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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. In Chapter 6, who is Agamethus's brother?

3. In Chapter 10, what task is Apollo assigned to do at the Waystation?

4. Where does Apollo say Britomartis tricked him in the ancient world?

5. Who do the griffins belong to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 12, why does Apollo consult the Arrow of Dodona?

9. How does Leo conceal Festus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does being human, and thus mortal, change Apollo's personality and actions? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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