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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. What is the mechanical dragon's name?

2. In Chapter 2, what mysterious figure helps Leo and his friends?

3. Who is the spirit of the Dark Oracle?

4. What does the Arrow of Dodona tell Apollo to use to catch the griffins?

5. Who is the headless ghost in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Apollo help himself, Calypso and Leo escape the blemmyae in Chapter 3?

2. What is one of Leo's most significant defense mechanisms?

3. Why does Apollo feel a sense of shock when he finds out who Emmie once was?

4. In Chapter 14, how does Apollo sense that Meg is nearby and helping them?

5. Which room at the Waystation gives Apollo a bad feeling in Chapter 4?

6. How does Britomartis feel about Jo and Emmie, and why does she ask them to leave when she gives Apollo his quest in Chapter 9?

7. How does Agamethus communicate with Emmie and Jo?

8. What kinds of task does Apollo have to do for the first time ever at the Waystation?

9. How do Britomartis and Calypso relate to each other when they first meet in Chapter 9?

10. In Chapter 9, what is the quest Britomartis gives to Apollo and his friends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Riordan explore and treat the theme of the difficulties and sorrows of parenthood? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What effect does Riordan's juxtaposition of ancient lore and modern technology have on the reader's experience? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Apollo react to Calypso's and Leo's desire to stay at the Waystation? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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