The Lightning Thief: Chapter 9 Review

Questions and Answers

Who is Percy's father?

Poseidon

What is Poseidon the god of?

God of the Sea

How did the other campers treat Percy after finding out who his dad was and after the hellhound invaded the camp?

They avoided him.

What did someone drop inside the doorway of Percy's cabin?

a copy of the New York Daily News Signup and view all the answers

Which two campers did not avoid Percy?

Luke and Annabeth Signup and view all the answers

What did Percy dream about?

two men fighting and then the ground opened and swallowed Percy Signup and view all the answers

What was the newspaper article about?

Percy and his mother missing after a freak car accident Signup and view all the answers

When Percy wakes up from his bad dream, who does Grover tell Percy wants to see him?

Mr.D Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr.D say he would turn Percy into?

An Atlantic bottlenose (dolphin) Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr.D feel about Percy?

Mr.D doesn't like Percy; if he could he would cause Percy's molecules to erupt into flames...sweep up the ashes and be done with a lot of trouble. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr.D ask Percy to accept?

Percy's quest Signup and view all the answers

What was stolen from Zeus?

His master lightning bolt Signup and view all the answers

Who is believed to have stolen the lightning bolt?

Percy because Poseidon wants it Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if Zeus' lightning bolt is not returned by the summer solstice in ten days?

full-fledged war between the gods Signup and view all the answers

Who did Percy have to go see in the attic?

The Oracle Signup and view all the answers

Through illusions created by the Oracle, what was Percy told was his destiny?

You shall go west, and face the god who has turned. You shall find what was stolen, and see it safely returned. You shall be betrayed by one who calls you a friend. And you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end. Signup and view all the answers

What did Chiron tell Percy about the Oracle?

her words often have double meanings Signup and view all the answers

Who does Chiron think has the lightning bolt?

Hades, the Lord of the Dead Signup and view all the answers

What city had the entrance to the Underworld?

Los Angeles Signup and view all the answers

Who accompanies Percy on his quest?

Grover and Annabeth Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Percy and his companions take a plane on their quest?

Zeus is God of the Sky and would punish them if they did Signup and view all the answers

Where does Chiron take the trio to begin their quest?

a bus terminal in Manhattan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Relationships

Poseidon is the father of Percy, a crucial figure in Greek mythology and the narrative.
Luke and Annabeth are two campers who support Percy, contrasting with others who avoid him.
Mr. D is characterized as hostile towards Percy, indicating tension in their relationship.

Dreams and Visions

Percy experiences a troubling dream of two men fighting, followed by being swallowed by the ground, foreboding his challenges ahead.
A newspaper article reveals Percy's mother missing after a car accident, adding to Percy's emotional turmoil.

Prophecies and Quests

Percy is called to accept a quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen master lightning bolt, with a looming deadline to prevent war among the gods.
The Oracle provides Percy with a prophecy predicting betrayal and failure to save what matters most, highlighting the quest's dangers.

The Underworld and Locations

Hades, the Lord of the Dead, is suspected to have the stolen lightning bolt, and the entrance to the Underworld is in Los Angeles.
Chiron leads Percy, Grover, and Annabeth to a bus terminal in Manhattan to begin their journey.

Journey Limitations

Due to Zeus's authority as the God of the Sky, Percy and his companions cannot take a plane, underlining the divine restrictions they face.

Key Events

The Oracle's cryptic message suggests that Percy's journey will confront a god and involve significant challenges, flanked by the threat of betrayal.
Mr. D’s disdain for Percy is underscored by a comment about wishing to incinerate him, illustrating their conflicted relationship.

Surreal Elements

The double meanings inherent in the Oracle’s words imply that clarity may be obscured in Percy's quest, adding complexity to his path.

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