The Lightning Thief

Question 1

Artillery (Page 41)

Answer 1

Weapons ( such as bows, slings, and catapults) for discharging missiles.

Question 2

Kleptomaniac (Page 3)

Answer 2

A persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive.

Question 3

Ajar (Page 18)

Answer 3

Slightly open

Question 4

Hindquarters (Page 75)

Answer 4

The hind pair of legs of a quadruped.

Question 5

Gable (Page 75)

Answer 5

The vertical triangular end of a building from cornice or eaves to ridge.

Question 6

Vane (Page 75)

Answer 6

A movable device attached to an elevated object (such as a spire) for showing the direction of the wind.

Question 7

Caduceus (Page 83)

Answer 7

A representation of a staff with two entwined snakes and two wings at the top.

Question 8

Homer (Page 107)

Answer 8

An ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 10¹/₂ or later 11¹/₂ bushels or 100 U.S. gallons (378 liters).

Question 9

Pulverize (Page 107)

Answer 9

To reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles.

Question 10

Liability (Page 119)

Answer 10

The quality or state of being liable

Question 11

Converged (Page 122)

Answer 11

To tend or move toward one point or one another : come together.

Question 12

Proverbial (Page 137)

Answer 12

Of, relating to, or resembling a proverb

Question 13

Carnage (Page 138)

Answer 13

The flesh of slain animals or humans.

Question 14

Hyperventilating (Page 152)

Answer 14

To breathe rapidly and deeply.

Question 15

Obscures (Page 155)

Answer 15

Not clearly seen or easily distinguished.

Question 16

Propaganda (Page 155)

Answer 16

A congregation of the Roman curia having jurisdiction over missionary territories and related institutions.

Question 17

Tattered (Page 171)

Answer 17

Torn into shreds.

Question 18

Reluctantly (Page 243)

Answer 18

In a reluctant manner : with aversion or hesitation.

Question 19

Mildewed (Page 246)

Answer 19

A fungus producing mildew.

Question 20

Mystified (Page 168)

Answer 20

To make mysterious or obscure.

Question 21

Morale (Page 269)

Answer 21

Moral principles, teachings, or conduct.

Question 22

Grimaced (Page 273)

Answer 22

A facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain.

Question 23

Adolescent (Page 275)

Answer 23

A young person who is developing into an adult.

Question 24

Solicitors (Page 283)

Answer 24

An agent that solicits contributions.

Question 25

Portcullis (Page 191)

Answer 25

A grating of iron hung over the gateway of a fortified place and lowered between grooves to prevent passage