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The Things They Carried

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Questions and Answers

What did Lieutenant Cross carry in his rucksack?

Letters from a girl named Martha

What did Lieutenant Cross hope for when carrying the letters?

That Martha would love him

What did Martha write about in her letters?

Her professors, roommates, and midterm exams

What were some of the things that Jimmy Cross carried?

compass, maps, code books, binoculars, and a.45-caliber pistol Signup and view all the answers

What did Mitchell Sanders carry?

PRC-25 radio Signup and view all the answers

What did Rat Kiley carry?

canvas satchel filled with morphine and plasma and malaria tablets and surgical tape and comic books Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry Dobbins carry?

M-60 machine gun Signup and view all the answers

What items did the soldiers carry in the Vietnam War?

P-38 can openers, pocket knives, heat tabs, wristwatches, dog tags, mosquito repellent, chewing gum, candy, cigarettes, salt tablets, packets of Kool-Aid, lighters, matches, sewing kits, Military Payment Certificates, C rations, and two or three canteens of water. Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry Dobbins carry as extra rations?

canned peaches in heavy syrup over pound cake Signup and view all the answers

What did Dave Jensen carry for field hygiene?

toothbrush, dental floss, and several hotel-sized bars of soap Signup and view all the answers

What did Ted Lavender carry until he was shot?

tranquilizers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lieutenant Cross's Rucksack

Lieutenant Cross carried the letters of Martha in his rucksack.

Lieutenant Cross's Hopes

He hoped to be reunited with Martha when carrying the letters.

Martha's Letters

Martha wrote about her daily life and habits in her letters.

Jimmy Cross's Rucksack

Jimmy Cross carried comics, M&M's, and a diary among other things.

Other Soldiers' Rucksacks

Mitchell Sanders carried a pair of binoculars.
Rat Kiley carried a comic book and a model of a fighter plane.
Henry Dobbins carried extra food, specifically canned peaches, as extra rations.

Soldiers' Rations in Vietnam War

Soldiers carried various items, including food, in the Vietnam War.

Hygiene and Ammunition

Dave Jensen carried a toothbrush and dental floss for field hygiene.
Ted Lavender carried marijuana until he was shot.

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Test your knowledge of "The Things They Carried" with this quiz! Explore the story of First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross and his emotional connection to the letters he carries. Answer questions about the characters, themes, and events in this iconic novel by Tim O'Brien. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember the details of this powerful war narrative.