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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. Who does Britomartis say must stay back at the Waystation while Apollo goes to find the griffins?

2. In Chapter 7, what kind of cows are Apollo's favorite?

3. Who is Commodus's father?

4. In Chapter 1, why can the mortals around Apollo not see the large mechanical dragon with him?

5. What are the names of the Waystation's griffins?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 11, what dream does Apollo have about Trophonius and Agamethus?

3. How does Agamethus communicate with Emmie and Jo?

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

5. Why can mortals not see Festus when Apollo and his friends crash-land in Indiana?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Leo conceal Festus?

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

How does Riordan's use of the first-person point of view throughout the novel affect the reader's experiences? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What purpose do Apollo's visions serve in terms of plot development? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

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