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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. What does Calypso think about in order to pick the lock in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 8, what is the name of the goddess who visits Apollo?

3. What are the names of the Waystation's griffins?

4. What state is Apollo in in Chapter 1?

5. Who is Lityerses's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Britomartis feel about Jo and Emmie, and why does she ask them to leave when she gives Apollo his quest in Chapter 9?

2. How does Apollo help himself, Calypso and Leo escape the blemmyae in Chapter 3?

3. What is one of Leo's most significant defense mechanisms?

4. Why do Calypso and Apollo have to be especially careful with Heloise when they rescue her?

5. In Chapter 12, why does Apollo consult the Arrow of Dodona?

6. Why does Apollo feel a sense of shock when he finds out who Emmie once was?

7. How does Leo conceal Festus?

8. What is Josephine's skill, and who does she find a kinship with over common interests?

9. What is the significance of Agamethus and Trophonius to Apollo?

10. In Chapter 11, what dream does Apollo have about Trophonius and Agamethus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Apollo's relationship with, and attitude towards, Emmie reveal his growth as a character as the novel progresses? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What effect does Riordan's juxtaposition of ancient lore and modern technology have on the reader's experience? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Apollo gives Lityerses a second chance, even after Lityerses did his best to try to kill Apollo and his friends? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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