Sves Lightning Thief Chapters 14-17
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Where did they get off the train?
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Denver
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New Orleans
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Kansas
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Las Vegas
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This quiz assesses key details from chapters 14-17 of 'The Lightning Thief'. It tests understanding of plot developments, character interactions, and themes relevant to these chapters, enhancing comprehension and engagement with the text.
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Where did they call Chiron? Who did they talk to?
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A phone booth, Thalia.
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A car wash, Luke
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Someone's cellphone, Luke
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A car wash, Chiron
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A. A car wash, LukeExplanation
They called Chiron at a car wash where Luke works.Rate this question:
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Where did the messenger tell Percy to go?
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Back to camp
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Alaska
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California
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Santa Monica
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A. Santa MonicaExplanation
The messenger told Percy to go to Santa Monica.Rate this question:
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Ares would give information about Percy's ________ if he returned his shield to him.
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mother, momExplanation
If Ares returned his shield to Percy, he would give information about Percy's mother or mom. This suggests that Ares has some knowledge or connection to Percy's mother and is willing to share information about her in exchange for the return of his shield.Rate this question:
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Percy stays dry when he is in the water.
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True
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False
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__________________ is messaging of the gods.
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Texting
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Email
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Iris messaging
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Air Mail
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A. Iris messagingExplanation
Iris messaging refers to the act of communication between gods, suggesting that it is a divine form of messaging. This explanation is supported by the statement that it is "messaging of the gods." The other options, such as texting, email, and air mail, do not have any association with gods or divinity, making Iris messaging the most fitting answer.Rate this question:
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Who do they bump into at the restaurant?
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Zeus
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Ares
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Athena
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Poseidon
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A. AresExplanation
The question is asking about who the people bump into at the restaurant. The correct answer is Ares. This implies that the people encountered Ares at the restaurant.Rate this question:
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What job does Ares offer them?
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Fix Clarisse's spear.
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He didn't offer them a job
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To get a shied that he left in a water park.
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A. To get a shied that he left in a water park.Explanation
Ares offers them the job of retrieving a shield that he left in a water park.Rate this question:
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Ares said he would arrange a ride ________ for Percy and his friends.
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Los Angeles , LA, la, west, West, to LA, to Los AngelesExplanation
The correct answer is "to Los Angeles". Ares said he would arrange a ride to Los Angeles for Percy and his friends.Rate this question:
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Annabeth is scared of
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Dogs
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Spiders
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Loud noises
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Fluffy chicks
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A. SpidersExplanation
Annabeth is scared of spiders because they are commonly known to be creepy and have a tendency to move quickly. Their multiple legs and unpredictable movements can cause fear and discomfort for some individuals, including Annabeth. This fear of spiders is known as arachnophobia, which is a common phobia among people.Rate this question:
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Why doesn’t Grover smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O’ Love?
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There are no dangers there.
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The monsters are not alive
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They are underground.
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His nose is clogged up due to allergies.
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A. They are underground.Explanation
Grover doesn't smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O' Love because they are underground. This suggests that the monsters are not above ground where Grover can detect them through smell. Therefore, Grover's inability to smell any monsters is due to their location underground.Rate this question:
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What item is NOT in the backpack Ares gives the kids?
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Double Stuff Oreos
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Twenty dollars
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a cell phone
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Fresh clothes
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A. a cell phoneExplanation
The correct answer is a cell phone. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the item that is NOT in the backpack Ares gives the kids. The other three options, Double Stuff Oreos, twenty dollars, and fresh clothes, are not excluded and could potentially be in the backpack.Rate this question:
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What news does Ares give Percy?
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That the newspapers are writing stories about him.
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That his mother isn’t dead.
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That the solstice has been moved up one day.
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That his quest is bound to fail.
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A. That his mother isn’t dead.Explanation
Ares gives Percy the news that his mother isn't dead.Rate this question:
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Why doesn’t Riptide work on the gang of kids in the alley?
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They are monsters.
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They are too fast.
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They are humans.
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They are not really there.
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A. They are humans.Explanation
The reason Riptide doesn't work on the gang of kids in the alley is because they are humans. Riptide is most likely a power or ability that affects non-human entities or creatures, making it ineffective against humans.Rate this question:
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How did the kids pay for taking a Taxi to the Santa Monica Pier?
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With the Money they got from Ares
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They didn't take a taxi
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The Lotus Cash Card
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They took a bus
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A. The Lotus Cash CardExplanation
The correct answer is The Lotus Cash Card. This suggests that the kids used a prepaid card called the Lotus Cash Card to pay for their taxi ride to the Santa Monica Pier.Rate this question:
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In Santa Monica how does Percy contact the Nereid, a spirit of the sea.
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He whistled
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He walked into the sea
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He walked into the sea and a shark carried him below the surface.
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A. He walked into the sea and a shark carried him below the surface.Explanation
Percy contacts the Nereid, a spirit of the sea, by walking into the sea and being carried below the surface by a shark.Rate this question:
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What does the Nereid give to Percy?
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3 pearls.
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Nothing
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A pet shark
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Magic powers
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A. 3 pearls.Explanation
The Nereid gives Percy 3 pearls.Rate this question:
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How do they defeat Crusty?
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They outsmart him.
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They trip him and knock him out
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Percy decapitates Crusty after trapping him in bed.
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They trap him in bed.
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A. Percy decapitates Crusty after trapping him in bed.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Percy decapitates Crusty after trapping him in bed. This implies that Percy uses a combination of strategy and physical force to defeat Crusty. By trapping him in bed, Percy immobilizes Crusty, making it easier to carry out the decapitation. This answer implies a violent and decisive action taken by Percy to ensure Crusty's defeat.Rate this question:
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What god/gods aligned themselves with Zeus? Select all that apply.
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Ares
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Athena
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Aphrodite
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Apollo
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A. AthenaExplanation
Athena is the correct answer because she is one of the gods that aligned themselves with Zeus. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and is often depicted as a wise and strategic goddess. She is known for her wisdom, courage, and support for Zeus in his battles.Rate this question:
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Which gods/god did NOT aligned themselves with Poseidon?
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Apollo
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Athena
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A. AthenaExplanation
Athena did not align herself with Poseidon. In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, while Athena was the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicrafts. They had a long-standing rivalry and often clashed over various matters. One famous instance was their competition for the patronage of Athens, where Athena ultimately won by offering the city the olive tree, a symbol of peace and prosperity, while Poseidon's gift of a saltwater spring was deemed less valuable. Therefore, it can be concluded that Athena did not align herself with Poseidon.Rate this question:
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What evidence does NOT help Percy figure out Lotus Casino was a trap?
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Kids wore cloths that were out of date.
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Kids were telling him that it was a different year.
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Grover saying, "I love this place."
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Percy almost forgets what his mother's name is.
Correct Answer
A. Grover saying, "I love this place."Explanation
The evidence that does not help Percy figure out Lotus Casino was a trap is Grover saying, "I love this place." This statement by Grover does not provide any indication or evidence that the casino is a trap. The other options, such as the kids wearing out-of-date clothes, the kids telling Percy it was a different year, and Percy almost forgetting his mother's name, all contribute to the realization that something is not right and help Percy figure out that Lotus Casino is a trap.Rate this question:
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Is [your statement here] true or false?
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True
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False
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