Eng 11 Final Practice Test

What is the central idea of Chapter 1 of *The Things They Carried*?

• The emotional and physical burdens soldiers carry in war

• The camaraderie of soldiers during wartime

• The importance of discipline in the military

• The futility of war

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How does the description of the soldiers’ burdens reinforce the central idea?

• By showing their physical capabilities

• By emphasizing the dual weight of physical and emotional struggles

• By focusing on the importance of military supplies

• By illustrating the differences in their ranks

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Which theme is most prominent in Chapter 1?

• Love as a motivating force

• The conflict between courage and fear

• The psychological burdens of war

• The importance of leadership in combat

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Which statement best reflects a secondary theme in Chapter 1?

• Love and longing can be a source of distraction.

• Soldiers are immune to the emotional toll of war.

• War creates a clear divide between good and evil.

• Courage is the only way to overcome fear in war.

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Which two themes from Chapter 1 can be compared to highlight the complexity of the soldiers' experiences?

• Courage vs. fear and camaraderie

• Burdens of war and the role of leadership

• Romantic love and brotherhood

• Loss of innocence and physical endurance

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How does the theme of emotional burden compare to the theme of physical endurance in Chapter 1?

• Physical endurance outweighs emotional struggles in war.

• Emotional burdens are portrayed as heavier than physical ones.

• Both themes are equally insignificant in the story.

• The themes do not overlap in the chapter.

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What do the physical objects carried by the soldiers symbolize?

• Their military rank

• Their individual personalities and emotional burdens

• Their strength and resilience

• Their dependence on each other

What can be inferred about the soldiers’ coping mechanisms based on the items they carry?

• They use their items to maintain a sense of normalcy.

• They rely solely on military equipment for survival.

• They do not attach emotional significance to their belongings.

• They carry items only out of necessity.

O’Brien uses objects, the “things” the soldiers carry, to represent their identity and emotions. What kind of figurative language is this?

• Personification: A literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.”

• Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: “I’ve told you a million times.”

• Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as.” Example: “Her smile was as bright as the sun.”

• Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” Example: “Time is a thief.”

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Jimmy Cross carries Martha’s letters to him as a symbol of:

• His unspoken love and longing for her.

• His hope for a future beyond the war.

• The guilt he feels about Ted Lavender’s death.

• All of the above.