Hero

What is Tom Harriman’s great weakness? Why is it a weakness? How does it get him killed?

Explain why Zach’s family and others admire Senator Kerrigan. Explain also how Kerrigan’s campaign for US president is a memorial for Tom Harriman.

Zach challenges Spencer Warren to a fight and loses badly. Why does he want to fight, and what does the defeat teach Zach?

Name two things that John says or does that seem suspicious, and explain why they seem that way.

What things does Mr. Herbert say or do that suggest he’s really on Zach’s side? List two of them, and explain why they hint at his good intentions.

Zach does something that scares him into thinking he’s capable of becoming a bad person. What is it that he does, and why does he feel that way about it?

Kate tells Zach to trust no one. She also tells him to “Bring it.” What does each statement mean? How does each affect Zach?

At first, Zach carefully guards the Morgan dollar coins; later, he throws them away. Explain why he cares about them and why he later discards them.