Percy+Ch+13-15

Chapter 13


 * 1) Why does Percy try to keep a low profile on the train?
 * 2) What new information does Annabeth tell us about her father in this chapter?
 * 3) Annabeth says a couple of unexpected friends took care of her when she ran away from home. Any guesses who these might be? Why?
 * 4) Why does Percy laugh when Annabeth tells him what she wants to be?
 * 5) What magic item does Hades have? What are its powers?
 * 6) Describe the Chimera.
 * 7) Echidna says Percy should feel honored to be killed by her. Why?
 * 8) What is Percy’s “fatal mistake” while battling the Chimera?
 * 9) Why does Percy decide he has no choice but to jump? What would you have done in his place?
 * 10) How would the battle have been different if there were no mortal spectators in the Arch?

Chapter 14


 * 1) When he lands in the Mississippi River, what does Percy realize that amazes him?
 * 2) Why does Percy feel ashamed that Poseidon saved him?
 * 3) What message does the woman in the water bring to Percy? What is her warning?
 * 4) What does Percy learn by overhearing the reporters outside the Arch?
 * 5) What happened to the family that was in the Arch with Percy?

Chapter 15


 * 1) What is Iris-messaging? How does it work?
 * 2) Why does Annabeth want to leave as soon as Luke appears in the mist?
 * 3) 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?
 * 4) What does Ares say that convinces Percy to help him?
 * 5) According to Annabeth, how does Hephaestus deal with his wife and Ares having an affair?
 * 6) Grover doesn’t smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O’ Love, even though it’s a trap. Why is that?
 * 7) Why can’t Annabeth help Percy when they get trapped in the pool?
 * 8) How does Annabeth put her knowledge of physics to work on the water ride?
 * 9) How does Grover save the day?