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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 10, what does the Magic 8 Ball that Agamethus tosses to Apollo say?

2. Who is Apollo's mother?

3. In Chapter 7, what kind of style does Apollo's talking arrow speak in?

4. In Chapter 8, what does one have to do after visiting the Dark Oracle?

5. How much did the griffin taters cost per serving in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Agamethus communicate with Emmie and Jo?

3. In Chapter 9, what is the quest Britomartis gives to Apollo and his friends?

4. 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?

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

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

7. What is the main physical characteristic of the blemmyae?

8. Why can mortals not see Festus when Apollo and his friends crash-land in Indiana?

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

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 Riordan use haikus in this novel, and why are they important throughout the story? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Through which characters and plot events does Riordan explore the theme of hubris? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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