Themes and Symbols in War Literature

1. In "The Things They Carried," what does Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carry that symbolizes his love for Martha?

• A compass

• Letters and photographs

• A bible

• A diary

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2. What is the primary theme explored in "Facing It" by Yusef Komunyakaa?

• A. The glory of war
  

• B. The power of friendship

• C. The impact of memory and grief
  

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3. In "On the Rainy River," where does Tim O'Brien contemplate fleeing to avoid the draft?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Alaska

• Europe

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4. In "Facing It," what does the Vietnam Veterans Memorial represent to the speaker?

• A. A tourist attraction

• B. A place of reflection

• C. A political statement
  

• D. A military achievement

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5. What is the name of the old man who helps Tim O'Brien in "On the Rainy River"?

• Elroy Burdahl

• Ted Lavender

• Jimmy Cross

• Norman Bowker

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6. What does Martha's photograph symbolize in "The Things They Carried"?

• A. The reality of war
  

• B. The pointlessness of combat

• C. A distraction from the war

• D. Friendship and loyalty

7. 7. What job does Tim O'Brien have before receiving his draft notice in "On the Rainy River"?
   

• A teacher

• An author

• A worker in a pig factory

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8. 8. What does Lieutenant Cross burn after Ted Lavender's death?
   

• His diary

• Martha's letters

• His uniform

• Maps

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What does Tim O'Brien call himself for going to Vietnam?

• A loser

• A warrior

• A traitor

• A coward

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor from the poem, "Facing It"

• My clouded reflection eyes me, like a bird of prey.

• Names shimmer on a woman's blouse.

• A red bird's wings cutting across my stare.

• I am a window.

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