Question

directions: answer the following questions, using evidence from the text to support your ideas where appropriate.

1. \it allows hades to become darkness... he cant be touched, or seen, or heard. and he can radiate fear so intense it can drive you insane or stop your heart. why do you think all rational creatures fear the dark?\ (204)

what do you think rational means as it is used in the sentence?
a. immortal
b. nervous
c. young
d. intelligent

1. what is a theme conveyed in chapter 13 of the lightning thief?

a. even gods who seem bad might have good hearts.
b. heroes need to trust themselves, even if it means taking a big risk.
c. a person’s fate is inevitable; it can never be changed.
d. the desire for revenge can be destructive.

Explanation:

1. In the context, "rational" creatures are those that can be affected by Hades' intense fear - radiating power. Intelligent beings are more likely to be affected in such a way compared to the other options. "Immortal" refers to not dying, "nervous" is a state of anxiety, and "young" is about age, none of which are related to the ability to be affected by fear in this context.
2. Without specific knowledge of chapter 13 of The Lightning Thief, we can analyze the themes. Option b - heroes trusting themselves and taking risks - is a common theme in hero - centered stories and is a likely theme in a chapter of a book about a hero's journey like The Lightning Thief.

Answer:

1. d. intelligent
2. b. Heroes need to trust themselves, even if it means taking a big risk.