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__Meeting 1 Questions__

What does Cross carry in his backpack and in his mouth? Cross carries a lucky pebble in his mouth, and pictures of the woman he loves in his backpack Where did the war the soldiers fought in take place? The soldiers fought in Vietnam Name 2 things that the men carry with him. (Different items than number 1) Two things that the men carry with them are morphine and marijuana Which woman is Cross obsessed with? Cross is obsessed and in love with Martha, but she is not in love with him. Which soldier died and how is it effecting the other soldiers? Ted Lavender was the soldier who died, he was killed by a shot to the head. All the other soldiers think that he died because of them, specially Lieutenant Cross. What can cross not forgive himself for? He cannot forgive himself for getting Lavender killed. What does Cross and O’Brien talk about in their meeting? What does Cross want to do about what they talked about in the meeting? They begin talking about how they have not forgiven themselves for Lavender's death. Cross wants O'Brien to actually commit to his idea about writing a book about the team and their experiences. In his book, Cross wants O'Brien to portray him as a honorable leader, to impress Martha __Characters__ Lieutenant Jimmy Cross- is in the alpha company. He fantasises about a girl named Martha, from New Jersey. He carries Pictures and letters from Martha, but he knows she doesnt love Him. I like that he went to college in NewJersey.

Tim O'Brien- He is the narrartor. I think it is very cliché, in a good way, that he spends time describing all the things the men carried with them, it sets up an interesting book.

Henry Dobbins- He is the machine gunner. He is very large, so he has to carry extra food with him. Also he is supersticious so he wears his girlfriends pantyhose around his neck.

Ted Lavender- was in the alpha company, but he died. He was explained by O'brien to be carrying pot and tranquilizers to calm him down. It is too bad that he died, he didn't seem to be doing anybody wrong.