
Percy Jackson Lightning Thief Chapter 1 Test
Quiz by Brian Camarco
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What does Percy mean when he says the following? "I wasn't aiming for the school bus, but of course I got expelled anyway."

Kronos attacks! The key events from the first chapter have been sliced out of order. Place the major events from Chapter 1 in chronological order.
Why is Percy on probation during the field trip?
How does Percy feel about Mr. Brunner compared to other teachers?
Match each character to their trait:
Why do you think the author chose to start the story with a warning and Percy saying, “Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood”?
What does the word “vaporize” most likely mean in the sentence, “I accidentally vaporized my pre-algebra teacher”?

Why do you think no one remembers Mrs. Dodds after she disappears?
How does the author build suspense in the museum scene with Mrs. Dodds?

Explain how Percy’s ADHD and dyslexia affect his experience at school. How might these challenges connect to what’s happening in the story?

Compare Percy’s relationship with Mr. Brunner to his relationship with Mrs. Dodds. What does each adult represent in his life so far?
Do you think Percy is a reliable narrator? Why or why not? Support your answer with evidence from the text.