Character Development and Themes in War

Character Development and Themes in War

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The story follows Lieutenant Jimmy Cross, a soldier in the Vietnam War, who is distracted by his love for Martha, a girl back home. This distraction leads to a soldier's death, causing Cross to burn Martha's letters and vow to focus on his duties. The narrative explores the physical and emotional burdens the soldiers carry, highlighting the transformation of Cross from a lovesick young man to a responsible leader. The story emphasizes the weight of emotions and responsibilities, which can be heavier than physical items.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Lieutenant Jimmy Cross in love with?

Mary

Martha

Margaret

Megan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity were the soldiers engaged in when the tunnel was being checked?

Sleeping

Eating

Relaxing

Marching

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lieutenant Cross do after the soldier's death?

Writes a letter to Martha

Burns Martha's letters and pictures

Leaves the army

Goes on a mission

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lieutenant Cross vow after the soldier's death?

To leave the army

To write to Martha

To never love again

To never get distracted again

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the author convey the story instead of using a linear narrative?

Through letters

Using dialogues

By describing the items the soldiers carry

Through flashbacks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author use to reveal more about each character?

Their conversations

The items they carry

Their past

Their dreams

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author use to add specificity and detail to each character?

Their backgrounds

Descriptions of the things they carry

Their actions

Their dialogues

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