The Things They CarriedThe Things They Carried was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
The Things They Carried also frequently makes the Banned Books list for its realism. Warning: The Things They Carried depicts events that some readers may find disturbing and includes language that some may find objectionable. The Things They Carried, a collection of related stories by Tim O'Brien about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, is apparently based on some of O'Brien's own experiences. The protagonist, who is named Tim O'Brien, begins by describing an event that occurred in the middle of his Vietnam experience.The Things They Carried catalogs the variety of things/objects his fellow soldiers in the Alpha Company brought on their missions. Several of these things are intangible, including guilt and fear, while others are specific physical objects, including matches, morphine, M-16 rifles, and M&M's candy. Throughout the collection, the same characters reappear in various stories. If you choose to read this novel, pick up the Teacher Notes on The Things They Carried document. Watch these short clips! View Vietnam War through Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried (3:07) Books Inspiring Film: The Things They Carried (4:01) The Things Author Tim O'Brien Carries (2:37) If you choose this book, listen to: Writing About Anguish Beyond Words (5:34) Listen to this Podcast discussion of the book Quizzes at Quia for The Things They Carried Here is a link to the full text online Here is a link to the Audio Version The Things They Carried Quiz #1 Chapter 1-3 pp.1-38 The Things They Carried Quiz #2 Chapters 4-6 pp. 39-66 The Things They Carried Quiz #3 Chapters 7-8 pp. 67-88 The Things They Carried Quiz #4 over Chapters 9-14 pp. 89-136 The Things They Carried Quiz #5 over Chapters 15-16 pp. 137-161 The Things They Carried Quiz #6 over Chapters 17-20 pp. 162-218 The Things They Carried Quiz #7 over Chapters 21-22 pp. 219-246 |