Hero Quiz!

Hero Quiz!
Appears in	Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)
Type	4-player mini-game
Time limit	30 seconds (10 times 3)

“I know everything these is to know about Mario and Sonic. An expert, really. It's true! I swear! I even went to cheer them on in Beijing and Vancouver! C'mon, let's put your knowledge to the test and see who knows the most!”

—Shy Guy, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)

Hero Quiz! is a 4-player minigame in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the Wii.

Gameplay

In this game, players answer three questions, which can either be yes/no questions or multiple choice. Points are rewarded if a question is answered correctly, with the point value being determined by how quickly the question was answered. The player with the most points is the winner, even if there is a tie between players. The quiz focuses exclusively on Mario and Sonic.

Possible questions

Question	Up Answer	Right Answer	Down Answer	Left Answer	Explanation
Sonic's full name is Sonic the Hedgehog, right? / Sonic's full name is Sonic the Hedgehog and not Sonic the Speedstar, right?		No		Yes	Hedgehogs are prickly little things!
Sonic and Tails are best friends... and brothers too!		No		Yes	They're super close, but they're not actually related.
Sonic transforms into Super Sonic using the Chaos Emeralds... No, Sol Emeralds!		No		Yes	It's the Chaos Emeralds! He needs to get all 7 to transform!
Cloud Mario can make up to four clouds at a time... I mean three, right? / Cloud Mario can make up to three clouds at a time, right?		No		Yes	He can also jump on the clouds that he makes.
Sonic and Super Sonic are completely different colors, right?		No		Yes	When Sonic turns into Super Sonic, his body turns yellow.
Mario's special move in this Mario & Sonic game is a Spin Dash, right?		No		Yes	This time, Mario's special move is a Spin! The Spin Dash is Sonic's ability.
Bee Mario has two wings on his back, right?		No		Yes	He also has a big stinger on his backside!
Is Cape Mario's cape yellow?		No		Yes	After he takes a running leap, Cape Mario can soar across the sky!
Does Propeller Mario fly with a propeller strapped to his back?		No		Yes	Propeller Mario wears a helmet with a propeller attached to it!
When Sonic transforms into Darkspine Sonic, does he wear a full body suit?		No		Yes	He loses his gloves and shoes and is covered in dramatic flames!
Rock Mario turns into a spiky rock, right?		No		Yes	The rock is round, which lets him roll all over the place!
Does Sonic have a moustache?		No		Yes	Dr. Eggman is the one with the moustache!
Mario is the younger... I mean older brother, right?		No		Yes	They're twin brothers, but Mario is older by a tiny bit!
Sonic the Werehog is a big, furry lion, right?		No		Yes	He's a wolf! He grows fangs and sharp claws, and his arms get big and strong!
Excalibur Sonic wears a golden suit of armor... No, it's Sonic the Werehog!		No		Yes	It's Excalibur Sonic!
Mario and Luigi are twin brothers, right?		No		Yes	Those two are so tight, they're like peas in a pod!
Mario turns into Rainbow Mario when he grabs a Rainbow Star... I mean Rainbow Mushroom!		No		Yes	He needs to grab a Rainbow Star!
In the opening movie, Mario is doing gymnastics... on the trampoline, right? / Was that Mario jumping on the trampoline in the opening movie?		No		Yes	He does a pretty cool jump, so check it out!
Mario has a moustache... and so does Sonic, right?		No		Yes	Sonic doesn't have a moustache!
Sonic goes faster when he turns into Sonic the Werehog, right? / Sonic gets stronger when he turns into Sonic the Werehog... and faster, too!		No		Yes	He gets really strong, but he moves slower than usual.
Mario is an all-around type athlete, right?		No		Yes	Mario does well in all events!
When Mario gets really small, he's called Mini Mario... No, Micro Mario, right?		No		Yes	It's Mini Mario! If he got any tinier, he'd disappear!
Mario's hat is red... the same as his overalls, right?		No		Yes	His overalls are blue!
Sonic's shoes are blue, right?		No		Yes	They're red like a fire engine!
When Sonic turns gold he's called Super Sonic, right?		No		Yes	Super Sonic not only flies at almost the speed of light, he's invincible, too!
Do you know what happens to Sonic when he transforms into Sonic the Werehog?	He becomes invincible	He gets stronger	He turns into a robot	He gets faster	He gets really strong, and his body is covered in fur like a wolf.
Do you know which item to grab to turn into Boo Mario?	Boo Mushroom	Boo Flower	Boo	Boo Suit	You can slip through a lot of places as Boo Mario.
Do you know which Sonic wears a golden suit of armor and a helmet?	Excalibur Sonic	Sonic the Werehog	Golden Sonic	Warrior Sonic	Excalibur Sonic wields the legendary sword Excalibur.
Do you know what Sonic becomes when he transforms into Darkspine Sonic?	Mushroom	Flame	Smoke	Light	Darkspine Sonic uses the power of flame, darkness and wind.
What does the mark on Mario's hat say?	L	Z	M	W	Mario's hat has a red "M" on it!
Sonic's name was actually used to name something in real life--guess which one!	A gene	A general	A nutrient	An echidna	The Sonic Hedgehog Gene discovered by American and German scientists is spiky!
What part of his body does Penguin Mario use to slide over the ground and water?	Head	Stomach	Back	Legs	When he slides over the ground on his stomach, he's as fast as when he dashes!
Which item in London Party makes Mario invincible?	Shield	Super Star	Chaos Emerald	Red Shell	Try checking the ? Balloons in London Party!
Do you know what Sonic does with his arms when he runs fast?	He stretches them out ahead	He stretches them out	He tucks them in	He uses them as wings	He opens his hands up when he runs at speed.
Do you know what shape Rock Mario is?	Round	Spiky	Triangular	Square	Rock Mario can bowl enemies right over!
Do you know which ability Boo Mario has?	He breathes fire	He stretches his neck	His eyes shoot lasers	He turns invisible	He can turn invisible and slip through wire fences and walls!
Do you know which one of these characters has a tail?	Mario	Sonic	Peach	Metal Sonic	Sonic has a tail, but when he was copied to make Metal Sonic, it was left out.
Do you know which item to grab to turn into Rainbow Mario?	Rainbow Star	Rainbow Flower	Rainbow Mushroom	Rainbow Suit	When Mario turns rainbow-colored, he's invincible and can go super fast!
What kind of animal is the fur-covered Sonic the Werehog?	Wolf	Hedgehog	Raccoon	Lion	He's a wolf who can't run very fast, but his arms stretch really far.
Do you know which transformation lets Sonic float through the air?	Green Daffodil	Green Hover	Green Laser	Green Rocket	This is useful for floating across dangerous areas.
Which is the attack where Sonic curls up in mid-air and flies at enemies?	Spin Dash Attack	Air Blast Attack	Homing Attack	Sonic Attack	After launching a Homing Attack, you can repeat the combo multiple times!
How many buttons are there on Mario's overalls?	Three	Four	Five	Two	His blue overalls have two yellow buttons!
Which ability does Mario use to attack with his backside from above?	Ground Pound	Super Press	Rump Jump	Mario Dive	You can use Ground Pounds to press buttons, break blocks, and defeat enemies!
Do you know what the relationship is between Sonic and Dr. Eggman?	Neighbors	Brothers	Master and pet	Rivals	They may be rivals, but Sonic seems to think of him as more of a playmate.
Do you know what Sonic is doing in the opening movie?	Swimming	Eating dinner	110m Hurdles	Trampoline	Sonic runs in the 110m Hurdles event, and Mario is on the Trampoline.
Do you know which one of these describes Sonic's personality?	Dainty	Calculating	Easily scared	Independent	He's also laid back and he hates anything dishonest!
Do you know which Sonic wears a golden suit of armor and a helmet?	Warrior Sonic	Sonic the Werehog	Excalibur Sonic	Golden Sonic	Excalibur Sonic wields the legendary sword Excalibur
Do you know how many clouds Cloud Mario can make at a time?	3	4	1	2	The clouds he makes don't last very long, though!
What can Sonic do when he turns into Super Sonic?	Fly through the air	Change into someone	Work with machines	Return to the past	Not only can he fly through the air, he also becomes invincible!
Do you know which item turns Mario into Spring Mario?	Spring Suit	Spring Flower	Spring Mushroom	Jump Ramp	It's a silver mushroom that looks like a spring.
Do you know where the propeller is on Propeller Mario's body?	On his belly button	On his head	On his backside	On his back	Propeller Mario's body spins around when he flies! He must get real dizzy.
Do you know when Sonic first appeared?	1492	1991	2011	2001	It's been over 20 years since Sonic the Hedgehog first arrived!
Do you remember what color Mario's hair is?	Golden	Various	Black	Brown	Mario and his brother Luigi both have brown hair.

Controls

Wii Remote held sideways

• Control Pad: Select

Wii Remote and Nunchuk

• Control Stick: Select
• ( Control Pad: Select)

In-game text

Objective: The one with the highest score wins!

• Compete to answer 3 questions about Mario and Sonic. Try to buzz in first within the time limit.
• Faster answers yield more points, so try to be quick! Whoever has the most points after 3 questions wins.
• The contestant with the highest score at the end wins. Answering quickly is the key to victory.

See also

• Heroine Quiz!
• Event Quiz!
• United Kingdom Quiz!