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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Vocabulary

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

“But its presence didn’t feel evil, like my demonic math teacher Mrs. Dodds or the Minotaur.”


Which would be the best synonym (similar meaning) to "demonic"?

a)

presence

b)

teacher

c)

evil

d)

Minotaur

2.

What does the word "domain" mean as it is used in this sentence?

a)

a mountain or high peak

b)

a dangerous place

c)

an area controlled by a ruler

d)

the back of an airplane, near the engine

3.

Which definition of "expression" matches the way the word is used in the sentence above?

a)

Noun - a pressing out or squeezing of juice

b)

Noun - representing in art, music; symbols

c)

Noun - showing a feeling, look that shows meaning or feeling

d)

Noun - a symbol(s) demonstrating a mathematical fact or operation

4.

What does the word "shoals" mean in the context of Chapter 17?

a)

Rocky areas in shallow water

b)

Large ships

c)

Guardians of the sea

d)

Strong waves

5.

A centaur is a type of ​ (a)   creature since it is half human and half horse.

Choose from the below words

mythological

archetype

broad

embark

6.

What does the word 'ambrosia' mean as it is used in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of poison

b)

B) Food of the gods

c)

C) A magical weapon

d)

D) A mythical creature

7.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the best synonym for 'celestial'?

a)

A) Earthly

b)

B) Heavenly

c)

C) Ordinary

d)

D) Mundane

8.

What does the word 'minotaur' refer to in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of plant

b)

B) A mythical creature

c)

C) A magical spell

d)

D) A historical event

9.

Which word best describes the tone of the narrator in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) Sarcastic

b)

B) Joyful

c)

C) Melancholic

d)

D) Indifferent

10.

What is the meaning of 'oracle' as used in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A wise person

b)

B) A prediction or prophecy

c)

C) A type of tree

d)

D) A magical potion

11.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what does the word 'chariot' refer to?

a)

A) A type of weapon

b)

B) A vehicle used in ancient times

c)

C) A mythical creature

d)

D) A type of food

12.

What does the word 'demigod' mean in the context of 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A full god

b)

B) A half-human, half-god

c)

C) A mythical creature

d)

D) A type of spell

13.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the best synonym for 'labyrinth'?

a)

A) Maze

b)

B) Garden

c)

C) Fortress

d)

D) Palace

14.

What does the word 'satyr' mean in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of fruit

b)

B) A half-human, half-goat creature

c)

C) A magical spell

d)

D) A historical figure

15.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the meaning of 'prophecy'?

a)

A) A type of dance

b)

B) A prediction of the future

c)

C) A historical event

d)

D) A type of weapon

16.

What does the word 'trident' refer to in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of fish

b)

B) A three-pronged spear

c)

C) A mythical creature

d)

D) A type of tree

17.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the best synonym for 'mythological'?

a)

A) Historical

b)

B) Fictional

c)

C) Scientific

d)

D) Modern

18.

What does the word 'underworld' mean in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of plant

b)

B) The realm of the dead

c)

C) A magical spell

d)

D) A historical event

19.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the meaning of 'Olympus'?

a)

A) A type of mountain

b)

B) The home of the gods

c)

C) A mythical creature

d)

D) A type of food

20.

What does the word 'nymph' mean in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of insect

b)

B) A minor nature goddess

c)

C) A magical spell

d)

D) A historical figure

21.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the best synonym for 'heroic'?

a)

A) Cowardly

b)

B) Brave

c)

C) Ordinary

d)

D) Weak

22.

What does the word 'quest' mean in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of food

b)

B) A journey with a purpose

c)

C) A mythical creature

d)

D) A type of weapon

23.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the meaning of 'harpy'?

a)

A) A type of bird

b)

B) A winged spirit

c)

C) A magical spell

d)

D) A historical event

24.

What does the word 'centaur' mean in 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

a)

A) A type of fruit

b)

B) A half-human, half-horse creature

c)

C) A magical spell

d)

D) A historical figure

25.

In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', what is the best synonym for 'epic'?

a)

A) Short

b)

B) Grand

c)

C) Simple

d)

D) Dull