As your class reads The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, you might give reading quizzes periodically. Consider this quiz, which covers chapters seven and eight with 10 short answer questions based mainly on plot. Class members can take the quiz and then discuss their responses with partners or small groups.

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Pros

• Based on a high-interest novel
• Requires quiz takers to recall the text and use complete sentences

Cons

• Most of the questions are about plot; add your own higher-level questions if desired