Name: ______Per. _____ Date: 4-20-17
READING CHECK ON PARAGRAPHS26-32 IN “War”
Directions:The following questions based on paragraphs26-32 from “War” by Sebastian Junger. The answers are based on your opinions AND the details that were present in paragraphs26-32. Complete the sentence beginnings of the responses to form complete sentences. When asked, provide details and clear and complete explanations for support.
1. In the 26th paragraph, the narrator states, “…sadness is a kind of delicate emotion that’s easily trampled on by
other feelings…” Taking into consideration the narrator’s occupation as a journalist, what are TWO feelings he
might experience that could trample his ability to feel sadness? Explain HOW these feelings could overcome his
ability to feel sadness.
A.One feeling the narrator experiences which could overcome his ability to feel sadness is:______.
This feeling can overcome his ability to feel sadness because:______
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B.Another feeling the narrator experiences which could overcome his ability to feel sadness is:______.
This feeling can overcome his ability to feel sadness because:______
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2.What details in the 29th paragraph suggest that the narrator had an unhealthy addiction to his job as a
journalist.?Find the details that suggest this and explain HOW they suggest this.
A.One detail that suggests that the narrator had an unhealthy addiction to his job as a journalist is:(copy the detail)“______”
B.This detail suggests the narrator had an unhealthy addiction to his job because:______
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3.In the 31st paragraph, the narrator describes why he felt bad after his friend, Tim Hetherington, was killed while
reporting in the city of Misrata. Explain why he felt bad.
A.The reason why the narrator felt bad about the death of his friend was because:______
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4.In 32ndparagraph, the narrator describes a “truth” that a Vietnam veteran revealed to him. Describe the truth that was revealed to the narrator and the effect it had on him.
A.The “truth” that the Vietnam veteran revealed to the narrator is that:______
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B.The effect that this “truth” had on the narrator is:______
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5.EXTRA-CREDIT: In the 26th paragraph, the narrator states, “…sadness is a kind of delicate emotion that’s
easily trampled on by other feelings…” Discuss how this explains why there are so many wars and why wars are
so difficult to stop once they are started.
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6.EXTRA-CREDIT: The “truth” that the Vietnam veteran revealed to the narrator suggests that he was selfish. Taking the “truth” revealed by the Vietnam veteran, explain how the narrator was selfish as a journalist.
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