5 Questions
Which war is the short story 'The Things They Carried' based on?
Vietnam War
What does First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carry with him during the war?
Love letters from Martha
What does the author, Tim O'Brien, want the reader to do with the things the soldiers carry?
Underline or highlight them
Where does First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross wash his hands in the late afternoon?
Under a canteen
What is the occupation of Martha, the girl who writes letters to First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross?
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Test Your Knowledge of "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien and the Vietnam War. Take this quiz to see how well you understand the characters, themes, and historical context of this acclaimed novel based on the author's experiences as a soldier in the Vietnam War.
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