Questions and Answers
Who trained Percy with the sword?
Luke
What was Luke considered to be?
The best swordsman in 300 years
What happened when Percy poured ice water over his head?
He instantly felt better and stronger
What did Percy do that made everyone gasp when he was dueling Luke?
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What were the teams for Capture the Flag?
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Where was Percy stationed during Capture the Flag?
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What was Percy's job during Capture the Flag?
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Who attacked Percy at the creek?
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Why did Clarisse attack Percy?
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What weapon did Clarisse have?
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What happened to Percy when the spear touched him?
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What happened to Percy when he was pushed into the creek by the Ares kids?
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What did Percy do to Clarisse's spear?
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Who won Capture the Flag?
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Who brought the flag home?
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What was Annabeth's special power during Capture the Flag?
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What attacked Percy after the game?
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What did Annabeth tell Percy to do after he was injured by the bloodhound?
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What happened to Percy when he got back in the creek?
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What did the trident mean?
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What did all the kids do including Clarisse when they saw the trident?
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Why was Percy a 'jack of all trades, but master of none'?
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What was Percy good at?
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What did Percy remember about his father?
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What job was Grover trying to get?
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Which god was in cabin 8?
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Which god was in cabin 2?
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Who were the Big Three?
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Where was the oath of no affairs with mortals made?
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What is an aura?
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Study Notes
Percy Jackson - The Lightning Thief, Chapter 8 Highlights
- Percy was trained in swordsmanship by Luke, noted as the best swordsman in 300 years.
- After pouring ice water over his head, Percy experienced an immediate boost in strength and well-being.
- During a duel with Luke, Percy surprised everyone by knocking the sword from Luke's hand.
- Capture the Flag teams comprised Apollo's cabin, Athena's cabin, and cabin 11 against the other campers including Ares' cabin.
- Percy was stationed by the creek, assigned the role of border patrol during the Capture the Flag game.
- Clarisse, motivated by revenge for a prior bathroom incident, attacked Percy at the creek with her electric spear.
- The spear rendered Percy numb and tingly upon contact.
- When Percy was pushed into the creek by the Ares kids, he gained strength and healed, allowing him to counterattack effectively.
- Percy broke Clarisse's spear during their confrontation.
- Apollo, Athena, and cabin 11 emerged victorious in the Capture the Flag game, with Luke bringing the flag home.
- Annabeth utilized her power of invisibility during the competition, providing her team an advantage.
- Following the game, Percy was attacked by one of Hades' bloodhounds.
- Annabeth advised Percy to immerse himself in the creek after being injured by the bloodhound.
- Returning to the creek healed Percy and caused a hologram of a green trident to manifest above his head, symbolizing Poseidon's claim of Percy.
- The appearance of the trident led all campers, including Clarisse, to kneel before Percy as the Son of Poseidon, recognized for his lineage and powers.
- Percy was described as a “jack of all trades, but master of none,” highlighting his generalist skills.
- He excelled particularly in water sports, like canoeing.
- Percy remembered his father's smile vividly, reflecting on familial connections.
- Grover aspired to become a Searcher, showing his ambition within the demigod community.
- Cabin 8 housed Artemis, who pledged not to have children, leaving it empty.
- Hera, the goddess of marriage, was associated with cabin 2.
- The "Big Three” gods—Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades—are the children of Kronos.
- An oath to refrain from mortal affairs was taken at the River Styx.
- Half-bloods possess an aura, a unique scent that attracts monsters.
- The symbol of cabin 11 is represented by a caduceus, features two snakes on a staff.
- Athena is characterized as a strategist who “always has a plan.”
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Explore the key highlights and events from Chapter 8 of 'The Lightning Thief.' This chapter focuses on Percy's swordsmanship training, his experiences during the Capture the Flag game, and a dramatic confrontation with Clarisse. Discover how these moments contribute to Percy's growth and the dynamics between the campers.