The Things They Carried "Enemies" & "Friends" Reading Check Quiz
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Why was Jensen so cautious after his fight with Strunk?
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He was afraid that Strunk would take his revenge with a gun
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He didn't want to alarm O'Brien and cause trouble
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He didn't want to seem like a very tough man
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He wasn't
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This quiz assesses comprehension of 'Enemies' & 'Friends' from 'The Things They Carried'. It covers key events and character dynamics, focusing on understanding motives, actions, and consequences relevant to the narrative.
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The major event in "Enemies" was:
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A fight between O'Brien and Elroy
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A quarrel between Jefferson and James
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An grudge between Jensen and Strunk
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The death of Strunk by Jensen
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A. An grudge between Jensen and StrunkExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What pact did Strunk and Jensen make?
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If one of them got killed, the other would bury him
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If one of them was severely injured, the other would treat his wounds
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If one of them was captured, the other would report it to his family
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If one of them was injured so madly as to be in a wheelchair, the other would kill him.
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A. 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.Rate this question:
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Who was injured? Where?
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Jensen... hand
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Jensen... toes
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Strunk... elbow
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Strunk... knee
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A. Strunk... kneeExplanation
Strunk was injured in the knee.Rate this question:
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Why did Strunk repeatedly say "Don't Kill Me!" to Jensen?
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Jensen had gone crazy.
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He thought that Jensen would keep his word.
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He knew that Jensen was going to kill him and take his revenge.
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Jensen was his enemy.
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A. 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.Rate this question:
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