TTTC Speaking of Courage (pages 131-148)

Fill in the blank:

The lake, though not ideal, represented _____ the town?

• Past

• Pride

• Obligation

Just like his belief of God, Max had eventually become what?

• Reliable 

• An idea

Norman says he doesn't want to talk because

• Sally was married and her dad liked baseball

• Sally ignored him

• He doesn't like baseball

Which medal did Norman NOT win?

• Purple Heart

• Silver Star

• Good conduct

Given details from text, Norman's frustration shows the town...

• is supportive 

• doesn't know him

• did not care about the war

Why do you think the women were trying to warn the soldiers to stay out of the field?

What best relates to what Norman believes about courage?

• Courage is something you're born with

• Courage is not always a matter of yes or no, and sometimes it comes and goes.

• Being brave is better than having courage.

What happened to Kiowa?

Norman was given a chance to talk to someone, and he passed. This is because... 

• He could not talk about it and never would

• He didn't want any new friends

• He didn't trust the other end of the intercom 

According to Norman, what distinction is important

• Thoughts vs reality 

  "braver than he ever thought possible but how he has not been so brave as he wanted to be"

• Strong vs brave 

• Courage vs ambition