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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Apollo feeling unconfident in his ability to shoot the Colossus?

2. What does Meg tell Apollo about their relationship in the grove?

3. Who sacrifices themselves to snuff out the fire Nero starts in the forest?

4. What does Apollo realize Nero is planning to do?

5. What does Rhea warn Apollo about before he goes back to camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Apollo feel a bit strange when he first catches sight of the Colossus?

2. What offering does Apollo give to the geyser god, and how does the geyser god react?

3. What does Nero tell Meg he will do when she asks what he wants?

4. What does Apollo discover about Meg's relationship to Nero at the entrance to the grove?

5. Who shows up at the gates of Dodona just when Apollo and Meg are trying to free the captives?

6. How do Apollo and the campers get back to campus from the forest?

7. What happens to Austin and Kayla when Apollo effectively enchants the arrow?

8. What and who did Apollo and Meg come across first while in the forest?

9. What does Rhea tell Apollo during their conversation in the forest?

10. What does Apollo do before he leaves Pete, and how does Pete react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine whether Apollo is a reliable narrator or not. Include evidence from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you examine Apollo's attitude toward mortals and mortal life. include how and why his attitude changes throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze how Meg's betrayal of Apollo affects the characters and the plot line. Why do you think the author decided to include this plot twist?

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