Understanding The Things They Carried Chapters 1-6

What does the character Henry Dobbins carry that is related to his size?

• Extra food

• A large gun

• A heavy backpack

• Extra ammunition

The war stories in The Things They Carried take place during...

• World War II

• the Gulf War

• the Korean War

• the Vietnam War.

What constantly distracts Lt. Jimmy Cross from his job?

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

What item does Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carry that symbolizes his love for Martha?

• A letter

• A pebble

• A photograph

• A ring

What does the river symbolize in The Things They Carried?

• Represents the characters' fear of the unknown

• A symbol of peace and tranquility

• Signifies the abundance of natural resources

• The division between the safety of home and the dangers of war

Which character is known for carrying extra rations in Chapter 3?

• Henry Dobbins

• Ted Lavender

• Norman Bowker

• Rat Kiley

What is the primary conflict in "The Things They Carried"?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

"On the Rainy River" takes place during...

• ...the summer of 1968.

• ...the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

• ...the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

Who is the author of "The Things They Carried"?

• J.K. Rowling

• Tim O'Brien

• Ernest Hemingway

• Mark Twain

How does Jimmy Cross change after Lavender's death?

• He decides to run away.

• He gives up trying to be a leader.

• He tries to take his position as lieutenant more seriously.

• He begins to blame his men for all problems.