WorksheetsThe Things They Carried Final
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
What are some of the themes explored in 'The Things They Carried'?
The role of technology in modern warfare, the impact of social media on soldiers, the importance of physical fitness in the military
The weight of physical and emotional burdens, the blurred line between truth and fiction, the power of storytelling, the effects of war on soldiers, and the concept of bravery.
How does the narrative structure of 'The Things They Carried' contribute to the overall reading experience?
The narrative structure is too complex and difficult to follow, making the reading experience frustrating.
The narrative structure creates a sense of fragmentation and disorientation that mirrors the experiences of the soldiers in the Vietnam War.
The narrative structure is straightforward and predictable, making the reading experience dull.
The narrative structure is confusing and irrelevant to the experiences of the soldiers.
What is one of the main themes explored in 'The Things They Carried'?
Weight of emotional and psychological burdens
The power of friendship and camaraderie
The importance of material possessions
Physical strength and endurance
Which character in 'The Things They Carried' carries a pair of stockings?
Rat Kiley
Henry Dobbins
Mitchell Sanders
Tim O'Brien
Which statement best describes the author's purpose in writing 'The Things They Carried'?
The author's purpose is to criticize the actions of the soldiers during the Vietnam War.
The author's purpose is to explore the experiences and emotions of soldiers during the Vietnam War.
The author's purpose is to provide a historical account of the Vietnam War.
The author's purpose is to entertain readers with fictional stories about the Vietnam War.
What does Jimmy Cross do the morning after he loses one of his soldiers?
Cries
Buries his body
Burns letters from his would-be girlfriend
Burns photographs of his would-be girlfriend
The war stories in The Things They Carried take place during...
World War II
the Gulf War
the Korean War
the Vietnam War.
"They carried all the emotional baggage of men who might die. Grief, terror, love, longing..." were examples of
tangible weights.
intangible weights.
The soldier's greatest fear, was the fear of _______ ."
sweating
crying
blushing
singing
"Lieutenant Jimmy Cross reminded himself that his obligation was not to be loved but to ______ ."
love
laugh
lie
lead
"Boom down" described the sound of _____ ?
fighting
death
marching
singing
Who does O'Brien consider to be his "life hero"?
Ted Lavender
Jimmy Cross
Kiowa
Elroy Berdahl
What is NOT a significant theme from the book?
Morality and Death
Patriotism
Social Obligation
Storytelling and Memory
Tim could have escaped to Canada with the help of Elroy, but he sat in the boat and cried instead.
True
False
How does O'Brien cope with his post traumatic stress from the war?
Meeting with Jimmy Cross
Talking about the war
Writing stories about the war
Visiting Vietnam with his daughter
What is the best description of Mary Anne Belle's transformation?
She felt like becoming one with the land was the only way to avoid Mark Fossie.
She wanted to be a soldier, save lives, and serve her country as best she could.
She felt like it was what Mark wanted her to do.
She became one with the land and felt like she was meant to be a Greenie.
Tim O'Brien says, "I was a coward. I went to war." What does he mean by this?
He didn't stand up for what he truly believed in.
He was scared to death to go to the war.
He felt that soldiers who fought in the war were cowards.
He felt that he would be a coward when the time came to fight for his country.
Did O’Brien end up going to Canada?
Yes, but he didn’t have a passport and was returned back
Yes, but he changed his mind and came back home
No, he couldn’t figure out how to sneak over the border
No, he couldn’t bring himself to do it
Check all items that count as "emotional weight"(intangible) items that the soldiers carried:
shame
guilt
candy
loneliness
Check all items that count as "comfort" (tangible/physical) items that the soldiers carried:
toothbrush
fear
foot powder
comic books
grief
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.
In the first chapter O'Brien describes all the things the men had to carry. Why does he take so much time and go into detail with all of these items?
He wants the reader to sympathize with him.
He wants the reader to understand the weight of all of the objects.
He wants the reader to understand the physical and emotional weight the men carried with them.
He wants the reader to believe he is knowledgeable of the Vietnam War.
What does Lt. Jimmy Cross carry for good luck?
Rabbit's foot
Four-leaf clover
baseball hat
pebble
How did Tim O’Brien come to join the military?
He joined ROTC in college and enlisted after college
He enlisted after college
He was drafted during college and deferred until he graduated
He was drafted a month after graduating
What is "terrain"?
ground or landscape
A GMC sports utility vehicle
a Latin phrase, literally meaning "firm land."
unknown or unexplored territory.
Define the word "levitate"
think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
a sea serpent demon noted in theology and mythology
distinct; bright; clearly perceptible
to float or rise into the air
When does "Speaking of Courage" take place?
Christmas, after the war
Norman's birthday, during the war
4th of July, after the war
Easter, before the war
In "Speaking of Courage" Norman Bowker recalls whose death?
Kiowa's
his father's
Ted Lavendar's
a Vietnamese baby's
What is the author's opinion on the war in Vietnam?
The war is justified and necessary
The war is wrong and lacks unity of purpose
The war is a war of national liberation
The war is a civil war
What does the author fear about going to war?
Exile from his own life
Losing the respect of his parents
Dying in a wrong war
All of the above
Why does the author consider fleeing to Canada?
To escape his hometown
To avoid the draft
To join the State Department
To pursue a career as a writer
Which literary elements apply to the novel, The Things They Carried (T.T.T.C.)? Check all that apply
The book is structured in chronological order
The book is not linear; each chapter features a different perspective, time period, or event
It is a "grunt's eye" or low-ranking soldier's view of the war
It is an entirely true story
Which soldier is of Native American descent?
Kiowa
Norman Bowker
Rat Kiley
Than Khe
During the Vietnam War, soldiers had to take care not to step...
in quicksand
in mud
on mines
lively
What does the character Norman Bowker struggle with after the war?
Dealing with guilt and trauma
Physical injuries
Reconnecting with family
Finding a job
Which item does Ted Lavender carry to calm his nerves?
A journal
A photograph
A Bible
Marijuana
What is the significance of the title 'The Things They Carried'?
It symbolizes the emotional and psychological burdens of the soldiers.
It refers to the physical items soldiers carried during the war.
It highlights the importance of material possessions in the war.
It describes the journey of soldiers returning home.
What does the character Kiowa carry that symbolizes his cultural heritage?
A Bible
A pair of moccasins
A feathered headdress
A tomahawk
What is the significance of the title 'The Things They Carried'?
It describes the weight of the soldiers' equipment.
It refers to the physical items the soldiers carried during the war.
It symbolizes the emotional and psychological burdens the soldiers carried.
It highlights the importance of material possessions in the soldiers' lives.
How does the author use storytelling as a coping mechanism in 'The Things They Carried'?
By telling stories to entertain his readers.
By writing stories to process his emotions and experiences.
By sharing stories to connect with other veterans.
By creating fictional stories to escape reality.
What is the primary setting of 'The Things They Carried'?
The deserts of Iraq
The jungles of Vietnam
The forests of Germany
The mountains of Afghanistan
What does the character Henry Dobbins use as a good luck charm?
A rabbit's foot
A four-leaf clover
A pair of pantyhose
A lucky coin
