Characters
The narrator of the novel
Lists of things they carried - introduction to the war.
What is Chapter One?
Carrying something on ones back or in their pocket
What is humping?
Love Letters
What did Jimmy Cross carry?
"Well, I did- I burned it. After Lavender, I couldn't... this is a new one. Martha gave it to me herself."
Who is Jimmy Cross?
Puts his mind elsewhere during the war
Jimmy is faced with a decision to make.
What is Chapter 4 "On the Rainy River"?
Bandoliers
What is a pocketed belt for ammo?
Condoms
What did Mitchell Sanders carry?
"I almost won a silver star."
Who is Norman Bowker?
Who is Azar?
"The earth is slow but the buffalo is patient"
What is Chapter 3 "Spin"?
Virgin
What does Jimmy Cross call Martha?
Toothbrush, dental floss, and bars of soap
What did Dave Jensen carry?
"Really, it's not so bad, not terrible. Hey, really - they can sew it back on - really."
Who is Lee Strunk?
Native American Baptist who always keeps an illustrated New Testament with him
Who is Kiowa?
The background story of Jimmy and Martha. Jimmy feels an overwhelming guilt.
What is Chapter 2 "Love"?
MIA
What is Missing In Action?
A diary
What did Norman Bowker carry?
"We got ourselves a nice mellow war today."
Who is Ted Lavender?
Blames Jimmy Cross for the death of Ted Lavender
Who is Mitchell Sanders?
A fist fight breaks out
What is Chapter 5 "Enemies"?
SOP
What is Standing Operating Procedure?
A severed thumb
What did Norman Bowker carry?
"Ain't biting," he said.
Who is Elroy?