Exploring Key Vocabulary in 'The Lightning Thief' - A Percy Jackson Quiz

1. What is a chasm?

(n.) a deep gap in the ground, a gorge

A wide valley

A small stream of water

A tall mountain peak

A chasm is defined as a deep gap in the ground, similar to a gorge. It is not a small stream of water, a tall mountain peak, or a wide valley.

Explanation

A chasm is defined as a deep gap in the ground, similar to a gorge. It is not a small stream of water, a tall mountain peak, or a wide valley.

2. What does the word 'tentatively' mean?

(adv.) quickly, promptly, immediately.

(adj.) clear, definite, conclusive.

(adv.) not sure, uncertain, hesitant

(adj.) bold, confident, decisive.

The correct answer, 'not sure, uncertain, hesitant,' accurately defines the meaning of the word 'tentatively,' while the three incorrect answers provide definitions that are opposite or unrelated to the actual meaning of the word.

Explanation

The correct answer, 'not sure, uncertain, hesitant,' accurately defines the meaning of the word 'tentatively,' while the three incorrect answers provide definitions that are opposite or unrelated to the actual meaning of the word.

3. What does 'immune' mean?

(n.) resistance

(ad.) protected

(adj.) vulnerable

(v.) attack

The correct answer 'protected' describes the state of being immune, as in being shielded or guarded against a particular threat. The incorrect answers provide alternative meanings that do not accurately reflect the definition of 'immune.'

Explanation

The correct answer 'protected' describes the state of being immune, as in being shielded or guarded against a particular threat. The incorrect answers provide alternative meanings that do not accurately reflect the definition of 'immune.'

4. What is the meaning of the term 'barred'?

(adj.) prohibited, banned

(adv.) quickly, rapidly

(n.) a type of metal rod

(v.) showed, uncovered

The term 'barred' as a verb means to show or uncover something, not to prohibit or ban it. It does not refer to a type of metal rod or indicate speed.

Explanation

The term 'barred' as a verb means to show or uncover something, not to prohibit or ban it. It does not refer to a type of metal rod or indicate speed.

5. What does subsiding mean?

(adj.) leting up, not as much

Increasing

Stabilizing

Intensifying

Subsiding means something is lessening or decreasing in intensity or severity, opposite to increasing, stabilizing, or intensifying.

Explanation

Subsiding means something is lessening or decreasing in intensity or severity, opposite to increasing, stabilizing, or intensifying.

6. What is the definition of metamorphosis?

A weather phenomenon

A mathematical equation

(n.) to change

A type of rock

Metamorphosis, in this context, refers to the transformation or change in form, structure, or substance.

Explanation

Metamorphosis, in this context, refers to the transformation or change in form, structure, or substance.

7. What does it mean to be jarred?

To be shaken lightly

(v.) to have an unpleasant effect on one's nerves, feelings, or thoughts

To be organized neatly

To be preserved in a jar

The correct answer 'to have an unpleasant effect on one's nerves, feelings, or thoughts' matches the definition of being jarred. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the term.

Explanation

The correct answer 'to have an unpleasant effect on one's nerves, feelings, or thoughts' matches the definition of being jarred. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the term.

8. What does the term 'disembark' mean?

(v.) to enter a building.

(v.) to board a plane.

(v.) to get off a boat

(v.) to climb a mountain.

Disembark specifically refers to getting off a boat, not boarding a plane, climbing a mountain, or entering a building.

Explanation

Disembark specifically refers to getting off a boat, not boarding a plane, climbing a mountain, or entering a building.

9. What is the meaning of the word 'dissipated'?

(v.) to scatter in various directions

(c.) to organize systematically

(b.) to increase in intensity

(a.) to concentrate in one place

The correct answer (v.) to scatter in various directions reflects the definition of 'dissipated', while the incorrect answers provided do not match the meaning of the word.

Explanation

The correct answer (v.) to scatter in various directions reflects the definition of 'dissipated', while the incorrect answers provided do not match the meaning of the word.

10. What is the definition of the term 'levitated'?

(a.) to sink or go down quickly

(c.) to walk or run quickly

(b.) to stay still and unmoved

(v.) to rise or float up on it's own

The correct definition of 'levitated' is to rise or float up on its own, making options (a), (b), and (c) incorrect.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'levitated' is to rise or float up on its own, making options (a), (b), and (c) incorrect.

11. What is the definition of 'impeding'?

(v.) improving, enhancing

(v.) blocking, stopping

(v.) helping, assisting

(v.) speeding up, advancing

Impeding means to block or stop progress, not to help or assist, speed up or advance, or improve or enhance.

Explanation

Impeding means to block or stop progress, not to help or assist, speed up or advance, or improve or enhance.

12. What is the definition of vengeance?

A feeling of love and compassion.

The pursuit of peace and harmony.

(n.) the desire for revenge

The act of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Vengeance specifically refers to the desire for revenge, distinct from feelings of love, forgiveness, or the pursuit of peace.

Explanation

Vengeance specifically refers to the desire for revenge, distinct from feelings of love, forgiveness, or the pursuit of peace.