The Things They Carried "Enemies" & "Friends" Reading Check Quiz

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Questions and Answers

1.

The major event in "Enemies" was:
- A.
  
  A fight between O'Brien and Elroy
- B.
  
  A quarrel between Jefferson and James
- C.
  
  An grudge between Jensen and Strunk
- D.
  
  The death of Strunk by Jensen
Correct Answer
C. An grudge between Jensen and Strunk

Explanation
The major event in "Enemies" was a grudge between Jensen and Strunk. This suggests that there was a deep-seated animosity between the two characters, which likely drove the plot forward and had a significant impact on the story. The grudge between Jensen and Strunk could have resulted in various conflicts and tensions throughout the narrative, leading to a climax or resolution.

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2.

Why was Jensen so cautious after his fight with Strunk?
- A.
  
  He was afraid that Strunk would take his revenge with a gun
- B.
  
  He didn't want to alarm O'Brien and cause trouble
- C.
  
  He didn't want to seem like a very tough man
- D.
  
  He wasn't
Correct Answer
A. He was afraid that Strunk would take his revenge with a gun

Explanation
After his fight with Strunk, Jensen became cautious because he feared that Strunk would seek revenge by using a gun. Jensen's caution suggests that he believed Strunk was capable of resorting to extreme measures to retaliate against him. This fear likely stemmed from the intensity of their fight and the potential consequences it had on their relationship. Jensen's caution also indicates his awareness of the potential danger he could face if Strunk decided to escalate the conflict.

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3.

What pact did Strunk and Jensen make?
- A.
  
  If one of them got killed, the other would bury him
- B.
  
  If one of them was severely injured, the other would treat his wounds
- C.
  
  If one of them was captured, the other would report it to his family
- D.
  
  If one of them was injured so madly as to be in a wheelchair, the other would kill him.
Correct Answer
D. If one of them was injured so madly as to be in a wheelchair, the other would kill him.

Explanation
Strunk and Jensen made a pact that if one of them was injured to the extent of being in a wheelchair, the other would kill him.

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4.

Who was injured? Where?
- A.
  
  Jensen... hand
- B.
  
  Jensen... toes
- C.
  
  Strunk... elbow
- D.
  
  Strunk... knee
Correct Answer
D. Strunk... knee

Explanation
Strunk was injured in the knee.

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5.

Why did Strunk repeatedly say "Don't Kill Me!" to Jensen?
- A.
  
  Jensen had gone crazy.
- B.
  
  He thought that Jensen would keep his word.
- C.
  
  He knew that Jensen was going to kill him and take his revenge.
- D.
  
  Jensen was his enemy.
Correct Answer
B. He thought that Jensen would keep his word.

Explanation
Strunk repeatedly said "Don't Kill Me!" to Jensen because he believed that Jensen would keep his word. Strunk may have had an agreement or understanding with Jensen that he would spare his life, but now he was afraid that Jensen had changed his mind and was going to kill him. Strunk's plea was a desperate attempt to remind Jensen of their supposed agreement and to appeal to his sense of honor or mercy.

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The Things They Carried "Enemies" & "Friends" Reading Check Quiz

The major event in "Enemies" was:

Why was Jensen so cautious after his fight with Strunk?

What pact did Strunk and Jensen make?

Who was injured? Where?

Why did Strunk repeatedly say "Don't Kill Me!" to Jensen?