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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. Which two individuals is Percy dreaming of at the beginning of Chapter XIII?

2. What does Sthenos offer Percy to eat?

3. What did Polybotes leave behind that Frank had to get rid of in Chapter XXI?

4. Who is Frank secretly in love with?

5. What year is Hazel actually from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Reyna, and where does Percy meet her?

3. Why is the Fifth Cohort disgraced?

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

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

6. What is the Senate's general attitude toward Frank, Hazel, and Percy's mission, and how does Octavian capitalize on this attitude?

7. Reyna revievls in Chapter XV how she knows Percy previously. How have they met?

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

9. What do the trio see when they climb atop a giant rock after the Karpoi leave In Chapter XX?

10. What is the catch about Frank using his sword to summon Grey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In what ways did the author use the literary technique of foreshadowing in "Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune"? Was it used effectively?

Essay Topic 3

Frank learns that he has the power to turn himself into different animals. Discuss the significance of this gift, as well as the specific animals he turns into throughout the story. Is there any symbolism behind his animal choices?

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