Percy Jackson; The Lightning Thief Chapter 9-12
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In what cabin number does Percy Jackson live?

three

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?

Luke

How does Percy find out that he is now a criminal in the mortal world?

<p>Someone who does not like Percy that much posts the article on his cabin door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Percy's dream mainly about?

<p>It is about two wrestlers (in ancient Greek clothes) fighting on a beach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dream in chapter 9 really showing?

<p>It shows Poseidon and Zeus fighting, where Zeus wants his lightning bolt back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it unusual for a storm to come into Camp Half Blood?

<p>Storms usually go over the camp because of its barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Percy worried about being summoned by Mr. D?

<p>He figured that Mr. D will kill him because he believes that the gods are fighting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two choices given by Mr. D?

<p>To become an Atlantic bottle-nose dolphin or allow him to go on a quest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Chiron tell Percy about the quest overall?

<p>Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen and it was accused to be someone under Poseidon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if someone does not find the master bolt?

<p>World War 3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Zeus think Poseidon has from Cyclopes?

<p>Tons of copies of bolts to wage war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the summer solstice end?

<p>June 21st.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oracle from Delphi?

<p>You shall go west and face the god that's turned; you shall find what's stolen and see it safely returned; you shall be betrayed by one who calls you friend; and you shall fail to save what matters most at the end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parts of the oracle does Percy not tell Grover and Chiron?

<p>The part about the betraying friend and failing to save what matters most.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where must Percy travel in order to get the master bolt?

<p>Underworld.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would Hades want someone to steal the master bolt?

<p>To see his brothers Zeus and Poseidon go to war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hades is the god of the...

<p>Underworld.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Percy and Grover have a ticket to what city?

<p>Worm City.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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