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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 does Calypso do in Chapter 16 that amazes both her and Apollo?

2. Why does Trophonius cut off Agamethus's head in Chapter 11?

3. In Apollo's haiku in Chapter 9, what does he call Britomartis?

4. In Chapter 4, when does Jo say the blemmyae became a problem?

5. In Chapter 4, who does Apollo realize Emmie is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Calypso and Apollo have to be especially careful with Heloise when they rescue her?

2. In Chapter 11, what vision does Apollo have about Meg?

3. What is the main physical characteristic of the blemmyae?

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

5. How does Leo conceal Festus?

6. What is the significance of Agamethus and Trophonius to Apollo?

7. 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?

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

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

10. In Chapter 11, what does Apollo learn about his vision of Commodus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do snakes symbolize at different points in the novel? In which instances do snakes have negative connotations, and in which instances do they have positive ones? Write an essay explaining your answers, drawing on specific examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

How does Riordan use haikus in this novel, and why are they important throughout the story? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Apollo's relationship, and history, with his son Trophonius? Why is Trophonius so bitter towards Apollo? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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