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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. What is Acid Rain?
(a) A rock band who rents one of Gunther's houses.
(b) An actress who rents one of Gunther's houses.
(c) A group of college students who rent Gunther's apartment.
(d) A environmental awareness club.

2. Who is Little Duke?
(a) Edna's uncle.
(b) A stray cat.
(c) The narrator's daughter's dog.
(d) The name of the restaurant.

3. Who dies on the day of the narrator's story in Murderers?
(a) Harold Cohen.
(b) Arnold Bloom.
(c) Marsha Bernstein.
(d) Melvin Bloom.

4. Where is the story Murderers set?
(a) In New York.
(b) In Miami.
(c) In Newark.
(d) In Chicago.

5. Who is Louise's close friend in college?
(a) Susan.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Patrice.
(d) Jessica.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is in the car with Arnold when he comes to Connie's house?

3. Where does Hattie Benedict move after the blizzard?

4. What does Robert call the husband?

5. In The Darling, what is Dolores Starr's unusual occupation?

(see the answer key)

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