Speaking of Courage

What happened to the woman whose picture Norman carried in the war?

• She disappeared from town

• She married another man

• She asked him not to contact her

• She became a teacher in their town

How many miles was it around the lake in Norman's town?

• four

• twenty

• seven

• ten

Which one of Norman's friends was drowned by the lake?

What did Norman teach himself to do while he was at war that he was really proud of?

• Become a great storyteller

• Always hit his target

• Cook rationed beans

• Tell time without a clock

What medal did Norman almost win in the war?

What was Norman's father doing instead of listening to Norman?

• Watching baseball

• Cooking dinner

• Talking on the phone

• Sleeping

Norman says "the town could not talk and would not listen" what do you think he meant by this?

Explain Norman's hesitation in talking to other people about his experiences in the war. Read the ENTIRE quote on page 137 start at "It (the town) had no memory,..." What was Norma saying about civilians? Did they understand war? Please answer the question using COMPLETE sentences.

If you could use one word to summarize Norman's feelings from what you've read thus far, what would it be?