Speaking of Courage

The story Speaking of Courage takes place after the war.

• True

• False

The Lake in Speaking of Courage is seven miles in circumference.

• True

• False

Who is the main character in Speaking of Courage?

• Norman Bowker

• Tim O'Brien

• Kiowa

• Mitchell Sanders

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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On what holiday does Speaking of Courage take place?

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Christmas

• Labor Day

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 does Norman most wish he could talk to about his experiences?

• His father

• His wife

• Kiowa

• Tim

How does the setting of the story contribute to the overall mood and tone in 'Speaking of Courage'?

• Creates a sense of hopelessness, isolation, and despair

• Sets the mood as lighthearted, carefree, and cheerful

• Creates a sense of joy, connection, and optimism

• Contributes to a feeling of excitement, adventure, and triumph

What is the significance of the lake in 'Speaking of Courage'? How does it reflect the internal struggles of the characters?

• The lake represents the characters' joy and freedom from their past struggles

• The lake symbolizes the characters' ability to easily forget their traumatic experiences

• The lake reflects the characters' internal peace and contentment

• The lake reflects the internal struggles of the characters by symbolizing the weight of guilt, trauma, and the inability to move on from the past.

What is the significance of the title 'Speaking of Courage' in the context of the story?

• It reflects the main character's struggle to articulate his experiences and emotions related to the war.

• It signifies the character's lack of interest in discussing his war experiences

• It represents the character's ability to communicate effectively with others

• It symbolizes the character's physical strength and bravery