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Percy Jackson Chapter 18 Flashcards

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What does the DOA security guard get annoyed with Percy about?

Calls him Chiron

Confuses him with Chiron

Hates being confused with that old horseman

All of the above (correct)

How does Charon realize Percy and his friends are not really dead?

He read his name wrong because he is dyslexic.

How does Percy finally convince Charon to take them into the elevator?

He bribes him with drachmas.

What does the River Styx look like?

A dark, oily river swirling with bones, dead fish, and other strange things like plastic dolls and crushed carnations. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the entrance of the underworld.

Each entrance had a pass-through metal detector with security cameras and tollbooths manned by black robed ghouls. Signup and view all the answers

What is Percy's plan to get past Cerberus, and why doesn't it work?

He planned to throw a stick for fetch, but it didn't impress Cerberus. Signup and view all the answers

How does Annabeth save them, and why is she able to do this?

Annabeth plays with Cerberus and teaches him tricks because she went to obedience school with her dog. Signup and view all the answers

What does Percy realize about the monsters at the end of the chapter?

Monsters aren't scary; they are sad. Signup and view all the answers

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Percy Jackson Ch. 18 Study Notes

Charon, the DOA security guard, is annoyed with Percy for confusing him with Chiron, expressing disdain for the mix-up with the "old horse man."
Charon discovers Percy and his friends aren't dead due to misreading his name, a result of his dyslexia.
Percy successfully convinces Charon to let them use the elevator by bribing him with drachmas, a form of currency in the Underworld.
The River Styx is depicted as a dark and oily flow, filled with bones, dead fish, and strange items such as plastic dolls and soggy diplomas.
Entrance to the Underworld features pass-through metal detectors and security cameras, along with tollbooths staffed by robed ghouls like Charon.
Percy's initial plan to distract Cerberus involves throwing a stick for fetch, but it fails to impress the three-headed dog.
Annabeth saves the group by engaging Cerberus and teaching him tricks, drawing on her experience from obedience school with her own dog.
Percy concludes that the monsters encountered are not intimidating but rather evoke feelings of sadness.

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Test your knowledge of key moments and vocabulary from Chapter 18 of Percy Jackson. These flashcards cover characters, plot points, and specific dialogues that highlight Percy’s interactions with Charon and other characters. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the chapter!