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How old is Percy?
12 years old
What is the name of the private school that Percy attends?
Yancy Academy
What subject does Mr. Brunner teach?
Latin
What disabilities does Percy have?
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Who is Grover?
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What subject does Mrs. Dodds teach?
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What creature did Mrs. Dodds transform into?
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What did Mr. Brunner give Percy to defend himself from Mrs. Dodds?
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Why was Percy confused when he came back to his class at lunch break?
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What bad experiences has Percy had on past field trips?
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When do you first suspect that something may be unusual/supernatural about Mrs. Dodds?
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In the story about the gods and titans, who was Kronos?
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In the story about the gods and titans, what happens to Kronos?
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How is Kronos defeated in the end?
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List some characteristics of Percy Jackson at the beginning of the novel.
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Study Notes
Percy Jackson - The Lightning Thief - Chapter 1 Study Notes
- Percy Jackson is a 12-year-old boy struggling at a private school named Yancy Academy.
- He has learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
- Mr. Brunner, a teacher at Yancy Academy, instructs Latin while Mrs. Dodds teaches Pre-Algebra.
- Grover is Percy's best friend, characterized by a physical disability.
- Mrs. Dodds transforms into a vulture-bat like creature, revealing her supernatural nature.
- To defend himself against Mrs. Dodds, Percy is given a ballpoint pen by Mr. Brunner that turns into a sword.
- After a confrontation with Mrs. Dodds, Percy returns to his class confused, as his classmates act as if she never existed.
- Percy has a history of mishaps on school field trips, including accidentally destroying a school bus and causing a floor to sink at Marine World.
- The first hint of something unusual about Mrs. Dodds occurs when she appears suddenly after Percy becomes angry.
- The myth of the gods and titans introduces Kronos, who devours his own children. Zeus, the youngest god, eventually tricks Kronos into regurgitating his siblings.
- In a climactic battle, Zeus and his siblings band together to defeat Kronos, ultimately banishing him to Tartarus, the darkest part of the Underworld.
- At the story's onset, Percy is portrayed as a troubled student expelled multiple times, fiercely protective of his friend Grover, and struggling with feelings of confusion and insecurity due to his disabilities and school experiences.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 1 of 'The Lightning Thief' by Percy Jackson. This quiz covers key details about the main character, Percy, including his age, school, subjects, and disabilities. Perfect for helping students comprehend the reading material.
