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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 Commodus supposed to rechristen at the naming ceremony?

2. In Chapter 5, who is assigned to watch over Meg?

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

4. In Chapter 8, what specialty does the goddess who visits Apollo have?

5. What type of creatures are threatening Apollo and his friends in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 13, how does Calypso pick the lock on the door?

5. What does Apollo hate about having a mortal body?

6. How does Agamethus communicate with Emmie and Jo?

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

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

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

10. How does Leo conceal Festus?

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 role does pride play in some of Apollo's most pivotal decisions? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel Apollo struggles to restrain and constrain some of his worse character traits. Write an essay exploring which traits Apollo struggles most to constrain, supporting your answers with specific references to the text.

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