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In what cabin number does Percy Jackson live?
In what cabin number does Percy Jackson live?
three
Why does Percy seem miserable at the camp?
Why does Percy seem miserable at the camp?
He was all by himself and separated among the rest because he was the son of one of the Big Three.
Who began training Percy one-on-one to help him protect himself from monsters?
Who began training Percy one-on-one to help him protect himself from monsters?
Luke
How does Percy find out that he is now a criminal in the mortal world?
How does Percy find out that he is now a criminal in the mortal world?
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What is Percy's dream mainly about?
What is Percy's dream mainly about?
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What is the dream in chapter 9 really showing?
What is the dream in chapter 9 really showing?
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Why is it unusual for a storm to come into Camp Half Blood?
Why is it unusual for a storm to come into Camp Half Blood?
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Why was Percy worried about being summoned by Mr. D?
Why was Percy worried about being summoned by Mr. D?
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What are the two choices given by Mr. D?
What are the two choices given by Mr. D?
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What does Chiron tell Percy about the quest overall?
What does Chiron tell Percy about the quest overall?
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What will happen if someone does not find the master bolt?
What will happen if someone does not find the master bolt?
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What does Zeus think Poseidon has from Cyclopes?
What does Zeus think Poseidon has from Cyclopes?
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When does the summer solstice end?
When does the summer solstice end?
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What is the oracle from Delphi?
What is the oracle from Delphi?
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Which parts of the oracle does Percy not tell Grover and Chiron?
Which parts of the oracle does Percy not tell Grover and Chiron?
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Where must Percy travel in order to get the master bolt?
Where must Percy travel in order to get the master bolt?
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Why would Hades want someone to steal the master bolt?
Why would Hades want someone to steal the master bolt?
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Hades is the god of the...
Hades is the god of the...
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Percy and Grover have a ticket to what city?
Percy and Grover have a ticket to what city?
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Study Notes
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief (Chapters 9-12) Key Points
- Percy Jackson resides in cabin three at Camp Half-Blood, designated for children of Poseidon.
- His isolation stems from being the son of one of the Big Three gods, creating a sense of misery among the other campers.
- Luke becomes Percy's mentor, offering one-on-one training to prepare him for monster encounters.
- Percy learns he is now a wanted criminal in the mortal world, with an article about his mother's disappearance posted on his cabin door by someone antagonistic.
- In a pivotal dream, Percy witnesses two ancient Greek wrestlers fighting on a beach, symbolizing a conflict between gods, where he feels powerless to intervene.
- The dream reflects the ongoing dispute between Poseidon and Zeus over a stolen lightning bolt, with Hades wanting Percy to descend into the Underworld.
- Camp Half-Blood is typically shielded from storms, making the appearance of one unusual due to its protective barrier.
- Percy fears Mr. D's summons, believing he could face dire consequences for breaking the gods' oath involving his lineage.
- Mr. D presents Percy with two choices: transform into a dolphin or embark on a quest to recover the lightning bolt.
- Chiron explains that Zeus's lightning bolt is missing and Poseidon is unjustly implicated, risking the onset of conflict among the gods.
- Failure to retrieve the master bolt could lead to catastrophic outcomes, such as World War 3.
- Zeus suspects Poseidon has forged duplicate lightning bolts through Cyclopes to instigate war.
- The summer solstice deadline for finding the bolt is June 21st, marking a critical timeline for the quest.
- The Oracle of Delphi provides cryptic prophecies, warning Percy of challenges ahead, including betrayal and failure in protecting what is most important.
- Percy omits vital details of the prophecy about betrayal and failure from his conversations with Grover and Chiron, indicating trust issues.
- To reclaim the master bolt, Percy must journey to the Underworld, signifying a descent into danger.
- Hades aims to incite conflict between the gods by orchestrating the theft of the master bolt.
- Hades holds dominion over the Underworld, emphasizing his role in this narrative.
- Percy and his companion Grover are headed towards a city referred to as Worm City, indicating a significant location in their quest.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 9 to 12 of 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan. This quiz consists of key questions about characters, events, and details that will challenge your understanding of the story. Perfect for fans and students alike to reinforce their learning!