Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Vocabulary

Match the following vocabulary word to a synonym.

• test

• trial

• begin

• embark

• difficulty

• ordeal

• model

• mythological

• imaginary or fairy-tale

• archetype

What does the term "hurtling" mean in the context of Chapter 17?

• Singing loudly

• Discussing angrily

• Searching carefully

• Moving at high speed

How is the term "hurtling" used in Chapter 17 of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief?

• Descending rapidly

• Throwing with force

• Dodging quickly

• Climbing up

Match the following vocabulary word to a synonym: "banished".

• Exiled

• Welcomed

• Praised

• Ignored

What does the word "chasm" refer to in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief?

• A deep fissure in the earth

• A type of weapon

• A mythical creature

• A magical spell

In the context of the book, what does "demigod" mean?

• A half-god, half-human being

• A full god

• A mortal enemy

• A mythical creature

Which word best describes Percy's feelings when he first learns about his true identity?

• Confused

• Elated

• Indifferent

• Bored

What is the meaning of "quest" as used in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief?

• A journey with a specific goal

• A random adventure

• A type of weapon

• A mythical creature

How is the term "minotaur" used in the book?

• A creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull

• A type of weapon

• A magical spell

• A place in the Underworld

What does "prophecy" mean in the context of the story?

• A prediction of the future

• A type of weapon

• A mythical creature

• A magical spell