‘Heroes’ Robert Cormier Quiz
Quick Questions
What is Francis talking about when he describes his ‘caves’? His nostrils
What is the Silver Star? A medal for bravery
Where is Francis stationed during the war? France
Where is Larry LaSalle from originally? New York
What is Nicole often compared to? A statue of St Therese
Who does Francis meet whilst he is in hospital? Enrico
When does Japan attack Pearl Harbour? 7th December 1941
What is the correct name of the Wreck Centre? The Recreation Centre
Frenchtown, in the city of Monument, in New England Where is the novel set? Frenchtown, in the city of Monument, in New England
Where do Francis and Nicole go on their dates? The cinema – The Plymouth
In Which Chapter..? Identify the events
In which chapter… Does World War 2 break out..? Chapter 7
In which chapter… Do Francis and Larry meet for the last time?
In which chapter… Does Francis describe the French village..?
In which chapter… Does Larry attack Nicole..? Chapter 11
In which chapter… Does Francis consider committing suicide? Chapter 12
In which chapter… Do Nicole and Francis meet for the last time?
In which chapter… Does Francis win the table tennis tournament?
In which chapter… Does Larry LaSalle arrive in Frenchtown? Chapter 5
In which chapter… Does Francis find a drunk Arthur Rivier in Pee Alley? Chapter 8
In which chapter… Is Nicole introduced to the novel? Chapter 2
Identify the person who says the following quotations Who Says This..? Identify the person who says the following quotations
Who says… “You’re a big hero,’ he said. ‘A Silver Star hero” Enrico (Chapter 1)
Who says… “But he still beats kids up in the schoolyard” Joey Leblanc (Chapter 5)
Who says… “You deserve to be recognised, Francis,’ he whispers. ‘You’re a goddam hero… How many men were you willing to die for.” Arthur Rivier (Chapter 6)
Who says… “I’m not supposed to play favourites, Francis, but you and Nicole are special to me” Larry LaSalle (Chapter 7)
Who says… “No heroes in that scrap-book, Francis. Only us, the boys of Frenchtown. Scared and homesick and cramps in the stomach and vomit. Nothing glamorous like the write-ups in the papers or the newsreels. We weren’t heroes. We were only there” Arthur Rivier (Chapter 8)
Who says… “Stay close to me” Nicole (Chapter 11)
Who says… “Does that one sin of mine wipe away all the good things?” Larry LaSalle (Chapter 14)
Who says… “Write about it Francis. Maybe you can find the answer that way” Nicole (Chapter 16)