The Things They Carried Chapters 1-9 Final Novel Assessment

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What is the average age of a Vietnam soldier?

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19 years

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What does amortizing mean?

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Setting aside to settle debt.

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In which month did Jensen and Strunk make a pact if one of them became wheelchair bound?

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August

Front

What body part did Jensen break with a weapon?

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His nose.

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How old was Elroy Bergdahl?

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81 years old.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Things They Carried'?

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It symbolizes the physical and emotional burdens carried by soldiers.

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Who is the author of 'The Things They Carried'?

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Tim O'Brien.

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What is a major theme in 'The Things They Carried'?

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The impact of war on soldiers' mental health.

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What literary technique is prominently used in 'The Things They Carried'?

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Metafiction.

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What does the character Norman Bowker struggle with after the war?

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Feelings of isolation and guilt.