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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. What body part do the gorgons sprout in Chapter II, while still chasing Percy?

2. Why are Frank, Hazel, and Percy required to attend the Senate meeting in Chapter XIII?

3. What is Ploybotes' army made up of?

4. What does Hazel use her powers to do in Chapter VII when she is upset?

5. In Chapter XV, what does Reyna ask of Percy upon his return from the quest?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why/how is Frank humiliated at the meeting in Chapter VII?

4. Describe the setting of Hazel's flashback in Chapter VI.

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

6. Why does Frank think his father is the god Apollo?

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

8. From what perspective are Chapters I-IV told, and what advantage does this offer readers?

9. What is Frank's plan for the war game that ends in success in Chapter XI?

10. Describe Percy's dream at the beginning of Chapter XIII.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which of the three main characters - Percy, Hazel, and Frank - experienced the most growth in character throughout "Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune"?

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 role of Frank's stick in his life. Where did it come from? What does it represent?

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