TTTC Quiz 2

Question 1

When O’Brien returns to Vietnam 20 years post war, whom does he bring

Answer 1

Kathleen

Question 2

When O’Brien arrives in Vietnam, who tells him to say Hi to the corpse

Answer 2

Dave Jensen

Question 3

Why does O’Brien’s relationship with Linda end

Answer 3

She dies from a brain tumor

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word objectify

Answer 4

Take away personal emotions; to externalize

Question 5

“I realize it as Tim is trying to save Timmy’s life with a story”

Answer 5

Preserve memory of past childhood

Question 6

Which soldier straps the puppy to a landmine

Answer 6

Azar

Question 7

Stockings, pebbles and picture of martha what do they symbolize

Answer 7

Symbol of humanity

Question 8

What does ted lavender carry

Answer 8

Tranquilizers

Question 9

How did Elroy save O’Brien

Answer 9

Gave O’Brien space and time to think about the war and the draft

Question 10

O’Brien states “But this too is true: stories can save us.” Which TWO answers support this motion?

Answer 10

Obriens story helps him cope with the war
Linda, Lavender, Kiowa and lemon die but memories are saved with writing

Question 11

O’Brien says I was a coward, I went to war; what does he mean?

Answer 11

Didn’t stand up for what he truly believed in

Question 12

What does O’Brien say to his daughter Kathleen, when she asked if he killed anyone

Answer 12

Of course not

Question 13

How does O’Brien cope with his post traumatic stress of the war

Answer 13

Writing about the stories of war

Question 14

Who is the author of the book

Answer 14

Tim O’Brien

Question 15

If it is meant to happen then it is

Answer 15

inevitable

Question 16

Another word for emotional relief

Answer 16

catharsis

Question 17

Failing to take proper care of something

Answer 17

negligence

Question 18

Synonym for apathetic

Answer 18

indifference

Question 19

Congress rarely does this because of party difference

Answer 19

Acquiesce

Question 20

Starting an off topic convo during class

Answer 20

digression

Question 21

A terrorist act is an

Answer 21

atrocity

Question 22

Priests and Rabbis are pious

Answer 22

true

Question 23

Bruno for the movie Encanto is

Answer 23

cryptic

Question 24

What is tangible

Answer 24

phone, laptop

Question 25

Fireman can be described as having this trait

Answer 25

valor

Question 26

Having an inside joke/teasing friends

Answer 26

banter

Question 27

You’re essays should be coherent true or false

Answer 27

true

Question 28

If you are unwilling to study you have

Answer 28

reticence

Question 29

If you are frugal you would give what percentage of a tip

Answer 29

5%

Question 30

If you couldn’t pay your bills you’re

Answer 30

deferment

Question 31

Act of making a choice

Answer 31

volition

Question 32

Having great energy to succeed

Answer 32

zeal

Question 33

Achieving a 4.0 GPA is

Answer 33

elusive

Question 34

What do the stockings symbolize

Answer 34

Henry Dobbins carries stockings belonging to his girlfriend for good luck. They symbolize his emotional burden, a connection to the civilian world he left behind.

Question 35

What do butterflies symbolize

Answer 35

Butterflies represent the fragility of life and the fleeting nature of beauty, often juxtaposed with the harsh realities of war.

Question 36

Loneliness and Isolation symbolize

Answer 36

Despite being in a group, the soldiers often experience profound loneliness and isolation, emphasizing the personal struggles each faces.

Question 37

The Dead Vietnamese Soldier symbolizes

Answer 37

The dead Vietnamese soldier serves as a reminder of the cost of conflict

Question 38

The dancing girl symbolizes

Answer 38

The dancing girl in “The Things They Carried” represents the idea that even in the midst of war, people on different sides share common humanity and experiences, challenging the notion of a clear distinction between friend and foe.

Question 39

What does water symbolize

Answer 39

Water is a recurring motif, symbolizing purification and renewal. It also serves as a source of reflection and contemplation for the characters.

Question 40

Story-truth vs. Happening-truth:

Answer 40

In “The Things They Carried,” O’Brien talks about “story-truth,” meaning that the feelings and emotions in a story matter more than exactly what happened. This mixing of real and made-up details helps him show the deep emotional effects of war and how complicated human feelings can be.