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What does 'modulated' mean?
What does 'modulated' mean?
changed
What does 'impertinent' describe?
What does 'impertinent' describe?
the way someone acts
What does 'pillaging' mean?
What does 'pillaging' mean?
robbing
What does 'quivering' mean?
What does 'quivering' mean?
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Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
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Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium? (List several reasons.)
Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium? (List several reasons.)
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Did you guess Aunty Em's true identity before Percy did? What clues gave her away?
Did you guess Aunty Em's true identity before Percy did? What clues gave her away?
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Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa? Why can't they just run away?
Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa? Why can't they just run away?
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Why do you think Percy sends Medusa's head to Mount Olympus? Do you think this is a good idea?
Why do you think Percy sends Medusa's head to Mount Olympus? Do you think this is a good idea?
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Why does Grover want a searcher's license?
Why does Grover want a searcher's license?
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According to Grover, why did Percy mail Medusa's head to Mount Olympus?
According to Grover, why did Percy mail Medusa's head to Mount Olympus?
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Who do you think is talking to Percy in the dream? Who is this voice from the pit?
Who do you think is talking to Percy in the dream? Who is this voice from the pit?
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What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of the dream? What does the voice want from him?
What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of the dream? What does the voice want from him?
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If you were offered the choice in Percy's dream - to save your own parent's life or complete your quest and prevent a terrible war - what would you choose?
If you were offered the choice in Percy's dream - to save your own parent's life or complete your quest and prevent a terrible war - what would you choose?
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What does 'alternately' mean?
What does 'alternately' mean?
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What does 'deceitful' mean?
What does 'deceitful' mean?
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What does 'revelation' mean?
What does 'revelation' mean?
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What does 'mortality' mean?
What does 'mortality' mean?
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Why does Percy try to keep a low profile on the train?
Why does Percy try to keep a low profile on the train?
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Why does Percy laugh when Annabeth tells him what she wants to be?
Why does Percy laugh when Annabeth tells him what she wants to be?
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Describe the Chimera.
Describe the Chimera.
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What is Percy's 'fatal mistake' while battling the Chimera?
What is Percy's 'fatal mistake' while battling the Chimera?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Modulated: Refers to changing or adjusting something.
- Impertinent: Describes someone's manner of behavior that is rude or disrespectful.
- Pillaging: Means to rob or plunder something, often referring to loot taken by force.
- Quivering: Indicates a state of shaking or trembling.
Character Dynamics
- Annabeth is upset with Percy for taking risks, fearing his death would end their quest.
- Grover becomes anxious at the emporium due to several unsettling signs: Aunty Em locks the door, a garden gnome resembling his uncle, and Aunty Em's behavior suggesting transformation into Medusa.
Medusa's Encounter
- Annabeth believes killing Medusa is necessary to prevent her from turning more people into stone, as her actions will only continue if left unchecked.
- Percy mails Medusa's head to Olympus out of anger, viewing it as a "souvenir" to confront the gods. This may provoke their wrath.
Quest Motivations
- Grover seeks a searcher's license to search for the Greek God Pan, whom satyrs revere.
- Percy desires recognition from his father through the act of sending Medusa’s head to Olympus, considering it a significant accomplishment.
Themes of Family and Sacrifice
- In a pivotal dream, a voice from the pit (Hades) signals Percy's mother’s peril, leading to a profound realization about his quest's stakes: the master bolt is crucial for a conflict with the gods.
- A potential moral dilemma arises regarding whether to save family or fulfill a greater duty, with a personal preference for prioritizing family ties.
Physical Encounters and Consequences
- Observing the mystery behind Percy's low profile on the train highlights his status as a missing person and creates a sense of peril.
- A humorous exchange occurs when Annabeth expresses her desire to be an architect, contrasting with Percy's expectations of her wanting to be a warrior.
Chimera Description and Battle
- The Chimera is visually described as fearsome, with featured traits such as a forked tongue, fangs, and sideways pupils.
- Percy makes a critical error during the fight by striking the Chimera's collar, damaging his riptide sword, which leads to his disadvantage in battle.
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