What was a big difference between the Vietcong and the soldiers of the North Vietnam Army? Who invaded Wolff's battalion during the Tet Offensive?

What were the compelling reasons that drove Tobias Wolff to join the Armed Forces? How was his admiration for Ernest Hemingway and other writers a contributing factor?

How did Wolff's relationship with his father impact his life? How did his feelings of uncertainty and abandonment impact him personally and influence the choices he made?

What was strange about Wolff's going away party when his tour of duty ended? What did they eat? Who served them drinks?

What problems did Wolff have in readjusting to civilian life? Why did he stay with his father after returning state-side? What could have been reasons for his not returning to DC to see his mother and brother?

Why did Wolff what to renew his...