Luke says: “Tell Grover it’ll be better this time! Nobody will get turned into a pine tree . . .” What does this tell you about Grover’s past?
Grover was the satyr who was assigned to protect Thalia (pgs 87-88)
What does Percy learn by overhearing the reporters outside the Arch?
there were no fatalities
When he lands in the Mississippi River, what does Percy realize that amazes him?
He realizes that he can breathe underwater, is completely dry, and was still alive.
In Chapter 14, why does Percy feel ashamed that Poseidon saved him?
Percy realized that he wasn't able to protect the people in the Arch, that he had been foolish enough to get poisoned, and he was not a hero.
How do Annabeth and Percy get out of the "thrill ride of love?"
Percy turns on the water and Annabeth tells them when to jump out of the boat so they won't crash into the other boats. Grover catches them in midair....
What did Ares say that convinced Percy to help him?
That if Percy does his favor Ares would tell him something about his mom ,and give them a ride west.
Who pays for the cheeseburgers in the diner?
Ares
Luke
Chiron
Percy
Why does Ares and his girlfriend Aphrodite meet in out-of-the-way places?
She is married to Hepaestus. Her husband Hepaestus always tries to embarrass them, by catching (in a net) them together.
What had Ares told Poseidon?
Ares told Poseidon that Hades stole the Lightning bolt to start a war.
What reassurance does the spirit give Percy?
His mother's fate is not hopeless.
What does Percy discover that Annabeth is afraid of?
Annabeth is afraid of spiders.
What is Iris-messaging? How does it work?
The rainbow goddess Iris carries messages for the gods. If you know how to ask, and she's not too busy, she'll do the same for half-bloods
What does Ares want from Percy? What is in it for Percy, Grover, and Annabeth?
He wants Percy to get Ares' shield from the abandoned water park. Percy will get information of his mom and a ride west.
According to Annabeth how does Hephaestus deal with his wife and Ares' relationship ?
By humiliating the couple and making fun of them.
Has someone ever tried to convince you to do something you didn’t want to do? How did you handle it? Have you ever convinced someone else to do something for you? How did you do it?
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What message does the woman in the water bring to Percy?
Don't trust the gifts
Ares, in modern times wears biker clothes and rides a Harley Davison with a shotgun holster. How might the other gods or goddesses look in modern times? Pick one god. What might they look like today? What clothes would they wear? Hairstyle?
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Why can't Annabeth help Percy when they get trapped in the pool?
Because she is scared of spiders.
What happens when Percy, Grover, and Annabeth are retrieving Ares' shield?
Percy and Annabeth get caught in a trap by Hephaestus, who thought he would catch Ares with Aphrodite.
How does Annabeth put her knowledge of physics to work on the water ride ?
She puts her physics to work by calculating when to jump of the boat and land out of the water.
How does Grover save the day?
He saves the day with his flying shoes . He caught Annabeth and Percy when they exited the ride, then carried them past the gate.
There’s an old saying: “There’s no such thing as bad press.” What does this mean? Do you think it’s true? Would you like to be famous in the national news, even if it was for something negative?
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Grover doesn't smell any monster at the "Tunnel of love" even though it's a trap. Why is that?
It's a trap for gods. Hephaestus used mechanical spiders, not monsters.
Why does Annabeth want to leave as soon as Luke appears in the mist?
Because a big Lincoln continental pulled into the car wash. She likes Luke and got worried of how she looks (hair and shirt).
Where did the messenger in the water tell Percy to go?
The messenger told him to go to Santa Monica, and was fathers will (Poseidon)