Percy Jackson - The Lightning Thief

Questions and Answers

Why is the quest important to Annabeth?

She wanted to see the real world and to see if her training has prepared her for monsters.

What is strange about the statues in Aunty Em's Garden Gnome Emporium?

The statues' eyes seemed like they were looking at them, and their faces looked startled or terrified.

Who is Aunty Em? Why does she hate the Gray-Eyed One?

Aunty Em is Medusa. She hates Athena because Athena turned her into Medusa.

Why is the freight bill to DOA Recording Studios important?

It contains the address to the Underworld - West Hollywood, California. Signup and view all the answers

What does Percy do with Medusa's head?

He sends Medusa's head to the gods at Mount Olympus. Signup and view all the answers

According to Grover, when did humans start polluting the world?

2000 years ago when Pan the god of wild places disappeared. Signup and view all the answers

What is Grover's dream?

To become a searcher to find Pan and wake him from his sleep. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Grover and Annabeth believe that something about the quest is not what it seems?

The Furies were holding back and asking about an object, not a person. Signup and view all the answers

What does the thing in the pit want from Percy?

It wants Percy to help it rise out of the pit. Signup and view all the answers

How does Gladiola help Percy and his friends?

She is willing to go back to her family to help Grover, enabling Percy and his friends to get the reward money for his return. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Annabeth's Quest

Annabeth aims to experience the real world to test her training against monsters, viewing this as a singular opportunity for growth.

Aunty Em's Statues

The statues in Aunty Em's Garden Gnome Emporium appear lifelike, conveying expressions of shock or terror, enhancing the eerie atmosphere.

Identity of Aunty Em

Aunty Em is revealed to be Medusa, who harbors resentment towards Athena (the Gray-Eyed One) due to her transformation into a monster.

Importance of the Freight Bill

The freight bill is crucial as it directs to the Underworld, specifically to DOA Recording Studios in West Hollywood, California.

Medusa's Head

Percy chooses to send Medusa's head to the gods, delivering it to Mount Olympus as a form of tribute or offering.

Pollution and Pan

Grover posits that human pollution began around 2000 years ago, coinciding with the disappearance of Pan, the god representing the wilderness.

Grover's Aspiration

Grover's ultimate goal is to become a searcher to locate Pan and awaken him from his long, dormant state.

The Furies' Behavior

Grover and Annabeth suspect that the Furies are not exhibiting their full aggression and are inquiring about an object, indicating that the quest may involve unexpected twists.

Entity in the Pit

An entity in a pit desires Percy's assistance to emerge, hinting at ongoing challenges that Percy must navigate.

Gladiola's Assistance

Gladiola collaborates with Grover and his companions, offering to return home in exchange for help, thereby facilitating their quest for reward money.

Description

This quiz focuses on key themes and characters from Chapters 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Thief'. Explore Annabeth's motivations and the symbolism of the statues encountered by the characters. Perfect for those studying the book in detail.