Andrew Chambers
your time in iraq makes you a threat to society
write 10 comprehension questions with answers and 5 vocab questions for Andrew chambers tedtalk your time in iraq makes you a threat to society
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Comprehension Questions:
Who is Andrew Chambers? Answer: Andrew Chambers is a former US Army officer who served in Iraq.
What was Chambers' role in Iraq? Answer: Chambers served as an infantry officer in the US Army during the Iraq War.
Why did Chambers' experience in Iraq make him feel like a threat to society? Answer: Chambers' experience in Iraq left him with trauma and PTSD, which made him feel like a threat to society.
How did Chambers feel when he returned from Iraq? Answer: Chambers felt like he was in a "twilight zone" when he returned from Iraq.
What was the reaction of Chambers' friends and family to his behavior after he returned from Iraq? Answer: Chambers' friends and family were concerned about his behavior and his mental health.
What did Chambers do to try to cope with his PTSD? Answer: Chambers tried therapy, medication, and other treatments to cope with his PTSD.
How did Chambers end up in prison? Answer: Chambers was involved in an altercation in a bar that resulted in him being charged with assault.
What did Chambers learn while he was in prison? Answer: Chambers learned about the criminal justice system and how it can fail veterans with mental health issues.
What did Chambers do after he was released from prison? Answer: Chambers became an advocate for veterans and mental health awareness.
What message did Chambers want to convey in his TED Talk? Answer: Chambers wanted to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans with mental health issues and the need for better support and resources.
Vocabulary Questions:
What does the term "PTSD" stand for? Answer: Post-traumatic stress disorder.
What does the phrase "twilight zone" mean in the context of Chambers' talk? Answer: A surreal or disorienting experience.
What does the term "advocate" mean? Answer: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
What does the term "altercation" mean? Answer: A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
What does the phrase "criminal justice system" refer to? Answer: The system of laws, courts, and prisons designed to maintain social order and deter criminal behavior.
Where was he giving the talk? Why? What is he doing now? Who (or what) is to blame? What did the army teach him? Is this necessary for a soldier? Can it be unlearned? What event in Iraq identified his mental health problems to him? Who was laughing?
vocab harness your rage
RPG Rocket propelled grenade
IED Improvised Explosive device
How many American soldiers have returned home after serving in Iraq?
Where was he giving the talk? Answer: It is not specified in the prompt where Andrew Chambers gave his TED Talk.
Why? Answer: The reason for the talk is to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans with mental health issues and the need for better support and resources.
What is he doing now? Answer: Chambers is currently an advocate for veterans and mental health awareness.
Who (or what) is to blame? Answer: The prompt does not provide enough context to determine who or what is to blame.
What did the army teach him? Answer: The army taught Chambers to harness his rage and become an effective fighter.
Is this necessary for a soldier? Answer: Yes, being able to control one's emotions and act effectively under pressure is crucial for a soldier.
Can it be unlearned? Answer: It is possible to unlearn certain behaviors and coping mechanisms, but it may take time and effort to do so.
What event in Iraq identified his mental health problems to him? Answer: The prompt does not provide enough context to determine which specific event in Iraq identified Chambers' mental health problems.
Who was laughing? Answer: The prompt does not provide enough context to determine who was laughing.
Vocabulary Questions:
What does "harness your rage" mean? Answer: To control and use one's anger or intense emotions in a productive way.
What does "RPG" stand for? Answer: RPG stands for Rocket Propelled Grenade.
What does "IED" stand for? Answer: IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device.
How many American soldiers have returned home after serving in Iraq? Answer: According to the prompt, this information is not provided.
According to the US Department of Defense, from 2003 to 2011, approximately 1.5 million American military personnel served in Iraq.