Exploring Chapter 16 of The Lightning Thief

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover encounter Ares, who provides them a ride to LA. They travel in a truck with mistreated zoo animals and free them. Percy has a dream revealing a plot involving the gods. The group gets trapped in the Lotus Casino, losing track of time, but eventually escapes, realizing they have only one day left to complete their quest.

What does Ares give Percy and his friends for their journey?

• A golden chariot

• A magical sword

• A map and a compass

• A blue nylon backpack with supplies

What does Percy learn about his mother from Ares?

• She is in the Underworld

• She is dead

• She is being kept as a hostage

• She has turned into a tree

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What is the condition of the animals in the truck?

• They are well-fed and healthy

• They are free to roam around

• They are in filthy cages and poorly treated

• They are being transported to a new zoo

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What does Grover do to help the animals in the truck?

• He places a Seder sanctuary on them

• He sings to them

• He gives them food and water

• He uses his reed pipes to calm them

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Who does Percy see in his dream while taking a standardized test?

• Annabeth

• Grover

• Thalia

• Ares

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What does the mysterious voice in Percy's dream call him?

• The half-blood

• The hero

• The crooked one

• The chosen one

What is the main attraction of the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

• A grand ballroom

• A luxurious spa

• A giant game room with various activities

• A magical library

What does Percy realize about the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

• It is a trap where time stands still

• It is a training ground for heroes

• It is a safe haven for demigods

• It is a place to gather information

How long were Percy and his friends in the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

• A week

• One day

• Five days

• Three days

What is the date when Percy and his friends leave the Lotus Hotel and Casino?

• June 25th

• June 21st

• June 20th

• June 14th