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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Chap 7-8

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  • How will Percy know if a god has claimed him as his son?
    "Your father has to send you a sign claiming you as his son. Sometimes it happens."
  • What monster attacks Percy? What happens after the attack?
    A hellhond: a black hound the size of a rhino, with lava-red eyes and fangs like daggers. He stepped into the creek. Poseiden, his father, claims him.
  • Annabeth says that Camp Half-Blood is the only safe place on earth for kids like her and Percy. What does she mean?
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  • Who are the big three?
    When we say the Big Three, we mean the three powerful brothers, the sons of Kronos.’ ‘Zeus, Poseidon, Hades.’
  • What oath did Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades swear? Who broke the oath? What were the consequences of the oath being broken?
    After World War II, the Big Three agreed they wouldn’t sire any more heroes. Their children were just too powerful so no more affairs with mortal women.
  • What is Percy good at? What is he bad at?
    Bad at: archery, foot racing, wrestling. Good at: canoeing. Okay at Greek.
  • Why does Annabeth suspect that something is wrong on Mount Olympus?
    ‘Right after we visited Olympus, the weather got weird, as if the gods had started fighting...The best I can figure out is that something important was stolen.
  • Describe Percy’s sword fight with Luke? What helps Percy fight better?
    Percy manages to disarm Luke, the best swordfighter in 300 years. Pouring water over his head helped give him energy.