Birthday trip
Who does Tim O’Brien take to Vietnam on a trip to revisit the war sites?
His daughter Kathleen.
What role does Bobby Jorgenson take over from O’Brien in the company?
He replaces Rat Kiley as the medic.
Who is the protagonist and narrator of The Things They Carried?
Tim O’Brien.
What is the main purpose of the trip O’Brien takes with Kathleen?
To make peace with his memories of the war.
whats James' favorite color?
red
What does O’Brien bring to the field where Kiowa died that he places in the river?
Kiowa’s old moccasins.
why is obrien initially angry towards Jorgenson
Jorgenson froze during obirens second injorgy almost causing him to die.
Which character is Kiowa, and what is his fate?
A Native American soldier who drowns in a sewage field.
Where did Kiowa die, and what is found there?
He dies in a sewage field, where O’Brien returns with moccasins.
Whats James' favorite class
English
How does Kathleen, O’Brien’s daughter, react to the smell of the field?
She thinks it stinks and calls it gross.
What does Jorgenson admit about his reaction during O’Brien’s second injury?
He admits he was scared and inexperienced.
What role does Bobby Jorgenson play in the story?
A medic who replaces Rat Kiley.
What symbolic meaning does the water have in the "Field Trip" chapter?
It represents cleansing, memory, and letting go.
Who's James best friend
Treasure and Lily
What does Kathleen think about her father’s inability to move on from the past?
She asks if he killed anyone and why he went to the war.
How does O’Brien try to get revenge on Jorgenson?
him and Azar prank him by making him think they are under attack bt creating noises when jorgenson is asleep.
whos is kathleen and what does she repersent in the story?
She is O'Brien's daughter, and she represents the younger generation learning about the war
Why was Obrien mad at Bobby Jorgenson?
O’Brien resents Jorgenson for messing up his medical care.
When did James get his haircut
sunday
How old did Kathleen turn during the trip
She just turned 10
what does obrien suggest to jorgenson at the end of ¨ghost soldiers¨
suggest killing azar
Who helped get O'Brien trick Jorgenston?
Azar
how many times does obrien get shot?
twice
What sport does James play in the fall?
Football