The Lightning Thief Chapter 10-12 Review

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What does Percy take with him on the quest?

1 change of clothes, a toothbrush, a canteen of nectar and a bag of ambrosia squares

1 change of clothes, a toothbrush, $100, 20 golden drachmas, a canteen of nectar

1 change of clothes, a toothbrush, $100, 20 golden drachmas, a canteen of nectar and a bag of ambrosia squares (correct)

Only a bag of ambrosia squares

What does Annabeth take with her on the quest?

A magic Yankees cap, a book about famous classical architecture, a long, bronze knife (correct)

A bronze knife and a book about famous architecture

Only a book about classical architecture

A magic Yankees cap and a long, bronze knife

What does Grover take with him on the quest?

Fake feet, pants, scrap metal, apples, reed pipes (correct)

Only fake feet and pants

Reed pipes and apples

Scrap metal and fake feet

What does Luke give Percy for the quest?

A pair of sneakers with wings Signup and view all the answers

What does Chiron give Percy for the quest?

A magic pen which can turn into a sword and never be lost Signup and view all the answers

What does Annabeth tell Percy about why she doesn't get along with him?

Their parents are rivals. Poseidon had his girlfriend in Athena's temple which is disrespectful. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Percy's mom marry Gabe?

To protect Percy. Gabe gives off a repulsive human smell which masks the smell of demigods. Signup and view all the answers

What is Percy's real reason for going on the quest?

To find his mom in the Underworld and bring her back Signup and view all the answers

What creatures find Percy, Annabeth, and Grover on the bus?

The 3 Furies disguised as old women Signup and view all the answers

How does Percy get by the Furies?

He borrows Annabeth's magical hat, turns invisible, and sneaks past them Signup and view all the answers

What do the Furies really look like?

Leathery brown hag bodies, bats' wings, hands and feet like gargoyles' claws Signup and view all the answers

What does Percy do to the bus?

Grabs the wheel from the driver, making the bus slam into the side of a tunnel Signup and view all the answers

What does The Fury aka 'Mrs. Dodds' say to Percy when he takes off the hat and becomes visible again?

You have offended the gods and you shall die Signup and view all the answers

How does Percy battle the monsters?

He uses his sword, Riptide Signup and view all the answers

What ends up happening to the bus?

It explodes because lightning shredded the roof of it Signup and view all the answers

Why are Percy, Annabeth, and Grover attracted to Aunty Em's Garden Gnome Emporium?

They could smell food/burgers Signup and view all the answers

How did Grover feel about Aunty Em's place?

He thought it was weird and smelled monsters Signup and view all the answers

What does Aunty Em look like?

She's wearing a black gown and a curtain of black gauze covered her eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does Grover hear at Aunty Em's that makes him uncomfortable?

He hears a hissing sound Signup and view all the answers

When Aunty Em asks the kids to pose for a picture, what does Grover suddenly realize?

The statue really is his Uncle Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

Who is Aunty Em?

Medusa, her head is covered with snakes Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'Aunty Em'/Medusa especially upset with Annabeth?

Annabeth's mother, Athena, is the one who turned Aunty Em into Medusa Signup and view all the answers

How does Percy defeat 'Aunty Em'/Medusa?

He uses a glass gazing ball to look at her reflection and slices off her head with his sword, Riptide Signup and view all the answers

What does Percy do with 'Aunty Em'/Medusa's head?

He packages it up in a box and mails it to the gods on Mount Olympus Signup and view all the answers

What upsets Grover when they are camping in the woods?

The trash on the ground and the pollution in the sky that blocks the stars Signup and view all the answers

What does Grover really want to become?

A searcher so he can search for Pan, the God of Wild Places Signup and view all the answers

Who is Pan?

The lord and master of satyrs Signup and view all the answers

What supposedly happened to Pan?

He was believed to have died Signup and view all the answers

Why do satyrs still search for him and what has happened to those that do?

The satyrs refuse to believe he is dead. The bravest satyrs pledge their lives to finding him. Signup and view all the answers

What special ability does Grover have?

He can talk to animals Signup and view all the answers

How will a pink poodle named Gladiola help Percy and his friends?

The poodle ran away from a rich family that is offering a $200 reward for its return Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quest Supplies

Percy carries a change of clothes, toothbrush, $100, 20 golden drachmas, canteen of nectar, and a bag of ambrosia squares.
Annabeth brings a magic Yankees cap, a book on classical architecture, and a long bronze knife.
Grover takes fake feet, pants, scrap metal, apples, and reed pipes.
Luke gifts Percy a pair of winged sneakers.
Chiron provides a magical pen that transforms into a sword and is never lost.

Personal Backgrounds

Annabeth dislikes Percy due to their parents being rivals; Poseidon disrespected Athena by taking a girlfriend in her temple, leading to their competition for Athens' patronage.
Percy's mother married Gabe to disguise her son’s demigod scent, keeping monsters at bay. Gabe's repulsive smell served as a protective measure.
Percy’s true quest motivation is to rescue his mother from the Underworld, rather than retrieving the stolen lightning bolt.

Encounters and Challenges

The trio encounters three Furies disguised as old women on a bus.
Percy cleverly uses Annabeth's magic hat to turn invisible and evade the Furies.
Furies appear as leathery, brown hag-like figures with bat wings and claw-like hands, wielding handbags that transform into whips.
Percy hijacks the bus, causing it to slam into a tunnel and hit the emergency brake.

Confrontations

Upon removing the invisibility hat, Percy faces a Fury, Mrs. Dodds, who threatens him with death for offending the gods.
Percy uses his sword, Riptide, to fight off the monsters, which culminates in the bus exploding from a lightning strike.

Aunty Em's Garden Gnome Emporium

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover are drawn to the emporium by the smell of food.
Grover feels uneasy at Aunty Em's due to the eerie atmosphere and signs of monsters.
Aunty Em is depicted as wearing a black gown with her eyes obscured, contributing to the unsettling vibe.
Grover hears a hissing noise, which Aunty Em claims is from the fryer, heightening his discomfort.

Aunty Em's True Identity

Aunty Em is revealed to be Medusa, cursed by Athena.
Medusa harbors hatred for Annabeth since her mother caused Medusa's transformation.
Percy cleverly defeats Medusa by using a glass gazing ball for reflection to avoid her deadly gaze, successfully beheading her with Riptide.
He sends Medusa's head to the gods with a mail package, showcasing his resourcefulness.

Grover's Aspirations

While camping, Grover expresses frustration over pollution and trash, and the environmental degradation affecting star visibility.
His dream is to become a searcher to find Pan, the deity of wild places, believed by satyrs to be alive despite rumors of his death.
The bravest satyrs engage in the quest to find Pan, with many never returning.

Grover's Unique Ability

Grover possesses the special ability to communicate with animals.
A runaway pink poodle, Gladiola, offers a potential solution; returning the poodle yields a $200 reward, which can finance further travel for Percy and his friends.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 10 to 12 of 'The Lightning Thief.' This quiz focuses on the essential items each character brings on their quest, highlighting key traits and relationships. Are you ready to see how much you remember about Percy's journey?