Period 7: TTTC Review

 Match: I was the young girl who came over to see her boyfriend in Vietnam and eventually fell in love with the land.

When O’Brien receives his draft notice, what specific action does he take that sets up his inner conflict?

When O'Brien states, "I was a coward. I went to war," what complex meaning is he trying to convey?

In "The Things They Carried," what significant object does Henry Dobbins carry with him?

what is the most striking image used to describe Mary Anne Bell's complete transformation and absorption into the war?

Why does O’Brien reflect on himself as a "coward" for going to Vietnam?

In “On The Rainy River” what is O’Brien’s moral conflict symbolized by?

What is the most accurate and deep description of Mary Anne Belle’s transformation?

When Mark Fossie brings his girlfriend over to Vietnam, what shocking transformation happens?

Tim O'Brien says Elroy Berdahl saved his life. Which statement best explains this claim?

Which character, in "Spin," sends his body lice to his draft board in a jar?

Match: I carried tranquilizers and marijuana.

How does Jimmy Cross respond to O'Brien's idea of writing a story about his lasting love for Martha?

Who was deeply in love with Martha, a love he eventually realizes is a dangerous distraction from his duties?

Who is the main narrator of the story "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong"?

Why does young Tim O'Brien eventually decide to go to war instead of running away to Canada?

What was O’Brien's summer job before he received his draft notice

Match: I played Volleyball at Mount Sebastian and wrote letters to Jimmy Cross.

Why do several of the men hold onto objects from women back in the States?

Where did Tim O’Brien work before joining the military?

Lieutenant Jimmy Cross's constant focus is on a girl named Martha. How does this obsession relate to the main ideas?

In "Spin," O'Brien talks about the purpose of war stories. What does he suggest is the role of the storyteller?

Match: I am the lieutenant of the Alpha Company. I believe it is my duty to lead, no longer love.

In "Spin," what unusual "pet" does Ted Lavender adopt, only for it to be killed by Azar?

Match: I snuck my girlfriend into Vietnam. She ended up leaving me for Green Berets.

In "The Things They Carried," O'Brien describes in great detail all the items the men had to carry. Why?

Match: I am the medic who tells the story of Mary Anne Bell's transformation.

What extreme action did Jimmy Cross take the morning after Ted Lavender died?

What is the most important message conveyed through the detailed story of Mary Anne's transformation?

What key items are linked to Ted Lavendar?

Match: I eventually left the main troop and became one with the land as a Green Beret.

In "Love," when Jimmy Cross visits Tim O'Brien after the war, what does he reveal about Martha?

Match: I offered Tim the opportunity to escape to Canada.