The Things They Carried - Quiz Part I

In the quote below, what is Jimmy asking the author to not discuss?

He got into his car and rolled down the window. "Make me out to be a good guy, okay? Brave and handsome, all that stuff. Best platoon leader ever." He hesitated for a second. "And do me a favor. Don't mention anything about—" "No," I said, "I won't."

• His fear of oxygen

• What happened the last time he saw Martha

• The time he hid in the swamp

What is one intangible "thing" that soldiers carry?

• stress
• ammunition
• weapons
• gear

Why does Jimmy Cross feel responsible for Ted Lavender's death?

• He was daydreaming about Martha when it occured
• He didn't take the usual precautions when the men stopped for a break
• He asked Lavender to go check something for him.
• He secretly hoped Lavender would die.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is Ted Lavender's escape from the war?

• Daydreaming
• Cards
• Drawing
• Drugs

Why does Rat Kiley, the medic, carry M&Ms candy?

• To help with morale
• They are his favorite
• To use as a placebo medicine for fatally wounded soldiers
• He doesn't

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why do men tell jokes such as "zapped while zipping" when Lavender dies?

• As a coping mechanism
• Because they don't care anymore
• They don't tell jokes
• To cheer up their friends

What does O'Brien receive in the mail after graduating from college?

• His diploma
• A draft notice
• Some bills
• A job offer

"Certain blood was being shed for uncertain reasons"

What does this quote suggest about O'Brien's attitude toward the war in general?

• He doesn't think the cause is worthwhile

• He is supportive of the war

• He understands why the war had to happen

• None of these

What job does O'Brien have the summer before he is sent to war?

• Bank teller
• Meat packer
• Grocery store clerk
• Landscaper

What does O'Brien imagine as he sits in the boat between America and Canada?

• That he could just sink to the bottom and no one would ever know

• That he will die in Vietnam

• That there are crowds of personal acquaintances and historical figures cheering at him on either shore