55 pages 1 hour read

Rick Riordan

The Tower of Nero

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

1.

Luguselwa refers to Meg as “Sapling.” Why does she refers to Meg by that nickname? What does it tell the reader about Lu’s relationship with Meg?

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Why does Apollo feel sad about the murder of the amphisbaena or the two-headed snake? What does Apollo’s reaction tell the reader about his transformation?

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Luguselwa (or Lu) is an important new character in the novel. Although Apollo is initially mistrustful of her, he gradually changes his mind about the Gaulish warrior. Why do you think Apollo changes his opinion of Lu? How do Lu’s actions contribute to this change?