The Sea of Monsters

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. Where is Percy supposed to go the day after school gets out?

2. What is the name of Percy’s only friend at school?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What happened in the dream Percy had about Grover?

2. What is the limitation of Annabeth’s invisibility cap?

Paired Resource

“Cyclopes”

• This resource provides information about the mythology, etymology, iconography, and attributes of the mythical creatures known as cyclopes.
• Theme connection: Not All Members of a Group Are the Same
• How have cyclopes been portrayed in different cultures throughout history? In what ways do these descriptions align with the description of Tyson?

Chapters 3-5

Reading Check

1. What is the name of the taxi driven by the Gray Sisters?

2. Which fire-breathing monsters that are made of iron attack the camp?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does the camp look like it is dying?

2. Why does Percy think he deserves to live alone in the Poseidon cabin?

Paired Resource

“Demigods in Greek Mythology”

• This page from Greek Gods and Goddesses defines the term “demigod” and lists popular demigods in Greek mythology.
• Theme connection: Not All Members of a Group Are the Same
• Does Percy resemble any of the demigods in Greek mythology? What characteristics does he share with the description of a demigod?

Chapters 6-8

Reading Check

1. Who does Percy think is responsible for poisoning Thalia’s tree?

2. What punishment does Percy receive for disrupting the chariot race?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why do Percy and Annabeth present their idea of traversing the Sea of Monsters to Tantalus in front of the entire camp?

2. Why does Percy choose to leave camp without permission?

Paired Resource

“What is the Hero’s Journey?”

• This article includes a description of the hero’s journey as a literary framework in 12 steps and lists the archetypal characters that often appear along the way.
• Theme connection: Not All Members of a Group Are the Same and Acceptance Leads to Resolution
• What stages of the hero’s journey do you see reflected in Percy’s story so far? What role do you think the hero’s journey plays in his life and in the plot of The Sea of Monsters?

Chapters 9-11

Reading Check

1. Who gave Percy the wind he used to get away from the Princess Andromeda?

2. Who provided the ship called the CSS Birmingham?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Annabeth feel conflicted when she learns that Tyson is a cyclops?

2. Why is Percy frustrated by his encounter with Scylla?

Paired Resource

“The Gods of Mount Olympus”

• This brief synopsis of the Greek god of war, Ares, includes an overview of his characteristics, strengths, and adventures.
• Theme connection: Not All Members of a Group Are the Same
• What characteristics does Clarissa, a demigod and daughter of Ares, have in common with her father?

Chapters 12-13

Reading Check

1. Who is in the rowboat with Percy when he wakes up after his confrontation with Scylla?

2. What does Percy eat that transforms him from a guinea pig to a human?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What happens after Percy ties Annabeth to one of the ship’s masts?

2. How does Annabeth show the infallibility of the demigods?

Chapters 14-18

Reading Check

1. Where are Percy, Grover, and Clarisse about to leave when Annabeth cries out in fear?

2. Who does Clarisse blame for messing up her quest?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Luke confess in front of Dionysus?

Chapters 19-20

Reading Check

1. Who is on Percy’s team in the chariot races?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why is the letter that Hermes delivers important to Percy?

Recommended Next Reads 

Homer’s The Odyssey

• The Odyssey is an epic poem written by the ancient Greek poet Homer. It follows the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, over a 10-year journey in the aftermath of the Trojan War and explores themes of wealth, power, poverty, and loyalty.
• Shared themes includes Acceptance Leads to Resolution.
• Shared topics include the hero’s journey, self-discovery, Greek mythology, and fate.       
• The Odyssey on SuperSummary

The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan

• In the third book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, demigod Percy Jackson and his friends must fight the titan lord Kronos and find a kidnapped goddess. This novel immediately follows The Sea of Monsters.
• Shared themes include Parents’ Involvement and Responsibilities in Their Children’s Lives and The Danger Of Heroes
• Shared topics include adventures, monsters, and heroes.
• The Titan’s Curse on SuperSummary