Conflict
Why have no soldiers ever brought their girlfriends to Vietnam before?
It was a war and was considered no place for a woman. It was unheard of and considered dangerous.
Which character is a medic in the Vietman war who brings his girlfriend, Mary Anne to Vietman.
Mark Fossie
What is Marie Anne first described as when she arrives?
A tall big-boned blond.
How does Mary Anne get to Vietnam?
Her boyfriend, Mark Fossie sends for her. It is expensive but she takes several flights and arrives with the resupply chopper.
Why does Mary Anne not want to return home?
She loves the land of Vietnam.
This character comes to Vietman to be with her boyfriend, a medic in the war. She ends up staying in Vietnam.
Mary Anne Bell
Why does Mary Anne join the Greenies?
To break free from her expected role of a woman.
Why does Mark believe that Mary Anne is cheating on him?
She stays out late at night and he can't find her.
Who does Fossie believe Mary Anne is sleeping with?
Ed Diamond
Who is telling this story?
Rat Kiley
What is the primary thing that Mary Anne symbolizes?
The lose of innocence
Who is the military group whom Mary Anne associates herself with shortly after arriving in Vietnam?
The Green Berets/Greenies
Why does Rat Kiley, who is telling the story, become angry?
He gets angry whenever one of the details is questioned.
Who argues the fact of the stories while Ray Kiley is telling it?
Mitchell Sanders
What actions help prove the theme of Mary Anne enjoying her freedom from societal norms and gender roles?
Going on ambushes, visiting the village, wearing the tongue necklace.
What is Mary Anne's necklace made of?
Human tongues
What does Mitchell Sanders say about the way in which Rat Kiley is telling the story?
Mitchell thinks Rat should just tell the story--he's ruining the tone by commenting on it.
This group of individuals takes Mary Anne under their wing and teach her how to live off the land.
The Green Berets/Greenies
What symbolized the American Dream for Mary Anne and Mark Fossie?
Getting married and having 3 kids with a house on Lake Eerie.
Where did Anne Mary disappear to the first time?
To an ambush with the Greenies.