Chapter 2

1. Why does Percy think the whole school is playing a trick on him?
The students acted as if they were convinced that there was no Mrs. Dodds.

2. Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on
his other subjects?
Because Mr.Brunner said this subject being life or death.

3. What leads Percy to believe that Grover and Mr. Brunner think he’s in danger?

because he heard clop clop clop like wood falling

4. After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy?
Why does Percy react angrily to Mr. Brunner’s words?
'' you're not normal Percy.''

5. How does Percy say he’s different than the other kids at Yancy Academy?
They were rich juvenile delinquents.

6. Why does Percy tell Grover he’s a really bad liar?
Because Grover said he was overstressed.

7. What responsibility does Grover claim to have, and why does this strike Percy as
strange?
Because Grover said ''I have to protect you.''

8. How do Percy and Grover end up on the side of the highway?

The bus broke down.

9. How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting?
He closed his eyes and made a gesture.

10. What does Percy think the yarn-cutting means? Does Grover seem to agree or
not?

Percy thinks the yarn cutting means that someone died and Grover agrees with him.