Men at War Activities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the skill of 'close reading' in literature analysis?

• Analyzing how an author conveys meaning, including how and why events happen

• Summarizing the main events of a story

• Expressing personal opinions about the text

• Ignoring textual evidence and focusing on feelings

Open Ended

Why do you think literature about war, such as stories from the Vietnam era, is important for understanding history and human experience?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a major issue in America during the Vietnam Era?

• Military Escalation

• The Draft Controversy

• Civil Rights Movement

• Technological Revolution

Open Ended

How did competing perspectives about the Vietnam War contribute to national division and weariness in the United States?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Tim O'Brien is/are correct?

• He was drafted into the U.S. Army after graduating college.

• He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart.

• He published his debut novel in 1990.

• He never wrote about his combat experiences.

Open Ended

What are some ways that O'Brien explores the psychological effects of fear in 'Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?'

Multiple Choice

Which term describes the immediate psychological response to trauma while still in the field, as addressed by today's military?

• Shell Shock

• Battle Fatigue

• PTSD

• COSR

Open Ended

How does reading the COSR Military Training Manual alongside literature deepen our understanding of both texts?

Open Ended

How do you think analyzing war literature from the Vietnam era can help us understand both history and human experience?

Multiple Choice

What are two main skills students are expected to develop in this unit on war literature?

• Making Inferences and Close Reading

• Writing Poetry and Analyzing Art

• Memorizing Dates and Places

• Learning Military Tactics