The Lightning Thief Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was Ares' proposition really?

A trap

What was their ride to the casino as a reward?

An eighteen wheeler zoo escorter. It read, KINDNESS INTERNATIONAL: HUMANE ZOO TRANSPORTS. WARNING: LIVE WILD ANIMALS.

What else does Percy get?

A blue nylon backpack with fresh clothes, twenty bucks, drachmas, and double stuffed Oreos.

What did Ares remind Percy of?

Every person who had bullied him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ares say about his mother?

She's not dead. Nancy was turned into a shower of gold called metamorphosis. Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the truck?

Smelly, filthy metal cages that held a zebra, male albino lion, and a weird antelope thing unidentified. Signup and view all the answers

Who was able to talk to the animals?

Grover. Signup and view all the answers

Who broke the cages and freed them?

Annabeth. Signup and view all the answers

Who fed the animals?

Percy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Arachne story?

Arachne turned into a spider for challenging Athena in a weaving contest. Signup and view all the answers

What did Percy learn about Grover?

He was the assigned escort who tried to rescue Thalia, but found Annabeth and Luke. Signup and view all the answers

How do people get beads on their necklaces?

The counselors pick the most important events of the summer and paint it on the year's beads. Signup and view all the answers

Who gave Annabeth her ring?

Her father. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Annabeth visited her home after her father begged her to do so?

Her mother neglected her and monsters kept fighting her throughout half of winter break. Signup and view all the answers

What does Percy advise Annabeth to do?

Write a letter. Signup and view all the answers

What made Annabeth confess her friendship with Percy?

She tells him that she will always fight next to him. Signup and view all the answers

What was Percy's nightmare?

Percy was forced to do a standardized test while wearing a straitjacket. He sees Thalia, also wearing a straitjacket, with punk hair, dark eyeliner, green eyes, and freckles. She tells him that one of them has to get out of here. Therefore, Percy falls through the classroom floor into the pit and hears a discussion between two people. He sees his mother, but couldn't move and was tortured by Greek armor. Signup and view all the answers

How did the three hide from the drivers?

Annabeth used her invisibility cap, Grover and Percy hid behind the feed sacks. Signup and view all the answers

What did Percy hear when the zebra looked at him?

'Free me, lord. Please.' Signup and view all the answers

How did Percy understand the zebra?

His dad created horses. Signup and view all the answers

How did Percy and the others save the animals?

Annabeth went invisible and banged on the door. When the drivers (Maurice and Eddie) were distracted, Percy opened the zebra's cage. They freed the other animals and Grover blessed them, allowing them to reach wild safely before escaping. Signup and view all the answers

What was the description of the Lotus Casino?

High quality gaming, snacks, and treatment. Signup and view all the answers

How much money was on the lotus card?

Infinite. Signup and view all the answers

What was weird about the people there?

Someone looked like they're inspired by Elvis and had 1980s humor. Percy asked people what year it is, and they mentioned 1985, 1993, 1977 but claimed they haven't been there long. Signup and view all the answers

What does Percy mention that jogs Annabeth's memory?

Spiders. Signup and view all the answers

What did Percy realize when he got out of the Lotus Casino?

It was now June 20th, and they were in the casino for 5 days. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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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.