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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iris ask to stay behind in Chapter XXI and talk with her?

2. What is the last thing that happens to Frank and Hazel in Chapter XVIII?

3. What is the tip of the spear that Frank uses to destroy the basilisk snakes made of?

4. What did Nico warn Hazel may get worse the nearer to Alaska she gets?

5. What does Iris tell Frank he can do, just like she did?

Short Essay Questions

1. During their private meeting in Chapter XV, what does Reyna ask of Percy, and what is his reaction?

2. How does Nico explain who the giants are and what Thanatos's role is in the underworld?

3. What does Nico explain about Gaea in Chapter V?

4. Who is Octavian, and how can he be described?

5. Who is Sammy?

6. Where do the two gorgons chasing Percy finally corner him, and how does he handle the situation?

7. What occurs in the exchange between her mother and Pluto, which Hazel remembers in Chapter VI?

8. What happens to Gwen, leader of the 5th, after the war game ends?

9. Describe the old woman on the hillside, and the two options she offers Percy.

10. Describe at least three different things Iris tells Frank in their private talk in Chapter XXII?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's extensive use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Where is it used? Is it used effectively? It is recognizable in the moment, or only in hindsight?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss the genre of this book, being sure to supply details that demonstrate how it qualifies for the genre and sub genre (if applicable) you assign it. Also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this genre.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dramatic structure of this book, identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and dénouement.

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