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It is time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddess girls are not happy. The games are for boys only, and the girls at MOA are not pleased.
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
What event will be happening during this story and why is Artemis unhappy about it?
Page 1 — The Olympics; only boys can compete and she is mad she is not able to
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Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Describe the giants.
Page 16 — Came to the Olympics to wrestle; curly, bright red hair; twins; grumpy; larger than Mr. Cyclops; polite; their clan sided with the Titans in the war;
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Define the word loyal.
Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
Why did her loyalty get Artemis in trouble?
She wanted to help her brother, but he didn’t want it
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Predict what will happen. Will Artemis talk Zeus into letting girls compete in the games?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Were you correct in your prediction?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Why does Apollo want Artemis to stop helping him?
Page 81 — She’s always there and never lets him fail; he wants to be able to spread his wings and do things on his own
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Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 83 — Artemis and her friends brainstorm ideas for a name for the girls only Olympics and came up with Her-O-lympics
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Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why do you think Otus was being nice to Artemis?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Do you agree with Artemis’s definition and thoughts about fairness?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Was gathering signatures for the petition successful?
Page 134 — Yes, a significant number of girls signed it along with two boys
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What word would you use to describe Actaeon and Otus for signing the petition. Why? Courageous; open minded;
Page 139 — listen to your child’s answer
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Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Predict how Zeus found out about the petition. Why do you think that?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 177 — Artemis asks Hera to speak to Zeus and try to convince him to let the girls have their Her-O-lympics
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Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
Why is Artemis upset at the end of this chapter?
Page 204 — The snake hypnotized her and she gave away Apollo’s weakness
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Chapter 13
Comprehension questions
How did Apollo react when Artemis told him she told the python his weakness?
Page 211 — He was grateful
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Why do you think he acted that way?
Listen to your child’s
Describe how Heracles won the wrestling tournament?
Page 226 — He held the giant’s shoulders on the mat for three seconds
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Chapter 14
Comprehension questions
Describe how Ephialtes was distracted from the fight over the wreath?
Page 232 — Artemis turned herself into a stag and he chased her
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Chapter 15
Comprehension questions
What does Artemis learn about herself in this book?
She needs to be supportive to her brother, and not bossy
Lexile measure: 720L.
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