The Things They Carried Mid-way Quiz

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The Things They Carried Mid-way Quiz - Quiz

This quiz will cover topics and themes addressed in the first half of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried.

Questions and Answers

1.

When did the US involvement in the Vietnam War escalate?
- A.
  
  1961
- B.
  
  1965
- C.
  
  1973
- D.
  
  1975
2.

Which group of Vietnamese did the US support?
- A.
  
  North Vietnamese
- B.
  
  South Vietnamese
- C.
  
  Communists
- D.
  
  Vietcong
3.

In 1975 Vietnam reunited under what system of government?
- A.
  
  Communism
- B.
  
  Democracy
- C.
  
  Anarchy
- D.
  
  Royalist
4.

What were soldiers called?
- A.
  
  Humps
- B.
  
  Suckers
- C.
  
  Ladies
- D.
  
  Grunts
5.

Who was in love with Martha?
- A.
  
  Tim O'Brien
- B.
  
  Kiowa
- C.
  
  Jimmy Cross
- D.
  
  Ted Lavendar
6.

What did Jimmy do the morning after Ted Lavendar died?
- A.
  
  Buried him
- B.
  
  Wrote a letter to Martha
- C.
  
  Burned Martha's letters
- D.
  
  Ate breakfast
7.

A fortified boundry that protects the troops is called the. . .
8.

Something that is capable of being touched (real or actual) is. . .
9.

The soldiers always carried their knapsack, also known as a . . .
10.

Explain Tim O'Brien's point of view. What is his opinion of war and what has influenced that opinion?
11.

What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?
12.

In your own point of view, what makes something true?
13.

Explain what happened in "Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong."
14.

What was Dave Jensen and Lee Strunks agreement?
15.

What happened to Curt Lemon at the dentist's office?
- A.
  
  He fainted.
- B.
  
  He was killed.
- C.
  
  He had a root canal.
- D.
  
  He kissed the dentist
16.

Where did Tim O'Brien work prior to joining the military?
- A.
  
  Library
- B.
  
  Recruiting office
- C.
  
  College
- D.
  
  Meatpacking plant
17.

Based on Tim O'Brien's statements, how do you tell a true war story?
18.

Rightness of principle or conduct is also known as. . .
19.

A strong expression of disapproval is also known as a . . .
20.

What is just one thing the soldiers carried?