Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief Chapters 1-3

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Who is Percy Jackson?

a half-blood, 12 year old troubled youth

Where was Percy's 6th grade class being taken?

Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC

Who is Mr. Brunner?

Percy's Latin teacher who was middle-aged and in a motorized wheelchair

Who is Grover?

Percy's best friend who was scrawny and crippled Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nancy Bobofit?

A bully who torments Grover Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Percy make Nancy stop teasing Grover?

Percy had already been threatened with suspension and was on probation Signup and view all the answers

How did Percy draw attention to himself while Mr. Brunner was lecturing?

He told Nancy to shut up Signup and view all the answers

When Mr. Brunner asked to see Percy, what did he tell Percy?

He expected Percy to answer his questions because what he was learning from Brunner was vitally important Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Nancy when Percy got so mad his mind went blank?

Nancy ended up sitting in the fountain screaming that Percy had pushed her Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Dodds, the teacher who adored Nancy, ask Percy to do?

Percy was asked to come with her Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mrs. Dodds?

She transformed into a monster with wings and fangs Signup and view all the answers

What saved Percy?

Mr. Brunner appeared and gave Percy his pen which turned into a sword Signup and view all the answers

When Percy asked Grover about Mrs. Dodds, what did Grover say?

He acted like he didn't know a Mrs. Dodds Signup and view all the answers

What finally got Percy thrown out of Yancy School?

He called his English teacher 'an old sot' for admonishing him about being too lazy to study spelling Signup and view all the answers

What did Percy overhear one evening when he went to see Mr. Brunner about the Latin exam?

Brunner and Grover were discussing Percy, things like the boy needs to mature more and something about a summer solstice deadline Signup and view all the answers

When school was over, who happened to be on the same bus going to the city with Percy?

Grover Signup and view all the answers

Why did the bus stop on a stretch of country road?

The engine compartment made a clanking noise, and the bus filled with smoke Signup and view all the answers

What had Grover just told Percy before the bus broke down?

I kind of have to protect you Signup and view all the answers

What were the three old ladies at the old-fashioned fruit stand doing?

They were knitting over-sized socks Signup and view all the answers

Who was Smelly Gabe?

He was Percy's stepfather who pretended to be nice until after Percy's mother married him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gabe ask Percy for money?

A poker game was going on in his mom's apartment Signup and view all the answers

What was Percy's mom like?

She made Percy smile and told him they were going to a beach cabin Signup and view all the answers

What would Gabe blame Percy for even if Percy didn't drive?

He blamed Percy for any mark on his '78 Camaro Signup and view all the answers

What kind of food did Sally delight in making and why?

Sally liked to make anything the color blue because Gabe told her there was no such thing as blue food Signup and view all the answers

Where had Percy's father wanted to send Percy, but his mom didn't want Percy to go?

A special summer camp Signup and view all the answers

Who came to the cabin during a dark and stormy night?

Grover Signup and view all the answers

Why was Grover so strange?

He had shaggy hindquarters, and his feet were cloven hooves Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Percy Jackson Overview

Percy Jackson is a 12-year-old boy described as a troubled youth, also known as a half-blood.

Setting

Percy's 6th-grade class was field-tripping to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Key Characters

Mr. Brunner, Percy's Latin teacher, is middle-aged and navigates in a motorized wheelchair.
Grover is Percy's best friend, characterized as scrawny and having been held back several grades.
Nancy Bobofit is a bully who frequently taunts Grover.

Percy's Conflicts

Percy was on probation and threatened with suspension, limiting his ability to respond to Nancy's bullying of Grover.
During a lecture, Percy yelled at Nancy to "shut up," drawing unwanted attention to himself.

Strange Events

After a sudden fit of anger, Percy caused Nancy to end up in a fountain, screaming that he had pushed her.
Mrs. Dodds, a teacher who favored Nancy, asked Percy to come with her during a mysterious incident involving moments of blank memory.

Supernatural Elements

Mrs. Dodds transformed into a monster with wings and fangs, attacking Percy.
Mr. Brunner intervened by providing Percy with a pen that transformed into a sword, enabling Percy to defeat Mrs. Dodds.

Mysterious Conversations

Percy questioned Grover about Mrs. Dodds, but Grover acted as if he had no knowledge of her existence.
Percy overheard Mr. Brunner and Grover discussing Percy's need for maturity and a potential summer solstice deadline.

Transportation Trouble

After school, Grover joined Percy on the bus where he appeared anxious, sensing trouble ahead.
The bus broke down unexpectedly, emitting clanking noises and smoke.

Grover's Protectiveness

Grover mentioned to Percy that he felt a need to protect him just before the bus malfunctioned.

Ominous Encounters

Three old women knitting oversized socks were seen at a fruit stand, adding an eerie element to their journey.

Family Dynamics

Gabe, Percy's stepfather, is portrayed as abusive, pretending to be nice until marrying Percy's mother. Percy dislikes giving Gabe money.
Sally, Percy's mother, attempts to bring joy to Percy's life, planning a trip to a beach cabin they frequent.

Percy’s Conflict with Gabe

Gabe often blames Percy for any scratches or damages to his car, despite Percy not driving.
Sally enjoys cooking blue food in defiance of Gabe's claim that blue food doesn't exist.

Parental Decisions

Percy's father wished for him to attend a special summer camp, but Sally was apprehensive about losing Percy.

Mysterious Visitor

On a stormy night, Grover arrives at the cabin speaking Ancient Greek, a language Percy surprisingly understands.

Grover's Appearance

Grover is described as odd, having shaggy hindquarters and cloven hooves, indicating his otherworldly nature.

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