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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 inanimate object(s) begin speaking to Apollo on the way to Camp Half-Blood?

2. How old is Meg?

3. What does Percy tell Apollo he will do for him and Meg?

4. Who was Python talking to in the Labyrinth?

5. Who is Will's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in the forest when Apollo and Meg were walking to camp?

2. What does Apollo do when Chiron keeps him from immediately going after Kayla and Austin?

3. Who comes to Camp Half-Blood while Meg and Apollo are camping out in front of the forest?

4. What news does Percy reveal on the car ride to Camp?

5. Why does Apollo swear to never touch a bow and arrow or musical instrument until he becomes a god again?

6. Why do Connor Stoll and Sherman Yang want to get revenge on Meg on her first night at camp?

7. Who are the first people Apollo meets in his new mortal life?

8. What keeps Percy from doing more than driving Apollo and Meg to Camp Half-Blood?

9. What does Apollo say makes the Oracles so important?

10. What news does Chiron reveal to Apollo after he returns from the Labyrinth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the significance in repurposing source material such as Greco-Roman history and mythology into young adult literature. Is there value in this practice, and if so, why?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you describe the why humor is utilized in the novel. In what ways is the use of humor serve the characters and the overall narrative? Be specific and use examples from the text to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze how Meg's betrayal of Apollo affects the characters and the plot line. Why do you think the author decided to include this plot twist?

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