What kind of irony is shown: "I hated camping out. I hated dirt and tents and mosquitoes. The sight of blood made me queasy, and I couldn't tolerate authority.."?
Dramatic irony
100
What is the name of the river they fished on?
Rainy River
200
What does Vietnam represent?
Responsibility and courage
200
What figurative language is present: He was a true audience. He was a witness, like God, or like the gods, who look on in absolute silence as we live our lives..."?
Simile
200
How long did Tim O'Brien stay with Elroy?
Six days
300
What do the imaginary eyes on the shore represent?
The fear of embarrassment
300
What figurative language is present: 'After slaughter, the hogs were decapitated, split down the length of the belly, pried open, eviscerated, and strung up by the hind hocks..."?
Imagery
300
How much money was in the "Emergency Fund"?
$200 (4 fifties)
400
Although Elroy seemed quiet and inverted, what is he like towards Tim O'Brien?
Caring, his rock
400
What figurative language is present: "I saw a seven-year-old...I saw a twelve-year-old...I saw sixteen-year-old..."
Anaphora
400
What is O'Brien's draft date?
June 17, 1968
500
Why is "embarrassment" a horrible reason to join the war?
Joining the war means one has bravery, courage. One shouldn't be afraid of war.
500
What figurative language is present: Though it was still August, the air already had the smell of October...piles of yellow-red everything crisp and clean. I remember a huge blue sky"?
Imagery
500
What did Tim O'Brien feel like was on him when he was trying to will himself overboard?