M3: LESSON 8 - Quiz: Things They Carried

The most likely reason Jimmy Cross burns Martha's letters is that

he feels guilty about Ted Lavender's death.

The soldiers humor (i.e. zapped while zipping and We all got problems.Not Lavender. )

helps them cope with their fear.

"According to the story, what is a soldier's greatest fear?"

the fear of being embarrassed

What individual items carried by the soldiers reveal their personalities? (Check all that apply.)

tranquilizers

Who is Martha?

"a junior at Mount Sebastian College, Jimmy Cross's love interest"

Which statements are true about the story? (Check all that apply.)

The specter of death hangs over all the characters. The soldiers are often high.

Who is the author of The Things They Carried?

Tim O'Brien

The setting of the story is

Vietnam

"The soldiers carry objects that are necessary, but they also carry objects that (check all that apply):"

are good luck charms. remind them of home.

What does M&M stand for?

candy