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The Lightning Thief questions for chapter 14-17 Quiz
Questions and Answers
1.
Where did they get off the train?
A.
Denver
B.
New Orleans
C.
Kansas
D.
Las Vegas
Correct Answer
A. Denver
Explanation The correct answer is Denver. This implies that the people in question disembarked or got off the train at the station in Denver.
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2.
Where did they call Chiron? Who did they talk to?
A.
A phone booth, Thalia.
B.
A car wash, Luke
C.
Someone's cellphone, Luke
D.
A car wash, Chiron
Correct Answer
B. A car wash, Luke
Explanation They called Chiron at a car wash where Luke works.
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3.
Where did the messenger tell Percy to go?
A.
Back to camp
B.
Alaska
C.
California
D.
Santa Monica
Correct Answer
D. Santa Monica
Explanation The messenger told Percy to go to Santa Monica.
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4.
Ares would give information about Percy's ________ if he returned his shield to him.
Correct Answer mother, mom
Explanation If Ares returned his shield to Percy, he would give information about Percy's mother or mom. This suggests that Ares has some knowledge or connection to Percy's mother and is willing to share information about her in exchange for the return of his shield.
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5.
Percy stays dry when he is in the water.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.
__________________ is messaging of the gods.
A.
Texting
B.
Email
C.
Iris messaging
D.
Air Mail
Correct Answer
C. Iris messaging
Explanation Iris messaging refers to the act of communication between gods, suggesting that it is a divine form of messaging. This explanation is supported by the statement that it is "messaging of the gods." The other options, such as texting, email, and air mail, do not have any association with gods or divinity, making Iris messaging the most fitting answer.
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7.
Who do they bump into at the restaurant?
A.
Zeus
B.
Ares
C.
Athena
D.
Poseidon
Correct Answer
B. Ares
Explanation The question is asking about who the people bump into at the restaurant. The correct answer is Ares. This implies that the people encountered Ares at the restaurant.
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8.
What job does Ares offer them?
A.
Fix Clarisse's spear.
B.
He didn't offer them a job
C.
To get a shied that he left in a water park.
Correct Answer
C. To get a shied that he left in a water park.
Explanation Ares offers them the job of retrieving a shield that he left in a water park.
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9.
Ares said he would arrange a ride ________ for Percy and his friends.
Correct Answer Los Angeles , LA, la, west, West, to LA, to Los Angeles
Explanation The correct answer is "to Los Angeles". Ares said he would arrange a ride to Los Angeles for Percy and his friends.
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10.
Annabeth is scared of
A.
Dogs
B.
Spiders
C.
Loud noises
D.
Fluffy chicks
Correct Answer
B. Spiders
Explanation Annabeth is scared of spiders because they are commonly known to be creepy and have a tendency to move quickly. Their multiple legs and unpredictable movements can cause fear and discomfort for some individuals, including Annabeth. This fear of spiders is known as arachnophobia, which is a common phobia among people.
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11.
Why doesn’t Grover smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O’ Love?
A.
There are no dangers there.
B.
The monsters are not alive
C.
They are underground.
D.
His nose is clogged up due to allergies.
Correct Answer
C. They are underground.
Explanation Grover doesn't smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O' Love because they are underground. This suggests that the monsters are not above ground where Grover can detect them through smell. Therefore, Grover's inability to smell any monsters is due to their location underground.
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12.
What item is NOT in the backpack Ares gives the kids?
A.
Double Stuff Oreos
B.
Twenty dollars
C.
a cell phone
D.
Fresh clothes
Correct Answer
C. a cell pHone
Explanation The correct answer is a cell phone. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the item that is NOT in the backpack Ares gives the kids. The other three options, Double Stuff Oreos, twenty dollars, and fresh clothes, are not excluded and could potentially be in the backpack.
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13.
What news does Ares give Percy?
A.
That the newspapers are
writing stories about him.
B.
That his mother isn’t dead.
C.
That the solstice has been moved up one day.
D.
That his quest is bound to fail.
Correct Answer
B. That his mother isn’t dead.
Explanation Ares gives Percy the news that his mother isn't dead.
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14.
Why doesn’t Riptide work on the gang of kids in the alley?
A.
They are monsters.
B.
They are too fast.
C.
They are humans.
D.
They are not really there.
Correct Answer
C. They are humans.
Explanation The reason Riptide doesn't work on the gang of kids in the alley is because they are humans. Riptide is most likely a power or ability that affects non-human entities or creatures, making it ineffective against humans.
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15.
How did the kids pay for taking a Taxi to the Santa Monica Pier?
A.
With the Money they got from Ares
B.
They didn't take a taxi
C.
The Lotus Cash Card
D.
They took a bus
Correct Answer
C. The Lotus Cash Card
Explanation The correct answer is The Lotus Cash Card. This suggests that the kids used a prepaid card called the Lotus Cash Card to pay for their taxi ride to the Santa Monica Pier.
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16.
In Santa Monica how does Percy contact the Nereid, a spirit of the sea.
A.
He whistled
B.
He walked into the sea
C.
He walked into the sea and a shark carried him below the surface.
Correct Answer
C. He walked into the sea and a shark carried him below the surface.
Explanation Percy contacts the Nereid, a spirit of the sea, by walking into the sea and being carried below the surface by a shark.
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17.
What does the Nereid give to Percy?
A.
3 pearls.
B.
Nothing
C.
A pet shark
D.
Magic powers
Correct Answer
A. 3 pearls.
Explanation The Nereid gives Percy 3 pearls.
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18.
How do they defeat Crusty?
A.
They outsmart him.
B.
They trip him and knock him out
C.
Percy decapitates Crusty after trapping him in bed.
D.
They trap him in bed.
Correct Answer
C. Percy decapitates Crusty after trapping him in bed.
Explanation The correct answer suggests that Percy decapitates Crusty after trapping him in bed. This implies that Percy uses a combination of strategy and physical force to defeat Crusty. By trapping him in bed, Percy immobilizes Crusty, making it easier to carry out the decapitation. This answer implies a violent and decisive action taken by Percy to ensure Crusty's defeat.
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19.
What god/gods aligned themselves with Zeus? Select all that apply.
A.
Ares
B.
Athena
C.
Aphrodite
D.
Apollo
Correct Answer
B. Athena
Explanation Athena is the correct answer because she is one of the gods that aligned themselves with Zeus. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and is often depicted as a wise and strategic goddess. She is known for her wisdom, courage, and support for Zeus in his battles.
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20.
Which gods/god did NOT aligned themselves with Poseidon?
A.
Apollo
B.
Athena
Correct Answer
B. Athena
Explanation Athena did not align herself with Poseidon. In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, while Athena was the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicrafts. They had a long-standing rivalry and often clashed over various matters. One famous instance was their competition for the patronage of Athens, where Athena ultimately won by offering the city the olive tree, a symbol of peace and prosperity, while Poseidon's gift of a saltwater spring was deemed less valuable. Therefore, it can be concluded that Athena did not align herself with Poseidon.
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21.
What evidence does NOT help Percy figure out Lotus Casino was a trap?
A.
Kids wore cloths that were out of date.
B.
Kids were telling him that it was a different year.
C.
Grover saying, "I love this place."
D.
Percy almost forgets what his mother's name is.
Correct Answer
C. Grover saying, "I love this place."
Explanation The evidence that does not help Percy figure out Lotus Casino was a trap is Grover saying, "I love this place." This statement by Grover does not provide any indication or evidence that the casino is a trap. The other options, such as the kids wearing out-of-date clothes, the kids telling Percy it was a different year, and Percy almost forgetting his mother's name, all contribute to the realization that something is not right and help Percy figure out that Lotus Casino is a trap.
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22.
Is [your statement here] true or false?
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
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