ENGL 102 Quiz “sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong”
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1. Look at the descriptions of Mary Anne, particularly at the beginning of the story.
What are the important details? Are they adjectives or nouns, adverbs or verbs?
2. What transforms Mary Anne into a predatory killer? Does it matter that she is a
woman? How? What does the story tell us about the nature of the Vietnam War?
3. Rat’s story is highly fantastical. Does its lack of believability make it any less
compelling? Do you believe it? Does it fit O’Brien’s criteria for a true war story?