Exploring Characters in The Things They Carried

Who is the narrator in 'The Things They Carried' based on?

• A real soldier

• Author Tim O'Brien

• A famous general

• A journalist

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What emotion does the narrator feel when he is drafted?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Anger

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the consequence of Norman Baker keeping his stories to himself?

• He becomes a leader

• He writes a book

• He becomes a hero

• He isolates himself

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does Jimmy Kraus take on in the platoon?

• Machine gunner

• Radio operator

• Medic

• Platoon leader

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What motivates Jimmy Kraus to sacrifice his own needs?

• Desire for promotion

• Loyalty to his soldiers

• Fear of punishment

• Personal ambition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Henry Dobbins wear around his neck for protection?

• A cross

• His girlfriend's pantyhose

• A medal

• A scarf

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Bob 'Rat' Kiley shoot himself in the foot?

• Due to emotional breakdown

• To avoid combat

• To show bravery

• By accident

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Kiowa take comfort in during the war?

• His family photos

• A letter from home

• The New Testament

• A lucky charm

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Kiowa's death symbolize?

• Victory in war

• Peace

• The waste of lives in war

• Heroism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is Mitchell Sanders's role in the platoon?

• Medic

• Radio telephone operator

• Machine gunner

• Platoon leader

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6