Exploring Characters and Events in Percy

Who is the main character introduced in Chapters 1 and 2 of "The Lightning Thief"?

• Annabeth Chase

• Percy Jackson

• Grover Underwood

• Clarisse La Rue

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What is the name of Percy Jackson’s best friend mentioned in the first two chapters?

• Luke Castellan

• Grover Underwood

• Chiron

• Mr. Brunner

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Where does Percy attend school at the beginning of the story?

• Yancy Academy

• Camp Half-Blood

• Westover Hall

• Half-Blood Hill

Who is Percy’s Latin teacher?

• Mrs. Dodds

• Mr. Brunner

• Mr. D

• Mr. Jackson

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What unusual event happens to Percy during the field trip to the museum?

• He gets lost in the museum

• He is attacked by Mrs. Dodds

• He finds a magical sword

• He meets his father

Which character suddenly disappears after the museum incident?

• Mr. Brunner

• Annabeth

• Mrs. Dodds

• Grover

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What item does Mr. Brunner give to Percy during the museum attack?

• A pen that turns into a sword

• A shield

• A book

• A necklace

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Summarize why Percy feels like an outsider at Yancy Academy.

• He is very popular

• He has trouble fitting in and often gets into trouble

• He is a teacher’s favorite

• He is the best student

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Describe the relationship between Percy and Grover based on the first two chapters.

• They are enemies

• They are best friends who support each other

• They barely know each other

• They are rivals

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What motivates Percy to help Grover during the museum trip?

• He wants to impress Mr. Brunner

• He feels responsible for his friend

• He is told to by Mrs. Dodds

• He wants to get out of class

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