The Hidden Oracle: Chapters 1 - 10

Why does the author begin each chapter with a Haiku? Check all that apply.

• To give the reader a clue about what is going to happen in the chapter

• Because Apollo is the god of poetry, and this is how he might speak

• To confuse readers and make them wonder what he means

• Because Apollo is the also the god of prophecy (seeing what is going to happen before it happens)

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Why did Apollo think he could fight the thugs in the ally?

• Because his mortal body was super strong

• Because all the other times that Zeus had punished him, he still had some of his powers and strength

• Because Meg told him that he could do it

• Because he saw his reflection, and he had lots of muscles

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Who saves Apollo from the thugs in the ally?

• His sister, Hera

• His father, Zeus

• A young girl named Meg

• Percy Jackson

What is Meg?

• A demigod (half god, half mortal)

• A goddess

• A baker

• A dog walker

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What is camp Half Blood?

• A summer camp for dogs

• A secret camp for runaway kids

• A place where demigods can safely live

• A prison for demigods

What does Apollo's mortal form look like?

• A good-looking man in his late 40's

• A teenage boy with acne and flab

• A teenage girl with curly hair

• A god-like, handsome teenage with perfect skin and hair

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Why do Meg and Apollo need to get to Camp Half Blood?

• It is the only place they can find food

• It is where they will find their parents

• It is where all of the gods are meeting to throw a party

• It is the only place they can be safe from the monsters who are chasing them. They need help from other demigods.

What does the author do to create suspense when Meg and Apollo are looking for Percy Jackson's apartment?

• Dogs are chasing them through the city

• A vampire is after them

• Meg sees "a shiny blob" following them, and Apollo knows it is a monster

• Zeus is yelling at Apollo from the heavens

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How is Apollo showing signs of adjusting to his mortal form?

• He is starting to feel like a normal teenager. He is annoyed and cranky. He also sees Percy's mom as a 'normal' mom.

• He is starting to like his acne and flabby body.

• He wants to go to the gym and work out before going to Camp Half Blood

• He is craving pizza all the time

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What is one godly aspect that Apollo seems to have kept?

• He is better looking than ever

• He is a better poet than he's ever been

• He is healing faster than a mortal human would heal

• He is getting better looking each day.

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