Use the text to answer these questions about how Rick Riordan develops the narrator’s (Percy’s) point of the view in chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief.
Question 1
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Question 2
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What two pieces of evidence from the text helped you determine his point of view about Auntie Em in this section of the chapter? (RL.6.1)
Question 3
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How does Percy’s point of view about Auntie Em differ from Annabeth’s?
Question 4
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Question 5
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Reread pages 172–177, from “Then the door creaked open . . .” to “What’s the harm?,” and answer the questions below. (RL.6.1, RL.6.6)
Which of the following best describes Percy’s point of view about Auntie Em?
Percy thinks that Auntie Em can’t be trusted.
Percy thinks that Auntie Em is going to harm them.
Percy thinks that Auntie Em can help them get to Los Angeles.
Percy thinks that Auntie Em is a kind woman.
What does Percy’s point of view toward the gods at the end of chapter 11 tell the reader about Percy? (RL.6.1, RL.6.6)
Percy isn’t afraid to stand up for himself when he thinks he’s being wronged.
Percy’s impulsivity puts those he loves in danger.
Percy wants to stop the quest and go back to Camp Half-Blood.
Percy holds back and waits before making thoughtful decisions.
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? (RL.6.1)
“We need a new plan” (187).
. “. . . we'd never make it to L.A. alive . . .” (185).
“With best wishes, PERCY JACKSON” (186).
“I looked at Annabeth, daring her to criticize” (187).