Soldiers
What rank (level) is Jimmy Cross
Lieutenant
When the author lists all of the heavy things the soldiers must carry, what theme does this develop?
Physical Burden.
When the Author describes the soldier's long march, what writing technique does he use to show the march is very long?
He writes an extremely long sentence which reflects the extremely long march.
What is the name of the girl Lieutenant Cross daydreams about?
Martha
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A Promise
Who is the soldier described as the "Big Man"
Henry Dobbins
When the Lieutenant Burns the letters, he changes and becomes a better leader. What theme does this develop?
The theme of Responsibility.
What does Lieutenant cross burning the letters symbolise?
It symbolises his decision to leave behind love and focus on leadership.
What college does the girl who sent the letters to the Lieutenant go to?
Mount Sebastian College (NJ)
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
He had no hair - He was Bald
Which soldier has "distrust of the white man"?
Kiowa (Native American)
The pebble the woman gives him begins as a symbol of home and love. How does this symbol change later?
After the death of his soldier it becomes a "rock in his stomach" (Guilt)
The author tries to surprise the reader about Ted Lavender's death, how does he do this?
What is the special drink the soldiers carry called?
Kool-Aid
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Silence
Which soldier is killed by being shot in the head while they are laughing and joking?
Ted Lavender
When the men are thinking about having to go into the tunnel, what theme is developed?
Their imagination of the tunnel, insects, rats and disease spirals and their fear becomes worse. This develops the theme of Fear and Horror.
What is the first item the Author mentions in the book that is carried by a soldier?
The letters from the girl
What is the main weapon used by the enemy in Vietnam?
AK-47 and Siminov Carbines
If you drop me I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
A Mirror
Which soldier is chosen to go into the tunnels?
Lee Strunk
When the soldiers are described as "They were too frightened to be cowards" and "They all carried the common secret of cowardice"
What theme does this develop?
Mental Burden
The author writes about the soldiers carrying a "weapon of last resort". Which weapon is he talking about?
A Slingshot (Children's toy)
What special "medicine" would the Medic give to a soldier with "especially bad wounds", maybe before they die?
M&Ms (Chocolate)
Why? (for extra points)
What kind of coat is best put on wet?
A coat of paint