The Things They Carried Chapter 1 "The Things They Carried" Reading Check Quiz

The statement suggests that Jimmy did exchange letters with a girl named Martha.

Jimmy thinks that he is responsible for Lavender's death.

Jimmy is so devastated by Lavender's death that he takes extreme measures to cope with his grief. Burning pictures of Martha, his actions indicate that he is trying to detach himself from any reminders of her, possibly as a way to move on from his loss. This act of burning the pictures symbolizes his attempt to let go of the past and find closure in his own way.

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Lavender's death affected Jimmy by making him work harder to be a good leader. This suggests that the death of his comrade had a profound impact on him, motivating him to improve his leadership skills and take his responsibilities more seriously. The loss of Lavender may have served as a wake-up call for Jimmy, reminding him of the importance of his role and pushing him to strive for excellence in leading his comrades.

The correct answer is "dig". The passage mentions that "All he could do was _______" and later describes the character using his entrenching tool like an ax, which implies that he was using it to dig. Additionally, the passage states that he sat at the bottom of his foxhole and wept, suggesting that he was engaged in a physically demanding task like digging.

Lavender perceived tranquilizers as a drug. This suggests that Lavender viewed tranquilizers as a substance used for medical purposes, possibly to alleviate anxiety or induce relaxation. This interpretation aligns with the common understanding of tranquilizers as medications that have a calming effect on the central nervous system.

The given options describe the significance of the pebble. Martha gave it to Jimmy as a lucky charm, Jimmy said that it tasted like the sea, and Jimmy found this to be romantic. However, the option "The pebble helped him keep himself focused" is not true.

The question is asking which of the given options does not determine what one carries. The options are superstition, rank, environment, 2 of the above, and none of the above. By process of elimination, we can determine that the correct answer is "None of the Above" because superstition, rank, and environment all have the potential to influence what one carries. Therefore, none of the options listed determine what one carries.

The correct answer suggests that the symbolism used by O'Brien is that a bird has wings so it takes the burden off the soldiers. This implies that the soldiers, like the bird, are able to escape the weight and hardships of war through flight. The use of the word "burden" implies that the soldiers are relieved of their responsibilities and troubles when they are in the air, providing them with a sense of freedom and liberation.

The correct answer is "Than Ke". This suggests that the setting of the war is in the city of Than Ke.