Percy+Ch+10-12

Chapter 10


 * 1) Who is Argus and why can he never be surprised?
 * 2) What gift does Luke give to Percy? Why can’t Percy use them?
 * 3) What special properties does Riptide have?
 * 4) What is Mist?
 * 5) What are some of the reasons Annabeth gives for why Poseidon and Athena don’t get along?
 * 6) According to Grover, why did Percy’s mom marry Gabe?
 * 7) Percy says he’s not going on the quest to retrieve the lightning bolt. What’s his real reason for going?
 * 8) How does Percy sneak to the front of the bus?
 * 9) Why doesn’t Percy leave the bus when he has the chance?
 * 10) How do Percy, Grover and Annabeth lose their luggage?

Chapter 11


 * 1) Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
 * 2) What does Aunty Em look like when she opens the door?
 * 3) How does Percy explain why he went into the garden gnome emporium? Does this explanation make sense to you?
 * 4) Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium? (There are several reasons)
 * 5) How can you tell that Percy isn’t thinking straight after he eats his meal?
 * 6) Did you guess Aunty Em’s true identity before Percy did? If so, what clues gave her away?
 * 7) Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa? Why can’t they just run away?
 * 8) Medusa’s head doesn’t disintegrate along with the rest of her. Why not?
 * 9) What important information does Percy find in Medusa’s office?
 * 10) Why do you think Percy sends Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus? Do you think this is a good idea?

Chapter 12


 * 1) Why does Grover want a searcher’s license?
 * 2) Why does Grover’s dream sound so hopeless to Percy?
 * 3) What new information do you learn about Grover’s past and how it relates to Annabeth?
 * 4) According to Grover, why did Percy mail Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus?
 * 5) Describe the place Percy sees in his dream.
 * 6) What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of the dream? What does the voice want from him?
 * 7) Who do think is talking to Percy in the dream? Who is this voice from the pit?
 * 8) Who is Gladiola?
 * 9) What is Grover’s plan to get money for the trip?