabeth.

c)

Percy must decide if he wants to go on a new quest.

d)

Percy must decide if he will stay at Camp Half-Blood for the summer or forever.

12.

Who else is going with Grover and Percy on the Quest?

a)

Luke

b)

Annabeth

c)

Clarisse

13.

How do monsters find the children of "the big three"

a)

They can smell them

b)

they glow in the dark

c)

They all have blue eyes

d)

they've all been "marked"

14.
What is an Oracle?
a)
Someone who can see the future
b)
A mummy
c)
A minotaur
d)
A quest
15.

What events cause Percy to go on his quest or his "Call to Adventure?"

a)

Percy fails class at Yancy

b)

Percy and his step-dad don't like each other

c)

Percy wants to find out who his father is

d)

Percy's mom and the lightning bolt are missing

16.

What kind of power does Percy have?

a)

He can control water

b)

He can read minds

c)

He has super strength

d)

He can talk to animals

17.

How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn cutting?

a)

Grover laughs uncontrollably

b)

Grover cries real tears

c)

Grover runs away

d)

Grover reacts with fear

18.

Chapter 9
Who does Chiron initially believe is behind the theft of the lightning bolt?

a)
Hera
b)
Hades
c)
Apollo
d)
Poseidon
19.
Chapter 9
What are Zeus and Poseidon fighting about?
a)
a lightning bolt
b)
a lightning rod
c)
a lightning maker
d)
a lightning wand
20.

What important information does Percy find in Aunty Em's office at the Garden Gnome Emporium?

a)

Phone Number for Poseidon

b)

Address to Mount Olympus

c)

His mother is still alive

d)

Letter from Hades

21.

Percy confesses to Grover that he's only on this trip so that he can _______

a)

Get the master bolt

b)

Fight Hades

c)

Bring back his mother

d)

Travel to new places

22.
Chapter 10
What did Luke give Percy?
a)
A shield
b)
A sword
c)
A pair of shoes
d)
A map
23.

Which of the gods turned Medusa into a monster?

a)

Ares

b)

Athena

c)

Zeus

d)

Aphrodite

24.

What were Medusa and her two sisters called?

a)

The Harpies

b)

The Gorgons

c)

The Furies

d)

The Monsters

25.

What does Ares ask Percy to do? (Chapter 15)

a)

Steal the lightning bolt from Hephaestus

b)

Get his shield from a waterpark

c)

Defeat Hades in single combat

d)

Give up and go home

26.

Why doesn't Grover smell any monsters at The Thrill Ride O'Love? (Chapter 15)

a)

There are no dangers there.

b)

The monsters are not alive.

c)

They are underground.

d)

His nose is clogged up due to allergies.

27.

Why does Annabeth freak out in the water park? (Chapter 15)

a)

She is afraid of spiders

b)

She is nervous about Ares' motives

c)

She gets angry at Percy

d)

She hasn't eaten for two days

28.

Who helped Percy, Annabeth, and Grover get to Las Vegas? (Chapters 15-16)

a)

Ares

b)

Luke

c)

Hermes

d)

Poseidon

29.

How long were they in the Lotus Casino? (Chapter 16)

a)

5 days

b)

2 weeks

c)

3 hours

d)

1 month

30.

What does Crusty sell?

a)

Waterbeds

b)

Seashells

c)

Beads

d)

Pearls

31.

What did they find in Crusty's store to help them get to the Underworld. (Chapter 17)

a)

The address for DOA recording studios.

b)

A secret passageway leading to DOA recording studios.

c)

Someone who could lead them to DOA recording studios.

d)

A map leading them to DOA recording studios.

32.

True or False: Crusty was one of Poseidon’s friends and was going to help Percy, Annabeth, and Grover.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What gift does Percy get in the ocean? (Chapter 17)

a)

A better sword

b)

A giant seahorse

c)

Three pearls

d)

Directions to the Underworld

34.

Who did Percy see on tv?

a)

His mom

b)

Mr. D

c)

Chiron

d)

Gabe

35.

Percy and his friends travel to the Underworld. He confronts Hades and discovers Hades is missing a magical item. He is also unable to take his mom home because he needs to find the missing item first.

Which choice best describes a theme found in Chapter 19?

a)

Sometimes the right choice is the most difficult to make.

b)

The early bird gets the worm.

c)

What people don’t know won’t hurt them.

d)

Stop and smell the roses.

36.

True or False: The three encountered a gang of kids in the alleyway who tried to fight them.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

8. Why does Percy say, "I'd learned to be suspicious, the last week or so," on page 258?


The doorman smiled at us. "Hey, kids. You look tired. You want to come in and sit down?"

I'd learned to be suspicious, the last week or so. I figured anybody might be a monster or a god.

a)

A. When things seemed to be going well, there was usually a trick or danger.

b)

B. He didn't trust Annabeth and Grover.

c)

C. Chiron told him not to trust the gifts.

d)

D. He thought that Ares was following him.

38.

2. What does the word "reluctantly" mean as it is used on page 252?

It was probably a deadly insult to refuse something from a god, but I didn't want anything that Ares had touched. Reluctantly, I slung the backpack over my shoulder. I knew my anger was being caused by the war god's presence, but I was still itching to punch him in the nose.

a)

A. doing something even though you don't want to do it

b)

B. doing something quickly

c)

C. in a way that shows something is difficult

d)

D. being happy to do something

39.

1. What can you infer from this line on page 250? “Annabeth and Grover caught their breath.” Ares gave me a wicked grin. "Bet that crippled black-smith was surprised when he netted a couple of stupid kids. You looked good on TV." I shoved his shield at him. "You're a jerk." Annabeth and Grover caught their breath. Ares grabbed the shield and spun it in the air like pizza dough. It changed form, melting into a bulletproof vest. He slung it across his back.

a)

A. They were out of breath from running away from the water park.

b)

B. They were shocked and scared that Percy insulted Ares.

c)

C. They were holding their breath waiting to see what would happen.

d)

D. They were whispering about Ares.

40.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“The monster was gone...I’d just seen my mother vanish. I wanted to lie down and cry, but there was Grover, needing my help, so I managed to haul him up and down into the valley, toward the lights of the farmhouse.” pg. 56

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

Heros will risk their lives to save others.

c)

Good is rewarded and evil is punished.

d)

Abuse of power leads to destruction.

41.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“All I cared about was my mom. Hades had taken her unfairly, and Hades was going to give her back.” pg. 159

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

In order to survive difficult circumstances it takes help from others.

d)

A mother will put her love for her children above all other relationships.

42.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“‘Look, do you want her (Medusa) turning more innocent people into statues?’ She (Annabeth) pointed to a pair of statue lovers...turned to stone by the monster. Annabeth grabbed a green gazing ball from a nearby pedestal...Look at her in the glass. Never look at her directly.’” pg. 182

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

Good is rewarded and evil is punished.

d)

In order to survive difficult circumstances it sometimes takes help from others.

43.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“Medusa cackled. ‘Too late.’ She lunged at me with her talons. I slashed up with my sword, heard a sickening shlock!...Something fell to the ground next to my foot. It took all my willpower not to look.” pg. 183

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

Heros will risk their lives to save others.

c)

Good is rewarded and evil is punished.

d)

A mother will put her love for her children above all other relationships.

44.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“‘The Furies. The three worst monsters from the Underworld. No problem. No Problem. We’ll just slip out of the windows…’They don’t open.’ Grover moaned. ‘A back exit?’ she suggested. There wasn’t one…’I’ve got it,’ Annabeth said. ‘Percy take my hat.’” pgs. 161-62

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

In order to survive difficult circumstances it takes help from others.

d)

A mother will put her love for her children above all other relationships.

45.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“I went back to the picnic table, packed up Medusa’s head, and filled out a delivery slip…’They’re not going to like that,’ Grover warned. ‘They’ll think you’re impertinent.’ ‘I am impertinent,’ I said.” pgs. 186-187

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

Abuse of power leads to destruction.

d)

A mother will put her love for her children above all other relationships.

46.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“‘Help me (Ares) out, and maybe I’ll tell you something you need to know. Something about your mom….’ He grinned. That got your attention.” pg. 228

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

Good is rewarded and evil is punished.

d)

In order to survive difficult circumstances it sometimes takes help from others.

47.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“‘Leave me here,’ he said. ‘Use the third pearl on your mom.’ ‘No!’ ‘I’m a satyr,’ Grover said. ‘We don’t have souls like humans do. He can torture me until I die, but he won’t get me forever.’” pg. 316

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

Good is rewarded and evil is punished.

d)

Abuse of power leads to destruction.

48.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“Ichor, the golden blood of the gods, flowed from a gash in the war god’s boot. The expression on his face was beyond hatred. It was pain, shock, complete disbelief that he’d been wounded. He limped toward me, muttering ancient Greek curses. Something had stopped him.” pg. 330

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

Heroes will risk their lives to save others.e

c)

Abuse of power leads to destruction.

d)

A mother will put her love for her children above all other relationships.

49.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

“On a completely unrelated subject, she’d (Percy’s mother) sold her first life-size concrete sculpture, entitled The Poker Player, to a collector, through an art gallery in Soho. She had gotten so much money for it, she’d put a deposit down on a new apartment…” pg. 355

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

In order to survive difficult circumstances it takes help from others.

d)

Abuse of power leads to destruction.

50.

Which thematic statement is supported by this evidence from the novel?

’Kronos got you to steal the master bolt and the helm. He spoke to you in your dreams.’ Luke's eye twitched.” pg. 366

a)

A child will do everything they can to protect a loving parent.

b)

It takes courage to take a risk when you may not succeed.

c)

In order to survive difficult circumstances it takes help from others.

d)

When people are selfish and act in their own self interest, they suffer negative consequences in the end.