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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 33, which of the heroes dies by Caligula's hand?

2. In Chapter 32, what does Apollo use to stab himself?

3. In Chapter 20, what does Apollo say the so-called Council of War was like?

4. Who saves Apollo after he stabs himself in the chest?

5. In Chapter 20, what was the curse upon Plemnaeus's children?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 21, what do Meg and Apollo do together that arose from a dream Meg has had?

2. What did Jason Grace do after he and Piper broke up, and why does Apollo need to find him in Chapter 21?

3. In Chapter 28, how is Piper conflicted about her own family heritage?

4. In Chapter 21, what terrible vision does Apollo have?

5. In Chapter 20, what famous person from the ancient world is Meg a descendent of, and why is this significant to the dryads?

6. In Chapter 29, what are some of the things that makes Incitatus so dangerous?

7. In Chapter 34, what does Piper tell Apollo and Meg to do after Tempest brings Jason back to the beach?

8. In Chapter 29, how does Apollo know which shoes are the right ones to take from Caligula's?

9. In Chapter 35, how does Crest help Apollo on the next part of his quest?

10. In Chapter 31, why is Medea tiring as Caligula talks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Apollo's feelings about his history, heritage and family and Meg McCaffrey's feelings about her history, heritage, and family, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Riordan's treatment of the theme of power throughout the novel. Specifically, how does Caligula represent the abuse and misuse of power?

Essay Topic 3

How does Apollo define the characteristics of a real hero? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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