Exploring Chapters 1-4 of The Lightning Thief

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1?

• The main character is introduced in Chapter 1.

• The main character is not mentioned in Chapter 1.

• The main character is introduced in Chapter 2.

• The main character is a supporting character.

What is the significance of the bus ride in Chapter 1?

• The bus ride signifies the start of the protagonist's journey and the themes of change and exploration.

• The bus ride is a symbol of the protagonist's isolation.

• The bus ride foreshadows a tragic event later in the story.

• The bus ride represents a moment of conflict for the protagonist.

Which mythical creature does Percy encounter at the museum?

• Unicorn

• Dragon

• Phoenix

• Minotaur

What does Percy learn about his father in Chapter 2?

• Percy learns that his father is a mortal man.

• Percy learns that his father is Zeus.

• Percy learns that his father is Poseidon.

• Percy learns that his father is a sea monster.

How does Percy feel about his school life at Yancy Academy?

• Percy has a large group of friends and feels completely accepted.

• Percy excels academically and is a top student at Yancy Academy.

• Percy feels like an outsider and struggles with fitting in at Yancy Academy.

• Percy enjoys his time at Yancy Academy and feels very popular.

What event leads to Percy being expelled from school?

• Percy is expelled for vandalizing school property.

• Percy is expelled for cheating on a test.

• Percy is expelled for being accused of stealing a car.

• Percy is expelled for starting a fight.

Who is Mr. Brunner and what role does he play in Percy's life?

• Mr. Brunner is Percy's gym teacher and coach.

• Mr. Brunner is a librarian who helps Percy with his studies.

• Mr. Brunner is a school principal who oversees Percy's education.

• Mr. Brunner is Percy's Latin teacher and mentor, who is actually Chiron, a centaur.

What is the name of the camp that Percy is taken to?

• Camp Half-Blood

• Camp Demigod

• Camp Jupiter

• Camp Olympus

What item does Percy receive from Mr. Brunner that is important later?

• a map that leads to treasure

• a pen that turns into a sword

• a pair of shoes that allows flight

• a shield that grants invisibility

How do the themes of identity and belonging manifest in these chapters?

• The themes are only about physical appearance.

• The themes of identity and belonging manifest through characters' struggles with self-perception and their connections to community.

• Characters find complete acceptance without any struggle.

• Identity and belonging are irrelevant in these chapters.