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How many days were they on the Amtrak train?
How many days were they on the Amtrak train?
2 days
Why did Percy have to keep a low profile?
Why did Percy have to keep a low profile?
Because his picture was everywhere.
In the newspaper, when Percy was getting off the Greyhound, were you able to see Percy's sword?
In the newspaper, when Percy was getting off the Greyhound, were you able to see Percy's sword?
False (B)
For the rest of the day, why did Percy alternately pace the length of the train or look out the windows?
For the rest of the day, why did Percy alternately pace the length of the train or look out the windows?
When Percy looked out the window, what did he see?
When Percy looked out the window, what did he see?
How far could their reward money take them?
How far could their reward money take them?
What did Percy mumble in his sleep on the train?
What did Percy mumble in his sleep on the train?
In the dreams, what does Hades appear on?
In the dreams, what does Hades appear on?
What was the description when Percy asked Annabeth about her encounter with the Kindly Ones?
What was the description when Percy asked Annabeth about her encounter with the Kindly Ones?
Do heroes need to be raised by their mortal parents?
Do heroes need to be raised by their mortal parents?
What did Annabeth, as a baby, appear as on her father's doorstep?
What did Annabeth, as a baby, appear as on her father's doorstep?
Did Annabeth's father want Annabeth when she first arrived at his doorstep as a baby?
Did Annabeth's father want Annabeth when she first arrived at his doorstep as a baby?
Annabeth's father always talked about Annabeth's arrival as __________________.
Annabeth's father always talked about Annabeth's arrival as __________________.
At what age did Annabeth run away?
At what age did Annabeth run away?
What was the date towards their 2nd day on the train and how many days do they have left before the summer solstice?
What was the date towards their 2nd day on the train and how many days do they have left before the summer solstice?
What does Annabeth want to be or do someday?
What does Annabeth want to be or do someday?
What does Annabeth expect of her children?
What does Annabeth expect of her children?
How did Poseidon and Athena work together?
How did Poseidon and Athena work together?
What was the building that Annabeth wanted to see for sightseeing and why?
What was the building that Annabeth wanted to see for sightseeing and why?
Was the Gateway Arch above or underground?
Was the Gateway Arch above or underground?
What year were the items in the Gateway Arch museum from?
What year were the items in the Gateway Arch museum from?
What does underground air always smell like according to Grover?
What does underground air always smell like according to Grover?
What is Hades' symbol of power?
What is Hades' symbol of power?
Who sat next to Hades during the winter solstice council meeting?
Who sat next to Hades during the winter solstice council meeting?
When can Hades visit Olympus and why?
When can Hades visit Olympus and why?
What does the Helm of Darkness allow Hades to do?
What does the Helm of Darkness allow Hades to do?
Is the Helm of Darkness less powerful than Annabeth's invisibility cap?
Is the Helm of Darkness less powerful than Annabeth's invisibility cap?
Percy hates confined spaces.
Percy hates confined spaces.
What was the description for the fat lady?
What was the description for the fat lady?
How did Percy get separated from Grover and Annabeth?
How did Percy get separated from Grover and Annabeth?
Who were the people left on the observation deck?
Who were the people left on the observation deck?
What was the chihuahua's name?
What was the chihuahua's name?
Did the fat lady call her chihuahua her son?
Did the fat lady call her chihuahua her son?
Study Notes
Amtrak Journey
- Percy and companions traveled on the Amtrak train for 2 days.
- Percy needed to maintain a low profile due to widespread publication of his photo.
- Percy's sword was obscured in a newspaper photo, appearing as a metallic blur, indistinguishable from a baseball bat or lacrosse stick.
Percy's Discomfort and Dreams
- Percy struggled to remain still on the train, alternating between pacing and gazing out of the windows.
- Outside, he observed a family of centaurs along with a huge creature resembling a lion.
Financial Situation
- The reward money could support their travel as far as Denver.
Annabeth's Background
- Annabeth described her arrival at her father's doorstep as inconvenient.
- At the age of 7, Annabeth ran away from home.
- Annabeth’s father initially did not want her at his doorstep.
Summer Solstice Countdown
- The train's second day was June 13, with 8 days left until the summer solstice.
Dream Visions
- In dreams, Hades is depicted sitting on a black throne, devoid of laughter.
Annabeth's Aspirations
- Annabeth aims to become an architect or build structures, like the Gateway Arch.
- She expects her children to create, not just destroy.
Mythical Collaborations
- Poseidon and Athena collaborated with Athena inventing the chariot and Poseidon creating horses from waves.
Gateway Arch Significance
- Annabeth desired to visit the Gateway Arch, considering it a rare opportunity.
- The gateway's museum features items from the 1800s.
Hades and His Powers
- Hades' symbol of power is the Helm of Darkness, granting him abilities such as passing through walls and inducing fear.
- The Helm of Darkness is regarded as more powerful than Annabeth’s invisibility cap.
Confined Spaces
- Percy has a strong aversion to confined spaces, which cause him significant distress.
The Fat Lady Description
- The fat lady is described as having beady, pointy eyes, coffee-stained teeth, and wearing a floppy denim hat, giving her a grotesque appearance.
Observation Deck Incident
- Percy separated from Grover and Annabeth by allowing tourists to use the elevator first, opting to wait to avoid disruption.
- On the observation deck, remaining individuals included Percy, a boy with his parents, the park ranger, and the fat lady with her chihuahua named Chimera.
Unique Family Dynamics
- The fat lady referred to her chihuahua as her son, indicating a peculiar bond between them.
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