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What did Luke give Percy for the quest?
What did Luke give Percy for the quest?
- Magic armor
- A map
- A sword
- Basketball shoes with wings (correct)
Why were the kids given golden dracmas?
Why were the kids given golden dracmas?
They are for non-mortal transactions
What is a riptide?
What is a riptide?
A ballpoint pen that changes into a sword, made by the cyclops, can harm immortals but do nothing to humans.
What were they given for their quest?
What were they given for their quest?
Who gave Annabeth her magical cap?
Who gave Annabeth her magical cap?
Who boarded the bus?
Who boarded the bus?
Who is Argus and what is his job?
Who is Argus and what is his job?
Why did Percy's mom marry Smelly Gabe?
Why did Percy's mom marry Smelly Gabe?
Why did Percy agree to the quest?
Why did Percy agree to the quest?
How does Percy escape from the furies in the bus?
How does Percy escape from the furies in the bus?
What did the tourist do as he got off the bus?
What did the tourist do as he got off the bus?
What is mist?
What is mist?
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Study Notes
Quest Essentials
- Luke provided Percy with winged basketball shoes to aid in his quest.
- Golden dracmas were issued for transactions involving non-mortal entities.
Weapons and Gear
- Riptide, a ballpoint pen that transforms into a sword, was gifted to Percy by Chiron.
- Known as Anaklosmos, Riptide is made from celestial bronze and can harm immortals while being ineffective against humans. It always reappears in Percy’s possession.
Supplies for the Journey
- Essential items for their quest included dracmas, ambrosia, and nectar.
Magical Artifacts
- Annabeth received her magical cap from Athena on her 12th birthday, amplifying her abilities.
Encounter with Furies
- Mrs. Dodds and her two sisters, known as the three Furies, took the bus along with the main characters.
Security and Protection
- Argus, tasked with security, has eyes distributed across his body, watching over the safety of the camp.
Family Dynamics
- Percy's mother married Smelly Gabe to help disguise Percy's scent from monsters, as Gabe's strong odor acts as a shield.
Motivation for the Quest
- Percy agreed to undertake the quest in hopes of rescuing his mother from danger.
Escape from Danger
- Percy used Annabeth's cap to become invisible and escape the Furies on the bus, making his way to the front.
Memorable Moments
- A tourist took a picture of Percy just before the bus exploded, highlighting the unexpected chaos of the scene.
Understanding Mystical Elements
- Mist serves to obscure events from human memory, allowing only half-bloods to retain knowledge of what really occurred.
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