The best people get the worst luck. Do you agree? Can you think of a time when something terrible happened to a good person? Conversely, do bad people have good things happen to them?
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What is the place that you feel most at ease – a place you’d like to be more than anywhere else?
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Does your family have a favorite or traditional place to spend vacations? If so, describe it. If not, where would you most like to take a vacation if money was no object?
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Why does Percy leave Grover at the bus station? What would you have done in his place?
Grover was freaking him out.
Describe Gabe.
He smelled like moldy garlic pizza wrapped in gym shorts.
How does Percy get even with Gabe as they’re loading up the Camaro?
He made a hand gesture toward Gabe. The screen door slammed shut so hard it whacked him in the butt.
Why is Montauk special to Percy’s mom?
It was the place where she'd met my dad.
Why does Percy’s mom eat blue food, and why does Percy love this about her?
Gabe had once told my mom there was no such thing.
What new information does Percy learn about his dad as he and his mother are roasting marshmallows?
Hi father had never met him.
Describe Percy’s dream. What do you think it means?
It was storming on the beach, and two beautiful animals, a white horse and a golden eagle,were trying to kill each other at the edge of the surf.
How does the title of the chapter, “Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants,” come true?
Grover didn't have his pants on—and where his legs should be, here were cloven hooves.
What does Percy say that insults Grover?
He calls him a donkey.
According to Grover, who is after Percy?
His dad
Police
Annabeth
Monsters
What happens to make the car crash?
Percy grabs the wheel
A monster attacks
Gabe drives badly
The brakes fail
What does Percy’s mom tell him to do when they get out of the car and why does Percy disobey?
Call for help
Hide
Fight
Run
What does Percy find strange about the bull-man's appearance?
He has sharp teeth
He has glowing eyes
He has hooves
He has horns
