Exploring Chapter 9 of The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson is moved to cabin three, feeling isolated after a hellhound attack reveals his identity as Poseidon's son. He finds a newspaper article about his and his mother's disappearance, leading to a troubling dream about fighting gods. Mr. D informs Percy of a quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen master bolt. The Oracle gives Percy a prophecy, warning of betrayal and failure. Percy, Grover, and Annabeth prepare to travel west to confront Hades and clear Poseidon's name.

Why does Percy feel isolated in Cabin Three?

• He has too many roommates.

• He misses his family.

• Other campers avoid him due to the hellhound attack.

• He dislikes the cabin's location.

What does the newspaper article reveal about Percy and his mother?

• They are wanted by the police.

• They are on a vacation.

• They have moved to a new city.

• They are missing after a car accident.

In Percy's dream, what are the two men fighting over?

• A personal grudge.

• A stolen item.

• A magical weapon.

• A piece of land.

Why does Mr. D want to turn Percy into a dolphin?

• To make him a better swimmer.

• To send him back to Poseidon.

• To punish him for breaking camp rules.

• To protect him from Zeus.

What is the stolen item that Percy must retrieve?

• A magical sword.

• A golden fleece.

• Zeus's master bolt.

• Poseidon's trident.

What does the Oracle's prophecy say about Percy's quest?

• He will find a new home.

• He will retrieve what was stolen.

• He will become a god.

• He will lose a friend.

Why can't the gods retrieve the master bolt themselves?

• They are too busy.

• They cannot cross each other's territories.

• They do not know where it is.

• They are afraid of Hades.

Who volunteers to accompany Percy on his quest?

• Clarisse

• Chiron

• Annabeth

• Luke

Why does Percy need to avoid air travel?

• It is too expensive.

• He prefers traveling by land.

• Zeus's domain is the sky.

• He is afraid of flying.

Where is the entrance to the Underworld located?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Chicago

• Miami