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What does it mean to be 'undetermined'?
What does it mean to be 'undetermined'?
To be undetermined means that you haven't been claimed by your godly parent.
Why is Annabeth frustrated when she and Percy talk about quests?
Why is Annabeth frustrated when she and Percy talk about quests?
Annabeth has a prophecy that will let her leave camp when the right camper comes along and she was not allowed to go on a quest.
Why does Luke feel bitter?
Why does Luke feel bitter?
Luke feels rejected by his father, Hermes, and wants revenge.
What does Percy wish for as he puts his dinner into the fire?
What does Percy wish for as he puts his dinner into the fire?
In what way does Percy feel different once he gets to the bonfire?
In what way does Percy feel different once he gets to the bonfire?
Why are the counselors having a hard time deciding who Percy's Olympian parent is?
Why are the counselors having a hard time deciding who Percy's Olympian parent is?
How does Percy surprise everyone during his first sword class?
How does Percy surprise everyone during his first sword class?
According to Grover, why did the 'Big Three' gods swear never to have any more children?
According to Grover, why did the 'Big Three' gods swear never to have any more children?
Why does the story about Thalia make Percy feel 'hollow and guilty'?
Why does the story about Thalia make Percy feel 'hollow and guilty'?
When you find out Percy's true identity, are you surprised or did you see it coming?
When you find out Percy's true identity, are you surprised or did you see it coming?
Why does Percy feel miserable once he gets his own cabin?
Why does Percy feel miserable once he gets his own cabin?
Based on the newspaper article Percy finds under his door, what is happening in the real world while Percy is in camp?
Based on the newspaper article Percy finds under his door, what is happening in the real world while Percy is in camp?
Why does Zeus think Percy stole the master bolt?
Why does Zeus think Percy stole the master bolt?
According to Chiron, what evidence suggests that Hades stole the lightning bolt?
According to Chiron, what evidence suggests that Hades stole the lightning bolt?
Why does Percy have to travel over land?
Why does Percy have to travel over land?
Who is Argus and why can he never be surprised?
Who is Argus and why can he never be surprised?
What gift does Luke give to Percy?
What gift does Luke give to Percy?
What special properties does Riptide have?
What special properties does Riptide have?
What is Mist?
What is Mist?
According to Grover, why did Percy's mom marry Gabe?
According to Grover, why did Percy's mom marry Gabe?
Why doesn't Percy leave the bus when he has the chance?
Why doesn't Percy leave the bus when he has the chance?
Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium?
Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium?
Did you guess Aunty Em's true identity before Percy did?
Did you guess Aunty Em's true identity before Percy did?
Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa?
Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa?
Why do you think Percy sends Medusa's head to Mount Olympus?
Why do you think Percy sends Medusa's head to Mount Olympus?
Flashcards
Percy's Father
Percy's Father
Percy Jackson's father's identity is unknown to him initially.
Annabeth's Prophecy
Annabeth's Prophecy
Annabeth's prophecy connects her with a specific camper for a quest.
Luke's Motivation
Luke's Motivation
Luke's desire for revenge stems from perceived neglect.
Percy's Belonging
Percy's Belonging
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Percy's Isolation
Percy's Isolation
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Percy's Guilt
Percy's Guilt
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Percy's Strength
Percy's Strength
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Godly Child Restrictions
Godly Child Restrictions
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External Chaos
External Chaos
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Overland Journey
Overland Journey
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Hades's Suspicion
Hades's Suspicion
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Medusa's Identity
Medusa's Identity
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Flying Shoes
Flying Shoes
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Riptide's Properties
Riptide's Properties
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Percy's Loyalty
Percy's Loyalty
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Annabeth's Concern
Annabeth's Concern
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Mist's Function
Mist's Function
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Percy's Mother's Disguise
Percy's Mother's Disguise
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Mount Olympus Recognition
Mount Olympus Recognition
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Relationships
- Percy Jackson is an undetermined demigod, unaware of his father’s identity.
- Annabeth has a prophecy that hinges on meeting the right camper to embark on a quest.
- Luke feels bitter about his father Hermes' neglect and is fueled by a desire for revenge.
Percy's Experiences and Emotions
- Percy wishes to know his godly parent and feels a sense of belonging during the bonfire gathering.
- He experiences isolation upon receiving his own cabin, feeling like an outcast.
- Feelings of guilt plague Percy due to his past actions regarding his mother's safety.
Encounters and Discoveries
- During sword practice, Percy surprises everyone by disarming Luke, attributed to his water-based strength.
- The "Big Three" gods ceased fathering children to prevent their offspring from becoming overly powerful.
- Percy learns about the newspaper coverage of his troubled past while at camp, indicating external chaos.
Quest and Challenges
- Percy, Grover, and Annabeth must journey overland to retrieve Zeus’s stolen master bolt, avoiding air travel.
- Clues suggest Hades may be behind the theft of the lightning bolt, leading Zeus to suspect Percy.
- A unique encounter with Aunty Em reveals her true identity as Medusa, prompting the need for confrontation.
Gifts and Tools
- Luke gifts Percy flying shoes that he cannot use due to the risk of entering Zeus’s territory.
- Riptide, Percy’s pen-sword, has special properties: it cannot harm mortals, returns when lost, and can destroy monsters.
Themes of Loyalty and Danger
- Percy shows unwavering loyalty by refusing to abandon his friends during perilous situations.
- Annabeth expresses concern for Percy’s reckless actions on the bus, as his death would jeopardize her quest opportunity.
Mythological Context
- Mist serves as a supernatural veil that conceals monsters and gods from mortal eyes.
- Percy’s mother married Gabe to disguise Percy's scent from monsters, providing him a layer of protection.
Conclusion for Key Events
- Percy sends Medusa's head to Mount Olympus to gain recognition from Poseidon, showcasing the desire for approval and familial acknowledgment.
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