Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-5

Reading Check

1. Who called Percy, Annabeth, and Thalia to Westover Hall?

2. Where is Annabeth’s father moving to?

3. Which group steps in to assist Percy, Annabeth, and Thalia?

4. What type of poem does Apollo recite when he arrives to take everyone to Camp Half-Blood?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Percy consider jumping into the water when he is cornered at a cliff?

2. What makes Percy think that Thalia and Zöe have history together?

3. Why does Artemis think it’s important to seek the monster that Dr. Thorn mentioned?

4. What are the perks that convince Bianca to join Artemis?

Paired Resource

Map of Camp Half-Blood

• This is an interactive map of Camp Half-Blood from Rick Riordan’s website.
• Shared themes include The Importance Of Found Family and Parents’ Involvement In And Responsibilities In Their Children’s Lives.
• How is it helpful to have a sense of where events are taking place in the novel? How does it add to your experience?

CHAPTERS 6-10

Reading Check

1. Who had nightmares after arriving at Camp Half-Blood?

2.