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What did the platoon do the morning after Kiowa's death?
What did the platoon do the morning after Kiowa's death?
They waded in the mud of the sewage field with Jimmy Cross.
Who does Cross blame for Kiowa's death?
Who does Cross blame for Kiowa's death?
Himself.
What are some jokes Azar makes when they search for Kiowa's body, and who rebukes him?
What are some jokes Azar makes when they search for Kiowa's body, and who rebukes him?
"Eating shit" and "Biting the dirt"; Bowker.
Who discovers Kiowa's rucksack?
Who discovers Kiowa's rucksack?
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Who is Jimmy writing a letter to?
Who is Jimmy writing a letter to?
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Why was the young soldier so upset?
Why was the young soldier so upset?
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Where do the men find Kiowa's body?
Where do the men find Kiowa's body?
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What does Cross do at the end of the section?
What does Cross do at the end of the section?
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Study Notes
Morning After Kiowa's Death
- The platoon wades in the mud of a sewage field, processing the loss of Kiowa alongside Jimmy Cross.
Jimmy Cross's Feelings of Guilt
- Cross feels overwhelming guilt for Kiowa's death, placing the blame solely on himself for not being more vigilant.
Azar's Inappropriate Humor
- Azar makes insensitive jokes during the search for Kiowa's body, including phrases like "Eating shit" and "Biting the dirt."
- Bowker rebukes Azar for his cruel jokes, highlighting the tension between grief and humor.
Discovery of Kiowa's Rucksack
- Mitchell Sanders is the soldier who finds Kiowa's rucksack, an important personal item that symbolizes the loss.
Letter to Kiowa's Father
- Jimmy Cross writes a letter to Kiowa’s father, expressing his remorse and seeking to convey his condolences.
Young Soldier's Distress
- A young soldier is particularly upset because Kiowa held the only photograph of the soldier’s ex-girlfriend, Billie, intensifying his urgency to find Kiowa.
Location of Kiowa's Body
- Kiowa's body is discovered wedged between layers of mud, taking ten minutes and the effort of multiple men to retrieve it.
Cross's Reflection
- At the end of the section, Cross floats in the muck, contemplating blame, his sense of responsibility and escape through thoughts of golf.
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Description
This quiz explores the themes and character dynamics surrounding Kiowa's death in Tim O'Brien's 'The Things They Carried.' From Jimmy Cross's feelings of guilt to the impact of humor in grief, each question delves into key moments and symbols. Test your understanding of how loss is portrayed in the narrative.
