Who went in for tunnel duty?
How was he chosen?
Lee Strunk because he was chosen when he drew the number 17.
Who broke whose nose?
Dave Jensen broke lee Struck's nose.
Who did Mark Fossie bring to the outpost?
Mary Anne Bell.
What did the soldiers realize was the purpose of the field?
The field was the village toilet.
Which one is angry at Lieutenant Cross?
Mitchell Sanders.
Why does Kiowa feel guilty about Lavender's death?
He feels guilty because he witnesses what happened and he didn't do anything.
How did Curt Lemon's visit to the dentist affect him?
In the beginning, he panicked, but soon after, He was able to return to the dentist to get the help he needed. He went to go get a tooth pulled because he didn't wanna seem like a coward.
How does Kiowa feel about the soldiers camping at the temple?
He felt that they were wrong and disrespectful.
What was the young girl doing when the company came to her village?
She was dancing because her family died.
What can stories do?
Stories can help us understand others.
What does Tim say about Elroy Berdhal's role in his life?
Elroy saved Tim and took him in when he needed someone.
What was the effect of the flight on Jensen?
They refused to work or be near one another.
Who were the Greenies and what were they like?
A secretive unit that operated largely outside of the normal command and control structure of military personnel in Vietnam.
What did norman see in the glare of the red flares?
Kiowa wide open eyes setting down into the scum
What was Tim looking for at the site of Kiowa's death?
Signs of forgiveness.
What did Azar do to Ted Lavender's puppy?
He brutally kills the puppy.
What was the pact that Dave Jensen and Lee Struck made together?
If either one of them is badly wounded the other one would kill him.
What did Dobbins do with his pantyhose when his girlfriend dump him?
Dobbins wrapped the pantyhose around his face and made it through the fight unscathed.
Why did Tim throw the grenade at the young man?
Tim O'Brien threw the grenade because he was afraid.
Who are the three soldiers who are searching for Kiowa's body?
Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Azar.
What was the financial deal Elroy made with Tim?
He gave him odd jobs, and had him wash the dishes.
What happened to Lee Strunk?
Lee Strunk dies during a medical evacuation after having his right leg blown off at the knee by a rigged mortar round used as a land mine.
What did Mary Anne begin to do when casualties came in?
To clip an artery and pump up a plastic splint and shoot morphine.
What is the significance of the story's final image?
Tim realizes that it was wrong to throw the grenade at this poor young man.
Who might Kathleen symbolize?
A reader who has the capability of responding to the author.