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Percy Jackson and the Lightning thief

Total questions: 128

Worksheet time: 5hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first name of the daughter of Zeus who is turned into a pine tree?

(a)  

2.

What was the name of the girl who looked after Percy and went with him on the quest?

(a)  

3.

Who is the author of The Lightning Thief?

(a)  

4.

What was in the shoebox that Grover brought to Percy?

a)

shoes

b)

pictures

c)

a black and white bull's horn

d)

food

5.

How did Percy, Annabeth and Grover get out of the underworld?

a)

Poseidon's Pearls

b)

A secret map

c)

Hidden Passages

d)

Same route that they came in through

6.

Who does Percy see at the camp, that he knows from school? (besides Grover)

a)

Nancy Bobofit

b)

His Latin teacher

c)

Nancy's best friends

d)

The head teacher

7.

Was Percy the first half-blood that Grover had protected?

a)

No

b)

Yes

8.

What happens to Clarisse and her friends in the bathroom?

a)

She and her friends go to the bathroom with no problems.

b)

Percy controls the water and sprays them from the toilet.

c)

Percy and Annabeth do not allow the girls into the bathroom.

9.

What is Mr. Brunner's real name?

a)

Chiron

b)

Hercules

c)

Zeus

d)

Mr. D

10.

Who does Zeus thinks stole the lightning bolt?

a)

Luke

b)

Hades

c)

Percy

11.

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

a)

Luke

b)

Annabeth

c)

Clarisse

12.

Which camp member befriended then betrayed Percy?

(a)  

13.

Who is Percy's Dad?

a)

Zeus

b)

Ares

c)

Apollo

d)

Poseidon

14.

Gabe Ugliano smells so repulsively human; he could mask the presence of any demigod.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Monsters have souls.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

How old is Percy Jackson in the first novel?

a)

11

b)

12

c)

15

d)

16

17.

How did Percy defeat the Minotaur?

a)

with a sword

b)

with it's own horn

c)

with the help of Grover

d)

with water

18.

Why does Grover want to be a searcher?

a)

he thinks it's fun

b)

his Dad and Uncle Ferdinand were searchers

c)

he has nothing to lose

d)

he wants to win a trophy

19.

What energized Percy so that he could fight Clarisse and her friends?

a)

sugar

b)

water

c)

caffeine

d)

coffee

20.

What was Grover?

a)

A wood nymph

b)

A satyr

c)

A half - god, half - human

d)

A human

21.

Where do Percy and his mum go to on holiday, before they are attacked by the minotaur?

a)

Hastings

b)

Montauk

c)

Hastings

d)

Miami

22.

Percy saw the oracle (a spirit who tells you prophecies). People who do quests see the oracle beforehand and are told what will happen. Finish the prophecy.

"You shall go west and face the god who has turned, you shall find what was stolen and see it safely returned --"

a)

"-you shall see it stolen again, but not again returned, you shall be befriended and then betrayed, and you shall save everything, at the end."

b)

"-you shall go south and face a friend who betrays, and you shall save them all, in the end."

c)

"-you shall see it stolen again by a friend, and you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end."

d)

"-you will be betrayed by one who calls you a friend, and you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end."

23.

At Camp Half Blood, what do the cabins represent?

a)

Mythological creatures

b)

The 12 Greek Gods

24.

Who were the old ladies at the fruit stand?

a)

an all-girl band

b)

the Fates

c)

Mrs. Dodd and her friends

d)

Percy's Mom and her 2 sisters

25.

When Percy toasts to the gods, what drink does he ask for his cup to be filled with?

a)

Dr. Pepper

b)

Coffee

c)

Milk

d)

Cherry Coke

26.

What did Grover have instead of feet?

a)

Fins

b)

Claws

c)

Hooves

d)

Talons

27.

What does it mean to be a "half-blood"?

a)

You only have 1/2 your blood.

b)

One of your parents is a god.

c)

You are a god.

d)

You are related to a dog.

28.

What was Percy's quest?

a)

To stop the thief who was stealing so many things and return the stolen items

b)

To find the Golden fleece

c)

To retrieve the lightning bolt and bring it back to Olympus

d)

To retrieve a golden apple from an enchanted orchard

29.

Who stole Zeus's Master Bolt?

a)

Percy

b)

Poseidon

c)

Ares and Luke

d)

Zeus himself

e)

Annabeth and Grover

30.

Who is Mr. D's father?

a)

Poseidon

b)

Apollo

c)

Zeus

d)

Herecules

31.

What did Annabeth decide to do at the end of the book?

a)

She got married to Luke

b)

She went to live with her mother on Mount Olympus

c)

She went home with her mortal father

d)

She decided to stay at Camp-Half-Blood

32.

What is used to call the campers to dinner and to send them to their cabins?

a)

bell

b)

horn

c)

megaphone

d)

conch shell

33.

They met Ares on the quest.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Why are the campers shocked when it starts raining at Camp Half-Blood?

a)

because the sun was shining.

b)

because it NEVER rained of stormed there before.

c)

because it only rained on Mondays.

35.

What is the name of the monster that came after Percy, Grover and his mum?

a)

Minotaur

b)

Fury

c)

Cyclops

d)

Friendly One

36.

Percy leaves his Mom and runs for the tree on the hill.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Why are the counselors having a hard time deciding who Percy's dad is?

a)

he sleeps all day

b)

he is awesome at everything

c)

he IS NOT good at the outside activities, except he IS GOOD at canoeing

38.

What was stolen (that they are fighting over)?

a)

the Trident

b)

the Underworld

c)

the Lightning Bolt

39.

Which 2 god's fighting was causing the storms?

a)

Hades and Zeus

b)

Zeus and Hades

c)

Zeus and Poseidon

d)

Zeus and Mrs. Devahl

40.

What is Mr. D's job at the camp?

a)

Counselor

b)

Camp Director

c)

Cafeteria Cook

d)

Janitor

41.

What power did Clarisse's spear have?

a)

turning into a snake

b)

invisibility

c)

electricity

42.

According to Grover; why did Percy mail Medusa's head to Olympus?

a)

to be funny

b)

to make Poseidon notice him

c)

for an April Fool's Day joke

d)

because that's where heads go

43.

What is the name of the camp they go to?

a)

Half-God Camp

b)

Camp Half-Blood

c)

Half-Blood Haunt

d)

Half-God Hill

44.

What school for "troubled kids" is Percy at, to start with?

a)

Yancy High school

b)

Yancy Academy

c)

Lancy College

d)

Lancy High School

45.

Who was Zeus' daughter that died at the top of Half-Blood hill?

a)

Annabeth

b)

Thalia

c)

Clarisse

d)

Percy

46.

What is Percy's cabin number?

a)

8

b)

5

c)

11

d)

21

47.

Who dies in this book?

a)

None of these

b)

Clarisse

c)

Percy's mum

d)

Annabeth

48.

What is Percy's stepdad's name?

a)

Charles Ugliano

b)

Charles John Ugliano

c)

Gabriel Ugliano

d)

Gabson Ugliano

49.

Who are the "Big Three"?

a)

Zeus, Poseidon, Hades

b)

Zeus, Hercules, Hades

c)

Zeus, Poseidon, Hercules

d)

Zeus, Demeter, Apollo

50.

Who is Percy's partner in the sword dueling?

a)

Clarisse

b)

Annabeth

c)

Grover

d)

Luke

51.

What game does Percy play with Mr. D and Chiron?

a)

Euchre

b)

Poker

c)

Go Fish

d)

Pinochle

52.

Which character turns out to be a Satyr? (Satyr = 1/2 human, 1/2 goat)

a)

Mrs. Dodds

b)

Percy's Mom

c)

Grover

d)

Mr. Brunner

53.

Where does Percy go after he kills the Minotaur?

a)

Camp Full Blood

b)

Minotauk

c)

Yancy Academy

d)

Camp Half Blood

54.

What is the plan with the poodle?

a)

to take it to the formal

b)

to take it to the police station

c)

to take it with them to LA

d)

to turn it in and get the reward money

55.

What area does Zeus rule?

a)

sky

b)

underworld

c)

sea

d)

school

56.

When does Zeus want the lightning bolt returned?

a)

by Spring Solstice

b)

by Fall Solstice

c)

by Summer Solstice

57.

Annabeth wears a necklace with this many beads on it, showing how long she has been at Camp.

a)

3

b)

5

c)

4

d)

25

58.

From Chapter 17 what did Krusty attempt to do to Groover and Anabeth?

a)

Sell them a waterbed.

b)

Rob them.

c)

Kidnap them.

d)

Trap them in a bed.

59.

From chapter 17 What was Percy given in the ocean?

a)

A trident from his father.

b)

Pearls with special powers.

c)

Talents to make him stronger.

d)

A shark that can go on land.

60.

From chapter 17 what did the group buy the taxi with?

a)

The money from Ares god of war.

b)

A zebra from the transport truck.

c)

A credit card from a casino.

d)

They got lucky and it was free ride.

61.

From chapter 16 how long had it been since the group had entered the casino.

a)

One year.

b)

Seven months.

c)

Five days.

d)

Eighty seven days.

62.

From chapter 16. What was in the casino?

a)

Video games on large TV's and more.

b)

It was just a regular casino.

c)

Hundreds of animals.

d)

A Casino with the master bolt hidden in it.

63.

From chapter 16. How did the group to Vegas?

a)

They took a taxi.

b)

They walked.

c)

They hid on a train and jumped off at Vegas.

d)

They took a animal transport trailer.

64.

From chapter 15. How did the group end up at a old water park?

a)

They got a quest from Ares go of war.

b)

They just wanted to go.

c)

They went for fun.

d)

So Percy could practice with his powers.

65.

From chapter 15. What was Ares quest for the group?

a)

To get his sword back.

b)

To get his electric spear back.

c)

To get his shield back.

d)

To get his motorcycle back.

66.

From chapter 15. What came out of the mirrors on the water ride?

a)

Robots.

b)

Robotic rats

c)

Water.

d)

Metal spiders.

67.

From chapter 14. Why is Percy falling from the Arch?

a)

He wanted to test his powers.

b)

Just for fun.

c)

Because he was forced to jump out.

d)

Because the arch collapsed.

68.

From chapter 14. What happens in the river?

a)

He finds his sword.

b)

He was completely dry.

c)

He sees a spirit.

d)

He almost drowns.

69.

From chapter 14. What was the river like?

a)

Full of trash and gunk.

b)

Very clean.

c)

Full of old boats.

d)

There was nothing in the water.

70.

From chapter 13. What does Anabeth want to be?

a)

A camp half blood teacher.

b)

A master video player.

c)

A star celebrity.

d)

A architect.

71.

From chapter 13. Who is the kindly one with the group in the Arch?

a)

The family.

b)

The fat lady.

c)

The guard at the top.

d)

Groover.

72.

From chapter 13. Why did the arch explode?

a)

The fat lady broke it.

b)

Percy cut it in half with rip tide.

c)

The fat lady's dog blew it up.

d)

The family blew it up.

73.

From chapter 12. What animal helped the group?

a)

A skunk.

b)

A bird.

c)

A wasp.

d)

A poodle.

74.

From chapter 12. Why was the poodle so important?

a)

They could get money for returning him.

b)

He could fly.

c)

He could make money out of anything.

d)

He could make food with magic.

75.

Thanks for playing! Please rate my quiz.

a)

11/10

b)

10/10

c)

7/10

d)

5/10

e)

This was awful.

76.
Why can’t the gods retrieve the bolt themselves?
a)
They can't go to Earth
b)
They can't enter each other's areas
c)
They will destroy the bolt if they touch it
d)
They can't see it, it's invisible.
77.
Why does Percy have to travel overland?
a)
Because his shoes are too heavy
b)
Because Hades is keeping tabs on him
c)
Because Zeus controls the sky
d)
Because his grandparents died in a plane crash.
78.
According to Grover, why did Percy’s mom marry Gabe?
a)
because he was mean and monsters would stay away
b)
because he was strong and monsters would stay away
c)
because he smelled so human the monsters would stay away
d)
He was a gambler and she needed the money.  
79.
How do Percy, Grover and Annabeth lose their luggage?
a)
The airline never returned it to them
b)
The Furies stole it
c)
The Furies threw it out the bus
d)
The bus exploded
80.
How does Percy explain why he went into the garden gnome emporium? 
a)
he smelled burgers
b)
he heard noises
c)
He smelled monsters
d)
He heard a voice tell him to.
81.
What is Aunty Em's true identity?
a)
A Fury
b)
Athena
c)
Mandisa
d)
Medusa
82.
Why doesn't Aunty Em's head disintegrate with the rest of her body?
a)
It is too big
b)
it is a spoil of war 
c)
It needs to be sent to Mt. Olympus
d)
It needs to be sent to the Underworld
83.
What important information does Percy find in Aunty Em's office?
a)
The name of the Lightning Thief
b)
The address to his dad's house
c)
The address to Mount Olympus
d)
A bunch of lottery tickets
84.
Aunty Em says, "The Gray-Eyed One" did this to me.  Who is she talking about?
a)
Aphrodite
b)
Artemis
c)
Apollo
d)
Athena
85.
Aunty Em said, 
"Don't be a pawn of the Olympians, my dear."  A "pawn" is a game piece in chess.  Based on what she said and what the definition of "pawn" is...what did she mean?
a)
To never play chess
b)
Playing chess is a dangerous thing
c)
Playing chess is something that the Olympians like to do.
d)
Don't let the Olympians treat you like you are part of a game.  
86.
What happens if you look into Medusa's eyes?
a)
You turn into ice
b)
You disintegrate
c)
You turn into stone
d)
You turn into water
87.
What is nectar and Ambrosia?
a)
Greek money
b)
Food of the Gods
c)
Pretty colors
d)
Wood Nymphs
88.
What does Luke give Percy?
a)
a sword
b)
a shield
c)
Greek money
d)
shoes
89.

Percy, Annabeth and Grover travel with caged zoo animals to Las Vegas

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Grover's shoes almost dragged him to the pits of Tartarus

a)

True

b)

False

91.

When Percy battles Ares, Poseidon intervenes and saves Percy

a)

True

b)

False

92.

After Percy returns to Camp Half Blood, he battles a giant scorpion

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Which of the following is a conflict that Percy does not face in chapters 12-22

a)

Percy Battles Ares for the Lightening bolt

b)

Percy fights Echidna and one of her monsters

c)

Percy fights with Gabe and gets him to leave the apartment

d)

Percy is being chased by the police

94.

What theme most closely connects retrieving Ares' shield at the amusement park?

a)

Family

b)

Love

c)

Friendship

d)

Lies and Deceit

95.

Which of the following best describes how the setting of the Lotus Casino affects its visitors?

a)

Makes visitors want to leave because it is an illusion

b)

Makes visitors fearful of leaving its safety

c)

Makes visitors forget themselves so they stay forever

d)

Makes visitors spend all their money and go broke

96.

Which of the following best describes the atmosphere Olympus creates.

a)

Overpowering

b)

Boredom

c)

Cheer

d)

Menacing

97.

What object best serves as a symbol of power in the novel?

a)

Wapons

b)

Names

c)

Games

d)

Camp Half Blood

98.

(a)   sets a trap for Ares at the amusement park.

99.

Percy tricks (a)   to lay on one of his beds, and it ensnares him.

100.

The three judges of the underworld are King Minos, Thomas Jefferson, and (a)   .

101.

When Percy swims into the Pacific Ocean, a Nereid gives him three (a)  

102.

The blood of the gods is called

(a)  

103.

How does Percy show the theme of identity?

4 lines
104.

Who says this: "Framing somebody to start a wat. Oldest trick in the book. In a way you got me to thank for your little quest"

a)

Poseidon

b)

Sally Jackson

c)

Ares

d)

Annabeth

105.

Who said this: "I should've told you the truth from the beginning' his voice trembled, ' I thought if you knew what a failure I was, you wouldn't want me along."

a)

Annabeth

b)

Mr. D

c)

Grover

d)

Luke

106.

Who said this: "Ah, that would be my pen. Please bring your own writing utensil in the future, Mr. Jackson"

a)

Chiron

b)

Mr. D

c)

Hades

d)

Annabeth

107.

Which comes first?

a)

Percy bribes Charon to ferry the team across the River Styx

b)

Percy gets trapped at the top of the St. Louis Arch and battles a monster

c)

Percy meets his father at Mount Olympus and returns Zeus' master bolt.

d)

Percy and company play games and spend a lot of time at the Lotus Casino

108.

What is "The Poker Player"

a)

Gabe turned to stone

b)

Luke

c)

A TV show

d)

Smelly Gabe playing poker

109.

What does Percy try to warn Zeus about?

a)

Kronos

b)

Luke

c)

Titans

d)

Hades

110.

What do the gods give Percy when he gets back to NYC?

a)

A credit card

b)

Medusa's Head

c)

A balloon

d)

The pen sword

111.

What does Crusty sell?

(a)  

112.

What is in the big pit in the Underworld?

(a)  

113.

What have Percy and Ares both been having?

(a)  

114.

Who is serving Kronos?

(a)  

115.

What was Crusty's nickname in the myths?

(a)  

116.

Who was Grover supposed to protect but failed to do so?

(a)  

117.

What is Grover's life dream?

a)

Find Pan

b)

Save Thalia

c)

Complete a quest

d)

Travel the world

118.

What do the kids visit in St. Louis?

a)

The arch

b)

The ocean

c)

The Underworld

d)

Olympus

119.

Where does the water spirit tell Percy to go?

a)

Santa Monica

b)

Florida

c)

Los Angeles

d)

NYC

120.

Which god carries messages for the gods?

a)

Iris

b)

Kronos

c)

Poseidon

d)

Hera

121.

What is the name of the dog in the elevator?

a)

Chimera

b)

Sparky

c)

Echidna

d)

Pink Poodle

122.

What does the spirit warn him about?

a)

Taking gifts

b)

Travelling through the air

c)

Swimming too deep

d)

Singing too loud

123.

What creature is Annabeth afraid of?

a)

spiders

b)

snakes

c)

butterflies

d)

ants

124.

What can Percy do underwater?

a)

Breathe

b)

Sink

c)

Sing

125.

What does Ares want the kids to get for him?

a)

Shield

b)

Sword

c)

Photograph

d)

Book

126.

How did Annabeth end up at Camp Half Blood?

a)

Ran away from home

b)

Shipped there by her father

c)

Taken by Chiron

127.

What kind of animal helps the trio continue their quest?

a)

Pink Poodle

b)

Grey cat

c)

Black Mouse

d)

Purple Poodle

128.

Did you enjoy this book?

a)

Yes

b)

No