Percy Jackson Chapter 11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is Aunty Em and what were the clues?

Aunty Em is Medusa, and the clues include her name sounding like Aunty 'M', the stones looking like they were stalking you, asking for a picture without a camera, hissing sounds, knowing their names, wearing a veil, and Grover sensing monsters.

Why were Annabeth and Percy fighting?

They were fighting because if something happened to Percy, the quest would be over.

How does Percy defeat Medusa?

Percy beheaded her, severing and decapitating her head with his sword Riptide.

Why doesn't Medusa's head disintegrate like her body?

Her head becomes a spoil of war and can still turn people to stone. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Percy ship Medusa's head to Mount Olympus?

To prove how far he's gotten and to show the gods that he is completing the quest; he wants Poseidon to congratulate him. Signup and view all the answers

How does Percy ship the package?

He uses Hermes Express and Medusa's drachmas to ship it. Signup and view all the answers

What address does he find?

He found the address of the Underworld through the invoices for Medusa's garden; the Underworld is in DOA Recording Studios, which stands for dead on arrival. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aunty Em (Medusa)

Aunty Em is a disguised Medusa, suggested by clues like the name sounding like "Aunty M."
Stones around her location appeared to be threatening and stalking.
Medusa requested a picture but lacked a camera, hinting at her true nature.
She hissed about a fryer, indicating her connection to snakes.
Medusa recognized Percy and Annabeth without prior introduction.
She wore a veil, a typical characteristic associated with her disguise.
Grover detected monsters, confirming their presence because he was recovering from encounters with the Furies.

Conflict Between Annabeth and Percy

Tension arose between Annabeth and Percy over concerns for his safety.
Annabeth emphasized that Percy's potential danger could jeopardize their quest.

Percy's Defeat of Medusa

Percy used his sword, Riptide, to sever Medusa’s head, effectively beheading her.

Fate of Medusa's Head

Unlike her body, Medusa's head remains intact and can still petrify others, earning it a status as a spoils of war.

Shipping Medusa's Head

Percy decides to send Medusa's head to Mount Olympus to demonstrate his progress on the quest.
He aims to impress Poseidon, seeking acknowledgment and congratulations from his father.

Shipping Method

Percy utilized Hermes Express to dispatch the package containing Medusa's head.
He paid for the shipment using Medusa's drachmas.

Finding the Underworld's Address

Percy located the underworld's address through receipts for Aunty Em's garden, linked to Persephone.
The underworld's entrance is at DOA Recording Studios, where DOA signifies "Dead on Arrival."

Description

Explore key concepts and characters from Chapter 11 of 'Percy Jackson'. This quiz provides detailed flashcards focusing on significant clues and elements, particularly regarding Aunty Em and her connection to Medusa. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this exciting chapter!