Percy Jackson Flashcards
What bad experiences has Percy had on past field trips?
He had accidentally shot a cannon ball at a bus, he has made everyone swim in a pool, and pushed Nancy in a fountain.
Why doesn’t Percy get along with Mrs. Dodds?
It is because she always gets Percy in trouble, and is also always on Nancy’s side and is acting very weirdly around him.
Why does Percy get angry at Mr. Brunner?
It is because Mr. Brunner always excepts him to do his best and never lets him do bad so it gets Percy mad.
How have things changed when Percy returns to the front steps of the museum?
Nobody there knows who Mrs. Dodds was/is.
Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on his other subjects?
It is because he does not want to disappoint Mr. Brunner with a bad grade since he expects the best from him.
After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy?
Mr. Brunner was trying to say that it is okay and that maybe this school is not good for him but Percy thinks he is saying he is not good enough for this school
What responsibility does Grover claim to have,
and why does this strike Percy as strange?
Grover claims to be Percy’s protector from some monster but Percy finds it weird because he was protecting Grover from bullies for the whole year.
What does Percy think the yarn-cutting means?
Percy thinks that it might mean that they will soon die and that the yarn is a life string.
What happened when Percy got home?
He first saw his step dad, and was happy to see his mom and gets the news he will be going to Santa Monica beach with his mom.
What dream does Percy have.
He had a dream where he saw an eagle and a house thing fighting against each other and where Percy tries to stop them but fails.
What happens at the end of chapter 3.
Grover comes into their cabin on the beach and he tells Percy and his mom that they need to leave sine monsters are after them.
According to Grover, who is after Percy?
Percy is chased by the Minotaur.
What does Percy’s mom tell him to do when they get out of the car and why does Percy disobey?
She tells him to run away up to the camp up hill, and Percy says no because she is not coming with him.
What happens to Percy’s mother?
She gets squished by the Minotaur and turned into gold particles.
After the monster disintegrates, what gets Percy moving when all he wants to do is collapse?
He was very mad at that his mother got crushed so he wanted to get to camp to protect her and himself which gave him more strength to do so.
How does Percy feel after he tries the strange drink?
He gets a surge of energy and says that he is confident and could crush anyone.
According to Chiron, what is the big question everyone wants answered?
The question they want to know is who they are.
Why does Grover say he retrieved the Minotaur horn?
He retrieved it for Percy and to show that he is worthy
