The Things They Carried Ch. 1-4

What constantly distracts Lt. Jimmy Cross from his job?

• safety of his soldiers
• thoughts about his family
• fear of death
• thoughts of Martha

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What topic was absent in Martha's letters?

• college

• the war

• poetry

• her daily routine

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

• To help with morale on a regular basis

• They are his favorite

• To use as a distraction for fatally wounded soldiers

• To have something to chew on the march

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The soldier's greatest fear, was the fear of _______ ."

• sweating

• crying

• blushing

• singing

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What do the men call plane rides home to America?

• Freedom birds
• Chopper catch
• Home runs
• Liberty lifts

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What is ironic about the timing of Ted Lavender's death?

• Lavender's death occurred one day before he was to complete his tour in Vietnam.

• Lavender had just said a prayer for Strunk's safety.

• The men were joking about how Lavender was the most fearsome warrior.

• Lavender was doing something very ordinary while Strunk was doing something very dangerous.

What does Jimmy Cross do the morning after he loses one of his soldiers?

• Cries

• Buries his body

• Burns letters from and photos of the girl he loved

• Makes breakfast for the men

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Who visited the author, Tim O'Brien, in Chapter 2 to talk about the war?

• Jimmy Cross

• Rat Kiley

• Kiowa

• Mitchell Sanders

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How did Jimmy Cross get another photograph of Martha?

• He cut it out of the newspaper

• She gave it to him at a college reunion

• Martha's mother mailed him one after he came home

• He actually saved one from burning in Vietnam

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What is Jimmy Cross's last request to Tim at the end Chapter 2?

• To not mention something in his book

• To make sure he is buried at home

• To take care of Martha for him

• To help him find a job

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