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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. In Chapter 29, what is special about the pair of Adidas Caligula has in his shoe room?

2. In Chapter 34, what does Piper tell Apollo and Meg to do after they call 911?

3. In Apollo's dream in Chapter 19, what does the Sibyl tell him?

4. In Chapter 21, where was Jason Grace once a praetor?

5. What is Meg wondering about Demeter in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 31, why does Caligula need Apollo to die in a certain way?

2. In Chapter 32, what does Apollo to do try to save his friends, and who saves his life?

3. In Chapter 33, what does Jason do to help him fighting Caligula, and what happens to Jason?

4. In Chapter 34, what does Piper tell Apollo and Meg to do after Tempest brings Jason back to the beach?

5. In Chapter 31, why is Medea tiring as Caligula talks?

6. In Chapter 19, how does Apollo remember Caligula acting in the ancient world?

7. In Chapter 35, how does Crest help Apollo on the next part of his quest?

8. What does Jason ask Apollo to do for him if he dies fighting Caligula?

9. What is unique about the Pandai's senses and physiology?

10. What happens to and around Jason when he gets upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Apollo emphasizes at several points in the book that modern weapons do not work against ancient beings. Write an essay exploring the significance of this facet of the plot, and discuss what Riordan might be trying to communicate about modern weapons and warfare through this choice.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Apollo does not think of his decision to kill himself as a true self-sacrifice in Chapter 32? Do you agree or disagree with him? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

How and why does Apollo push and help Meg to better understand her own anger towards her stepfather, Nero? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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