Question

What does o'brien remember bowker doing at night before going to bed?\?

Answer 1

O’Brien remembers Norman Bowker at night before going to bed by playing checkers with Henry Dobbins which happened every evening before dark. Playing checkers was a ritual for them. They would harrow a foxhole and get the bored out and play long but silent games as the sky went from pink to purple.

Answer 2

Answer:

He remembers the game of checkers.

Explanation:

O'brien remembers that Bowker always started a game of checkers before going to sleep, it was as if it were his personal tradition, since it was done strictly every night.

These games used to last for hours, making players even get drowsy and bored. It was a personal pastime and remembering it was very nostalgic.