Speaking of Courage Quiz

What is the main setting of the chapter "Speaking of Courage" in "The Things They Carried"?

• A battlefield in Vietnam

• A small town in Iowa

• A city in California

• A lake in Minnesota

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Who is the central character in the chapter "Speaking of Courage"?

• Tim O'Brien

• Norman Bowker

• Kiowa

• Lieutenant Cross

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What is Norman Bowker particularly struggling with in this chapter?

• Physical injuries from the war

• Deciding on his career path

• Feelings of guilt and loss

• Learning a new language

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In "Speaking of Courage," what does Norman Bowker carry with him around the lake?

• A photograph of his girlfriend

• His war medals

• A letter from his father

• A diary

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What does Norman wish he could discuss with his father in "Speaking of Courage"?

• His future plans

• His experiences in the war

• Sports

• Politics

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What repeatedly circles the lake in "Speaking of Courage"?

• A group of ducks

• A car

• A bicycle

• Norman Bowker

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What is the weather like in the chapter "Speaking of Courage"?

• Snowy and cold

• Rainy and gloomy

• Sunny and hot

• Clear and calm

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What holiday is being celebrated back in Norman Bowker's hometown during the events of "Speaking of Courage"?

• Fourth of July

• Memorial Day

• Veterans Day

• Labor Day

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What does Norman Bowker think about during his drive around the lake?

• His high school days

• His lost love

• The war and his fallen comrades

• Moving to a new city

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What symbolizes Norman Bowker’s feelings of isolation and circular thinking in "Speaking of Courage"?

• The repetitive path around the lake

• The fireworks in the sky

• The letters he writes but never sends

• The silent phone calls he makes

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