Why does Grover’s dream sound so hopeless to Percy?

If you were offered the choice in Percy’s dream – to save your own parent’s life or complete your quest and prevent a terrible war – what would you choose?

Do you think animals can understand when you talk to them? Have you ever had a pet you understand very well?

According to Grover, why did Percy mail Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus?

Why does Grover want a searcher’s license?

What is Grover’s plan to get money for the trip?

Who do think is talking to Percy in the dream? Who is this voice from the pit?

What new information do you learn about Grover’s past and how it relates to Annabeth?

Describe a vivid dream you’ve had. (If you can’t remember any dreams, describe a dream you remember a friend or relative telling you about.) Do you think dreams ever give important information?

Describe and draw the place Percy sees in his dream.

What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of the dream? What does the voice want from him?

Imagine Percy has to send a text message to Chiron about their situation as it stands at the end of Ch. 12. He wants Chiron to know what’s going on, but he has to keep it brief so the monsters don’t trace the call.