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1. How does Percy describe himself in Chapter 1?

Percy describes himself as a 12-year-old who used to attend a boarding school called Yancy Academy, a private school for troubled kids in upstate New York. He has a lot of strange accidents, and he has been to six schools in six years.

2. What bad things happened on field trips Percy took in fourth and fifth grades?

In fourth grade, when Percy's calls took a behind-the-scenes tour of the Marine World shark pool, Percy hit the wrong lever on the catwalk and his class took an unplanned swim. In fifth grade when they went to the Saratoga battlefield, Percy had a accident with a Revolutionary War. He was not aiming for the school bus, but he got expelled anyway.

3. Who is Grover and what is he like?

Grover is Percy's best friend. Grover cries when he gets frustrated. He has acne and a bit of a wispy beard on his chin. He is a cripple, and he walks funny like every step hurts him.

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