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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story The Girl, why does the speaker suggest growing okra far away from the house?
(a) Okra attracts deer.
(b) Okra has deep roots.
(c) Okra smells bad.
(d) Okra trees harbor red ants.

2. What color was the vintage Thunderbird?
(a) Green.
(b) Gold.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

3. Where do the couple stay for the weekend in A Romantic Weekend?
(a) At a B and B.
(b) In his grandmother's deserted apartment.
(c) At a friend of hers.
(d) In a Marriott Hotel.

4. With whom does Delores finally have a child?
(a) Dr. Weinstein.
(b) Dr. Dorin.
(c) Michael.
(d) Mr. Sebastian.

5. What unusual injury befalls Terrence Weber in Emergency?
(a) His wife stabs him in the leg.
(b) His wife stabs him in the heart.
(c) His wife stabs him in the eye.
(d) His wife stabs him in the stomach.

Short Answer Questions

1. As A Vintage Thunderbird opens, who are the people driving from Virginia to New York?

2. What does Robert call the husband?

3. Where does the narrator, Cheryl and Edna spend the night when their car breaks down?

4. Where do Gunther and the narrator meet in the morning?

5. What kind of car does the narrator of Rock Springs steal?

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