The Lightning Thief Review

Based on these excerpts, what is one difference between the way that the authors have developed the characteristics of their main characters?

• Both characters are forced to travel.

• Percy Jackson is confident, while Perseus is afraid of the strange things that happen to him.

• Percy Jackson is confused about why he is constantly on the move, while Perseus is confident when he has to go on a journey.

• Percy Jackson is happy to move, while Perseus is upset at having to go on a journey.

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What is the significance of the Underworld in Percy's quest and how does it shape his understanding of his mission?

• It is a place of no importance.

• It is where he finds the lightning bolt.

• It is where he confronts Hades and learns more about the true nature of his quest.

• It is where he meets his father.

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TRUE OR FALSE?

Percy Jackson of "The Lightning Thief" series is a character who starts as a "troubled teen" who gets into a lot of mischief. By the end of the story, he turns into a powerful demi-god who helps save the world. This makes him a dynamic character.

• True

• False

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Percy Jackson of "The Lightning Thief" series is a character who starts as a "troubled teen" who gets into a lot of mischief. By the end of the story, he turns into a powerful demi-god who helps save the world. This makes him a dynamic character.

• True

• False

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What is the primary setting of 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A) New York City

• B) Camp Half-Blood

• C) The Underworld

• D) Mount Olympus

Who is the author of 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A) J.K. Rowling

• B) Rick Riordan

• C) Suzanne Collins

• D) J.R.R. Tolkien

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What is the main conflict in 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A) Percy trying to find his mother

• B) Percy trying to retrieve Zeus's lightning bolt

• C) Percy trying to defeat Kronos

• D) Percy trying to pass his school exams

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Which character is Percy's best friend and protector?

• A) Annabeth Chase

• B) Grover Underwood

• C) Luke Castellan

• D) Clarisse La Rue

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What is the significance of the Lotus Casino in the story?

• A) It is a place where Percy finds a clue to his quest

• B) It is a trap that delays Percy and his friends

• C) It is where Percy meets his father

• D) It is where Percy confronts Hades

What is the role of Annabeth Chase in Percy's journey?

• A) She is a rival who tries to stop him

• B) She is a guide and ally who helps him

• C) She is a bystander with no role

• D) She is an antagonist who betrays him

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