The Lightning Thief Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How do Percy and his friends get to Vegas?

They ride a truck.

What animal do Percy and his friends NOT free?

A chimpanzee.

Percy can hear the lion speaking to him.

False

Grover can communicate with all of the animals.

True Signup and view all the answers

Ares gives Percy a backpack of supplies.

True Signup and view all the answers

Percy and his friends spend one afternoon in the Lotus Hotel and Casino.

False Signup and view all the answers

In the Lotus Casino, Percy meets a guy who thinks it is 1977.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

sights: video games, awesome rooms, great service; sounds: video game beeping, TVs; smells: good food, flowers; feelings: forgetful, happy, relaxed. Signup and view all the answers

What are three new things that Percy learns about Annabeth's background?

<ol> <li>She hates spiders. 2. She came to camp with Luke and Thalia. 3. She tried to go back to her father but he doesn't love her.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What clues lead Percy to realize that they are wasting a lot of time at the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

One person said it was 1977, another said it was 1985, another said it was 1993. Signup and view all the answers

How many days does he have left until the Summer Solstice?

They had been there for 5 days, they had one day left. Signup and view all the answers

What are some activities at the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

Indoor waterslide, indoor bungee-jumping bridge, snack bars, artificial ski slope, virtual reality laser tag with FBI Sharpshooter, reverse hunter game, trivia games, 3-D sim games with holographic buildings. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Getting to Vegas

Percy and friends travel to Vegas by riding a truck.

Animal Encounters

They do not free a chimpanzee during their adventures.

Communication Abilities

Percy cannot hear the lion speaking to him.
Grover possesses the ability to communicate with all animals.

Aid from Ares

Ares provides Percy with a backpack filled with supplies for their journey.

Time Distortion

Percy and his friends spend more than just one afternoon at the Lotus Hotel and Casino.

Encounter in the Casino

In the Lotus Casino, Percy meets a man who believes it is 1977, illustrating the time warp effect.

Atmosphere of the Lotus Hotel and Casino

Features include video games, luxurious rooms, excellent service, pleasant food scents, and flowers, creating a feeling of happiness and forgetfulness.

Annabeth's Background

Annabeth has a strong dislike for spiders.
She arrived at camp alongside Luke and Thalia, who were among the few survivors; Thalia was transformed into a tree.
Annabeth tried to reconnect with her father but feels unloved and miserable due to his remarriage.

Realization of Time Loss

Clues indicating they were losing time include varying claims of the current year (1977, 1985, 1993) and Percy questioning how long they had been there.

Urgency of Time

After spending 5 days in the casino, Percy realizes he has just one day left until the Summer Solstice.

Activities at the Lotus Hotel and Casino

Attractions within the casino include an indoor waterslide, bungee-jumping bridge, multiple snack bars, an artificial ski slope, virtual reality games, trivia games, and a reverse hunter game.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 16 from 'The Lightning Thief.' This quiz features various questions about key events and characters, including Percy's journey to Vegas and his interactions with animals. See how well you understand this exciting chapter!