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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 5, who is Meg's stepfather?

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

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

4. Who is Apollo's mother?

5. In Chapter 5, who did Hemithea tell Apollo she had actually prayed to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 7, why are Jo and Emmie so upset?

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. What is Josephine's skill, and who does she find a kinship with over common interests?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through which characters and plot events does Riordan explore the theme of hubris? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Why was Meg McCaffrey once loyal to Nero, and how does Riordan communicate the experiences that form the foundation of Meg's complicated feelings towards Nero to the reader? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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