Lightning Thief Flashcards (Chapters 1-15)

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Who is the novel's protagonist?

Grover

Nancy Bobofit

Mr. Brunner

Percy Jackson (correct)

Who is Percy's best friend?

Grover

Who is an unpleasant classmate of Percy's who picks on Grover?

Nancy Bobofit

Who is Percy's Latin teacher?

Mr. Brunner Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Dodds do at the museum?

Attacks Percy Signup and view all the answers

Where did Percy's class take a field trip?

Metropolitan Museum of Art Signup and view all the answers

What is a kleptomaniac?

Somebody who steals often Signup and view all the answers

Who is the titan who fathered the gods?

Kronos Signup and view all the answers

Who is the titan who mothered the gods?

Rhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Percy's school at the beginning of the novel?

Yancy Academy Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting for the first few chapters of the novel?

New York City Signup and view all the answers

What is a stele?

A carved stone slab used to mark graves or commemorate historical events Signup and view all the answers

What condition is associated with difficulty in sitting still and paying attention?

ADHD Signup and view all the answers

What condition can make reading more difficult?

Dyslexia Signup and view all the answers

What weapon does Mr. Brunner give to Percy?

A pen Signup and view all the answers

Who is the pre-algebra teacher everyone claims has been at Yancy since Christmas?

Mrs. Kerr Signup and view all the answers

What does Grover call Mrs. Dodds?

Kindly One Signup and view all the answers

What is the date of the deadline Grover refers to?

Summer Solstice Signup and view all the answers

What is Grover's job listed on his business card?

Keeper Signup and view all the answers

What were the three old ladies knitting?

Socks Signup and view all the answers

Who is the goddess of beauty?

Aphrodite Signup and view all the answers

Who is the god of prophecy, oracles, music, song, and poetry?

Apollo Signup and view all the answers

Who is the god of war and battle?

Ares Signup and view all the answers

Who is the goddess of hunting?

Artemis Signup and view all the answers

Who is the goddess of wisdom and Annabeth's mother?

Athena Signup and view all the answers

Who is the goddess of the harvest?

Demeter Signup and view all the answers

Who is the god of wine and festivity?

Dionysus Signup and view all the answers

Who is the god of fire, metalwork, and blacksmiths?

Hephaestus Signup and view all the answers

Who is the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage?

Hera Signup and view all the answers

Who is the messenger god, god of herds, roads, and travelers?

Hermes Signup and view all the answers

Who is the god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, droughts, and horses?

Poseidon Signup and view all the answers

Who is the king of the gods?

Zeus Signup and view all the answers

Who are the three women who controlled the threads of life?

Fates Signup and view all the answers

Who is Percy's mother?

Sally Jackson Signup and view all the answers

Who is Percy's stepfather?

Gabe Ugliano Signup and view all the answers

What is Sally's explanation for where Percy's father has gone?

Lost at sea Signup and view all the answers

Where does Percy and his mom like to travel to?

Montauk, Long Island Signup and view all the answers

What is Gabe's car?

Camaro Signup and view all the answers

What does Sally's small rebellion against Gabe involve?

Blue food Signup and view all the answers

What is a Satyr?

A creature that is human from the waist up and goat from the waist down Signup and view all the answers

What creature destroys the Camaro and grabs Percy's mother?

Minotaur Signup and view all the answers

What does Grover ask for after the Minotaur destroys the Camaro?

Food Signup and view all the answers

What are the three creatures that attacked Percy on the bus?

Furies Signup and view all the answers

Who is the mother of the Chimera in St. Louis?

Echidna Signup and view all the answers

What does the Chihuahua in the Gateway Arch become?

Chimera Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek name for Percy's sword?

Anaklusmos Signup and view all the answers

What is the English name for Percy's sword?

Riptide Signup and view all the answers

Who is Aunty Em's real identity?

Medusa Signup and view all the answers

Who is the god of nature that Grover wants to search for?

Pan Signup and view all the answers

Where does the river creature tell Percy to go?

Santa Monica Signup and view all the answers

What does the river creature tell Percy not to trust?

Gifts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Percy Jackson: Protagonist of the novel, navigating challenges from the start.
Grover: Percy's loyal best friend, acts as a protector and guide.
Nancy Bobofit: Antagonistic classmate who bullies Grover.
Mr. Brunner: Percy's insightful Latin teacher, provides guidance.
Mrs. Dodds: An aggressive pre-algebra teacher who reveals hidden dangers.

Key Locations

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Site of a pivotal field trip, where supernatural events unfold.
Yancy Academy: Percy's school, setting the stage for his early struggles.
New York City: The backdrop for many early chapters, highlighting urban challenges.

Mythological Elements

Kronos: The titan father of the gods, a central figure in the story's mythos.
Rhea: The titan mother of the gods, influencing the narrative's covenant with divine beings.
The Fates: Three mystical women controlling life’s destiny, adding a layer of fate and choice.

Conditions and Themes

ADHD: Percy's condition intertwines with his demigod identity, emphasizing unique strengths.
Dyslexia: A struggle for Percy, linked to his heritage as a demigod.
Prediction of doom: Grover references a Summer Solstice deadline, hinting at impending chaos.

Important Objects

A pen: Granted to Percy by Mr. Brunner, it transforms into a powerful weapon.
Stele: A stone slab indicating the importance of history and memory in the narrative.

Challenges and Creatures

Minotaur: A significant adversary that symbolizes the initial conflict Percy faces.
Furies: Creatures embodying retribution, targeting Percy early on.
Echidna and Chimera: Mythical creatures that represent the escalating dangers posed to Percy and his allies.

Familial and Personal Relationships

Sally Jackson: Percy's mother, representing love and vulnerability in his life.
Gabe Ugliano: Percy's stepfather, often depicted as a negative influence.
Montauk, Long Island: A location symbolizing refuge and comfort for Percy and his mother.

Miscellaneous

Blue food: A symbol of rebellion for Sally against Gabe, representing her individuality.
Gifts: A warning not to be trusted, encapsulating themes of deception and trust in relationships.
Pan: The god of nature, illustrating Grover's quest and connection to the wild.

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