Exploring Chapter 20 of Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover are rescued by the Coast Guard after a dangerous journey. They reflect on the prophecy and realize they were tricked. Confronting Ares, they discover he orchestrated the theft of Zeus's bolt and Hades's helm. Percy battles Ares, ultimately winning and retrieving the helm. The Furies acknowledge Percy's innocence, and the group plans to return to New York, realizing the true threat they face.

What did the Coast Guard give Percy, Annabeth, and Grover when they dropped them off?

• Food and blankets

• Towels and water bottles

• Maps and compasses

• Life jackets

Who does Percy realize is behind the theft of Zeus's master bolt and Hades's helm?

• Ares

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Hades

What item does Ares reveal from his pocket that transforms into the helm of darkness?

• A baseball cap

• A ski cap

• A beanie

• A helmet

What does Percy use to fight Ares during their battle?

• A sword

• A shield

• A spear

• A bow and arrow

How does Percy gain an advantage over Ares in their battle?

• By using a lightning bolt

• By using a magical shield

• By calling for backup

• By summoning a wave

What does Ares do after Percy wounds him?

• He calls for reinforcements

• He curses Percy

• He surrenders

• He disappears immediately

Who arrives after Ares disappears and what do they do?

• The Furies, who attack Percy

• The police, who arrest Percy

• The Furies, who take the helm back to Hades

• The gods, who congratulate Percy

What does Percy ask the Furies to do with the helm of darkness?

• Keep it for themselves

• Return it to Hades

• Destroy it

• Return it to Zeus

What does Percy realize about the entity in the pit?

• It is Zeus

• It is a mortal

• It is Hades

• It is a powerful being stronger than the Furies

What mode of transportation does Percy suggest to get back to New York?

• By car

• By airplane

• By boat

• By train