Chapta 13

1. Many people have phobias. Fear of heights is one of the most common. Are you afraid of high places, or do you know anyone who is? What about other phobias – do you have any? Ectophobia-- the fear of ghosts. I just can't help but run away after walking past shadowy places, with my astigmatism making it look like there's something there.
1. Why does Percy try to keep a low profile on the train?
Because he's wanted in New York.
2. What new information does Annabeth tell us about her father in this chapter?
He was a jerk.
3. Annabeth says a couple of unexpected friends took care of her when she ran away from home. Any guesses who these might be? Why?
Zeus' demigod daughter and Grover.
4. Why does Percy laugh when Annabeth tells him what she wants to be?
Because he never thought of Annabeth being an architect.
5. What magic item does Hades have? What are its powers?
The helm of darkness, which lets him turn into a shadow.
6. Describe the Chimera.
A lion, goat and snake mixed together.
7. Echidna says Percy should feel honored to be killed by her. Why?
What?!
8. What is Percy’s “fatal mistake” while battling the Chimera?
swinging at his mouth.
9. Why does Percy decide he has no choice but to jump? What would you have done in his place?
Jumped, 'cause obviously, i'm a Posiedon Demigod in his place.
10. How would the battle have been different if there were no mortal spectators in the Arch?
Percy wouldn't have been distracted in the battle.