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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. In Chapter 20, how many magic swords does Tyson say that he has made?

2. In Chapter 18, who does Annabeth believe is still alive?

3. In Chapter 14, what is the name of the girl who distracts the skeleton warriors for Percy?

4. In Chapter 11, what starts following Percy and his companions?

5. In Chapter 19, what does Percy remember Annabeth saying that her fatal flaw is?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, why does Athena say that Percy is dangerous?

2. In Chapter 11, why do Percy and his companions take the subway?

3. In Chapter 16, who is Atlas?

4. What information about herself does Zoe share with Percy in Chapter 14?

5. What do Percy and his companions use to get away at the beginning of Chapter 14, and how far do they get?

6. What does Grover want to do at the end of Chapter 20?

7. Where are Percy and his companions in Chapter 12?

8. In Chapter 18, how does Dr. Chase say that he was able to make celestial bronze bullets?

9. In Chapter 20, what happens to the skeleton warriors when Percy and Nico encounter them at camp?

10. In Chapter 20, where does Chiron believe Kronos will make his first strike and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel is told from a first-person point of view. How does the point of view of the novel influence what readers know about characters and events? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this point of view?

Essay Topic 2

The gods debate whether to save the Ophiotaurus or destroy it. Why is it a difficult decision for the gods to make? What does their decision symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Percy and his companions battle the Nemean lion. Why is the battle with the lion so difficult for Percy and his companions? Why is initiative and creativity required to defeat the creature?

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