Characters & Relationships
Who is the first man Frankie falls in love with?
Jamie
Name one city where Frankie was stationed
Pleiku, Saigon, or Da Nang
Who encourages Frankie to return to nursing after the war?
Barb
"Write home, even when it hurts.” Who said it?
Rye
Who was Frankie’s first close friend in Vietnam?
Ethel
Name a medical unit Frankie worked in.
Neuro Ward or Surgical Unit
What unexpected decision does Frankie make about her career at the end of the book?
She becomes an advocate for Vietnam nurses
“You can’t save everyone.” Who said it?
Jamie
Frances Grace McGrath
What was the biggest fear in the base camps?
Incoming mortar attacks
What shocking truth does Frankie learn about Jamie?
He was married before meeting her
“Home isn’t the same anymore.” Who said it?
Frankie
Which character becomes like a sister to Frankie?
Barb
Which holiday was especially difficult for Frankie in Vietnam?
Christmas
What is Henry's profession?
Psychiatrist
"Don’t let them forget us.” Who said it?
Ethel
Who nicknamed Frankie “Red”?
Coop
What did nurses often use for protection during bombings?
What was Frankie going to name her baby?
Finley
“We are the lucky ones.” Who said it?
Barb