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Experiencing and Reliving Vietnam

Question 10 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)

Which structural element do “Ambush” and “Facing It” share?

Answer
A
They contain a story within a story.
B
They contain multiple points of view.
C
They present events in sequential order.
D
They include a flashback about an event.

Explanation

Both works move from a present moment back to an earlier experience. In “Ambush,” the narrator recalls the moment he threw a grenade during the Vietnam War; in “Facing It,” the speaker’s visit to the memorial brings back memories connected to the war. This use of an earlier event is a flashback, so the shared element is “They include a flashback about an event.”

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