Soldier's Home by Ernest Hemingway

Who is the protagonist of "Soldier's Home"?

• Henry

• Krabs

• Tony

• Krebs

In what branch of the military does the main character enlist?

• Navy

• Marines

• Army

• Air Force

The protagonist finds that in order to be listened to, he has to what?

• be as truthful as possible

• insult people

• lie

• speak very loudly

Why does Krebs not want a real relationship with a girl?

• Krebs finds girls unattractive

• Krebs is afraid of girls

• Krebs wants to avoid complications

• Krebs is only interested in going back to war

Where did Krebs spend time during the War?

• Germany

• France

• Japan

• Germany and France

How does Krebs make his mother cry?

• He tells her he loves her

• He tells her he is suffering from the after-effects of the war

• He says he does not love her

• He calls her a hurtful name

What does Krebs' mother ask him to do with her at the story's end?

• Wash the dishes

• Clean up the house

• Pray

• Cook lunch for the family

What is the primary characteristic of Krebs' mother?

• She is aggressive

• She is very religious

• She is highly intelligent

• She is physically and verbally abusive to Krebs

What is the main theme of the story?

• The emotional impacts of war on a young soldier

• A soldier's love for his family

• A soldier's bravery in the face of war

• The courage required to stand up to one's parents

Krebs can best be described as a person who...

• deeply mistrusts everyone around him
• looks forward to rejoining his boyhood friends
• has lost his goals and the energy to pursue them
• has suffered injuries that leave him physically disabled

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