Santosh would have been happier if he had decided to stay in India. He would be happier with his family and his religion more despite being poor there.
He thought he would have a better life in Washington. He was able to earn more money in Washington in exchange of his cultural identity. Santosh was forced to adapt the American Culture and marry someone he doesn't love for the sake of a better life.
Suzy is as skinny as a stick. Ray is as red as a tomato. John's hair is a s stringy as noodles. May is as tall as a corn stalk. Milly’s hair is as yellow as butternut squash. Patricia is as pretty as a gladiolus flower. (6)
They go to a place called The Half- Blood, it's special because, only god's son's or daughter can go in there. Since, Percy was half mortal and half immortal can he was son of Poseidon, he was able to go in and so was Grover, but his mom couldn't.