Exploring Chapter 21 of The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson recounts his journey from being kidnapped to returning home. He faces challenges, including an explosion incident and a confrontation with the gods Zeus and Poseidon. Percy learns about the threat of Kronos and makes crucial decisions about his future and family, ultimately choosing to leave Gabe and support his mother in finding her own strength.

What caused the explosion at Santa Monica Beach according to the LA news?

• A police car malfunction

• An earthquake

• A crazy kidnapper firing a shotgun

• A gas leak

Why did Percy Jackson cause a commotion on the Greyhound bus in New Jersey?

• He was causing trouble for fun

• He was looking for his friends

• He was lost and confused

• He was trying to escape from his captor

What did Percy ask the guard at the Empire State Building?

• To call the police

• For directions to the 600th floor

• For a place to sleep

• To meet with Poseidon

What did Percy see when he stepped out of the elevator on the 600th floor?

• A narrow stone walkway in the air

• A forest

• A bustling city

• A dark cave

How did Poseidon appear when Percy first saw him?

• In a golden armor

• As a giant sea creature

• As a beach comber from Key West

• In a dark blue pinstripe suit

What did Zeus do with the lightning bolt after Percy laid it at his feet?

• He destroyed it

• He purified it

• He held it as a classic thunderbolt

• He gave it to Poseidon

Who did Percy accuse of trying to start a war?

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Kronos

• Zeus

What did Poseidon reveal about Kronos?

• He was dead

• He was helping the gods

• He was healing and coming back

• He was imprisoned forever

What did Percy find in his room upon returning home?

• A note from his mother

• A new weapon

• A package with a decision

• A letter from his father

What did Percy offer to do for his mother regarding Gabe?

• Call the police

• Find a new job for her

• Move out of the house

• Get rid of Gabe