The Lightning Thief Chapter 16 Flashcards

Ares’ Proposition

• Ares' proposal to Percy was a trap.

Their Ride

• Percy and friends traveled in an "eighteen wheeler zoo escorter" labeled as KINDNESS INTERNATIONAL: HUMANE ZOO TRANSPORTS, warning of live wild animals.

Percy's Gear

• Percy received a blue nylon backpack containing fresh clothes, twenty dollars, drachmas, and double stuffed Oreos.

Ares' Reminder

• Ares reminded Percy of past bullies who had tormented him.

Ares on Percy's Mother

• Ares revealed that Nancy was transformed into gold, indicating she's not dead.

Condition of the Truck

• The truck was described as smelly and filthy, housing a zebra, an albino lion, and an unidentified antelope.

Communication with Animals

• Grover had the ability to converse with the animals in the truck.

Animal Rescue

• Annabeth broke the cages to free the animals, showcasing her bravery.

Feeding the Animals

• Percy took on the task of feeding the freed animals.

Arachne’s Story

• Arachne was transformed into a spider for challenging the goddess Athena to a weaving contest.

Grover's Background

• Grover was the assigned escort who attempted to rescue Thalia but ended up finding Annabeth and Luke instead.

Necklace Beads

• Camp counselors select and paint beads for necklaces based on significant summer events, like Thalia's pine tree and the burning trireme.

Annabeth's Ring

• Annabeth received her ring from her father, symbolizing a connection to her family.

Difficult Reunion

• Upon visiting her father, Annabeth faced neglect and fought off monsters during winter break.

Percy’s Advice

• Percy suggested that Annabeth write a letter to express her feelings.

Annabeth's Confession

• Annabeth confessed her feelings of friendship to Percy, stating she would always stand by him.

Percy’s Nightmare

• Percy experienced a dream of taking a standardized test in a straitjacket while confronted by Thalia and tortured visions, leading to chaos and fear for his mother.

Hiding from Drivers

• The trio used Annabeth's invisibility cap while Grover and Percy concealed themselves behind feed sacks to avoid detection.

Zebra’s Plea

• A zebra in the truck pleaded for freedom, saying, "Free me, lord. please."

Understanding the Zebra

• Percy understood the zebra’s plea because his father was the god of horses.

Animal Freedom

• The group successfully liberated the animals using Annabeth’s invisibility to distract the drivers, and Grover provided a blessing for safe escape.

Lotus Casino Description

• The Lotus Casino offered high-quality gaming, snacks, and premium treatment.

Lotus Card Currency

• The lotus card possessed an infinite amount of money.

Unusual Patrons

• Casino visitors seemed stuck in time, with characters reminiscent of Elvis and referencing years like 1985 and 1993, but claiming to have not been there long.

Memory Trigger

• Percy mentioned spiders, which jogged Annabeth’s memory about her past.

Realization After the Casino

• Upon exiting the Lotus Casino, Percy realized they had lost five days, now finding it was June 20th.

Test your knowledge on Chapter 16 of 'The Lightning Thief'. This quiz includes key terms and definitions that highlight major events and propositions made by characters. Perfect for reinforcing learning and preparing for assessments.