Percy Jackson Quiz: The Lightning Thief

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Um, to test how much you know about my favourite series; PERCY JACKSON! WOOOT!
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  • 2. 

    In Camp Half Blood, who was Mr. Brunner and what was he?

    • He was Gabe Ugliano, his dad

    • He was Chiron, a centaur

    • He was Zeus, Percy's uncle

    • He was a random mortal dude

    • It was a prank... I think

    Correct Answer
    A. He was Chiron, a centaur
    Explanation
    Mr. Brunner was Chiron, a centaur. In the Camp Half Blood, Chiron disguised himself as Mr. Brunner, a wheelchair-bound teacher, in order to mentor and guide the demigods. Chiron, known for his wisdom and knowledge, played a crucial role in training and preparing the young demigods for their quests and battles. His true identity as a centaur was revealed to the main character, Percy Jackson, and his friends as they discovered the magical world of Greek mythology and their own demigod heritage.

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  • 3. 

    What academy did Percy go to?

    • Yanville High School

    • Cookie Day Elementary School

    • Yancy Academy

    • Goode High School

    • East Glen Boarding School/Academy

    Correct Answer
    A. Yancy Academy
    Explanation
    Percy went to Yancy Academy because it is mentioned as one of the options in the question.

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  • 4. 

    When Percy and his mom go to the beach Montauk Grover comes and takes them to Camp Half Blood, Percy's mom is attacked by the... ?

    • Minotaur

    • Kronos

    • Tartarus

    • I have no idea

    • Me! ME! I killed him!

    Correct Answer
    A. Minotaur
    Explanation
    In "The Lightning Thief," the first book of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series, Percy Jackson and his mother, Sally Jackson, are attacked by a Minotaur as they try to reach the safety of Camp Half-Blood. The Minotaur grabs Sally, and she dissolves into a shower of golden light, a sign that she has been taken to the Underworld, leaving Percy to face the Minotaur alone. This event marks a critical moment early in Percy's adventure and sets the stage for his quest and eventual confrontation with various mythical beings.

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  • 5. 

    Percy meets a god also in Camp Half Blood. But which?

    • Poseidon

    • Dionysus

    • Zeus

    • Hermes

    • Apollo

    Correct Answer
    A. Dionysus
    Explanation
    Percy meets a god in Camp Half Blood, and the correct answer is Dionysus. Dionysus is the Greek god of wine, celebration, and ecstasy. He is known for his wild and unpredictable nature, often depicted as a jovial figure. In the Percy Jackson series, Dionysus is portrayed as the director of Camp Half Blood, where demigods train and live. He is initially portrayed as grumpy and disinterested in the affairs of the camp, but later shows moments of compassion and wisdom.

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    Who was the god that tricked Percy in the quest? Hint: The backpack.

    • Dionysus

    • Hades

    • Ares

    • Poseidon

    • Zeus

    Correct Answer
    A. Ares
    Explanation
    Ares is the god that tricked Percy in the quest. The hint provided is "The backpack," which suggests that the trick was related to something carried in a backpack. Ares is known for his cunning and deceitful nature, making him a likely candidate for tricking Percy. Dionysus, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus are not mentioned in relation to tricking Percy in the given question.

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  • 7. 

    Who was Mrs. Dodds?

    • A old hag type of teacher, who hated Perseus

    • A sweet, kind teacher, loved Percy

    • A Fury, Alecto

    • Percy's grandmother

    • Nancy Bobofit's mother

    Correct Answer
    A. A Fury, Alecto
    Explanation
    Mrs. Dodds is revealed to be a Fury named Alecto in the Percy Jackson series. Furies are creatures from Greek mythology who serve as enforcers of the Underworld. Alecto disguises herself as a teacher at Percy's school to keep an eye on him and ensure he does not discover his true identity as a demigod. This explanation aligns with the information provided in the question.

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  • 8. 

    In The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson is accused of stealing the master bolt of ______, the king of the gods.

    Correct Answer
    Zeus, zeus
    Explanation
    The theft of Zeus' master bolt is the central conflict in The Lightning Thief. Percy, a demigod son of Poseidon, is wrongly accused of the theft and embarks on a quest to clear his name and prevent a war between the gods.

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