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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 is the only one of Percy's friends who is not hunted by the murderous sheep?

2. Who does Tyson and Percy summon to help them after the ship sinks in Chapter 16?

3. What color light emanates from Luke's magical sword?

4. What incites Polyphemus to throw the boulder that sinks the ship in Chapter 16?

5. What do Percy and Annabeth witness the sheep devouring after landing on the island in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Percy describe Polyphemus's island in Chapter 14?

2. What sacrifice does Percy make in Chapter 17? Why?

3. Describe Percy's dream in Chapter 13. Who appears in the dream?

4. How does Hermes appear when he arrives in the stables in Chapter 19? Why?

5. How does the chariot race play out in Chapter 19?

6. What story does Annabeth relate to Percy to describe her hatred of Cyclopes in Chapter 13?

7. Who is Ares in Greek mythology? How is he presented in this novel?

8. How do Percy and his friends plot to get the Fleece back to Camp Half-Blood in Chapter 17?

9. Where do Percy and his friends arrive in the opening of Chapter 17? How long has it been since their departure?

10. What does Chiron reveal to Percy about his history in Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Percy Jackson as the protagonist of The Sea of Monsters. What attributes does Percy possess that make him a strong hero? What are Percy's faults? How does Percy's character evolve in the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the allusions and references to Greek mythology in The Sea of Monsters. How are the gods of Mount Olympus presented in the narrative? Where does Mount Olympus exist in the modern world? How are Greek myths connected thematically with the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's depictions of Dionysus (Mr. D) and Tantalus in the novel. What positions do these characters hold? What are their personality traits? What does each character hope to achieve?

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