Chapter 1
Who was Martha to Jimmy Cross?
Someone he was "in love" with
What words did Martha dismiss that Jimmy had said to her?
That he loved her
War was described as
boring
What animals remains did O'Brien work with?
Pigs
What was fought over at the beginning of chapter 5?
A jackknife
What was one of the phrases that was used to explain Ted Lavender's death?
"Zapped while zipping"
What movie did Jimmy and Martha see in college?
Bonnie and Clyde
Who killed Lavenders puppy?
Azar
Who did O'Brien say he'd shared the story in this chapter?
Who were the two people that fought?
Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk
To carry something also meant
To hump it
What sport was Martha playing in the replacement picture she had given to Jimmy.
Volleyball
What was war compared to at the beginning of the chapter?
a Ping-Pong ball
What place did Tim O'Brien settle at?
Tip Top Lodge
Who got their leg blown off in chapter 6?
Lee Strunk
How many photos of Martha did Jimmy carry in his wallet before they were burned?
2
Who carried his girlfriends pantyhose around his neck?
Henry Dobbins
Who were the two who played checkers every evening?
Norman Bowker and Henry Dobbins
Who did O'Brien meet at the Lodge that welcomed him?
Elroy Berdahl
What month was the fight in?
July
What was significant about Henry Dobbins?
He was excused from tunnel duty because he was a "big man".
What year was the college reunion that was mentioned?
1979
How old is the author, as mentioned in this chapter?
43
What year was O'Brien drafted?
1968
Where did Lee Strunk end up passing?
Chu Lai