Vietnam War
This south east Asian country saw constant fighting in its boarders
What is Vietnam
These people were used to guide the soldiers through the minefields
What are Natives
The title "The Things They Carried" refer to this
What are the physical and emotional burdens carried by soldiers?
This historic state is where the chapter takes place
What is Massachusetts
The narrator of the book
Who is Tim?
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident escalated U.S. involvement in the war, leading to this resolution
What is the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
There is not always terror in the fields
What is Spin
The photo book symbolizes this
What are memories
This old man was president at the time the chapter takes place
Who is Ronald Reagan?
The platoon leader
Who is Jimmy Cross?
This aircraft which can hover was popularized in the Vietnam War
What is a helicopter
This psychological disorder often affects veterans returning from war
What is PTSD
Kathleen represents this crucial element of story telling
What is the reader?
You would likely see this hair cut
What is an afro?
This mans death sticks to Jimmy
Who is Lavender?
This chemical led to soldiers and citizens develop cancer
What is Agent Orange
This morning drink is what the soldiers start drinking in the chapter "Love"
What is coffee
Martha represents this
What is the past
Vets from the war struggled with this mental issue upon returning
What is PTSD?
This character carries around a peculiar article of clothing
Who is Henry Dobbins?
The Vietnam War was officially over after a peace deal was signed in this famous city
What is Paris
The golfer in the bottom left corner of the title slide
Who is Min Woo Lee
What does gin represent
Going to a better time
This monument was built next to the Korean War Memorial
What is the Vietnam War Memorial?
The daughter of the narrator.