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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fowler suddenly have a big suspicion about Pyle?
(a) Because he suspects Pyle really wants him dead.
(b) Because he doesn't undertand Pyle's urgency to get Phuong.
(c) Because he knew exactly where Fowler was when he came to rescue him.
(d) Because his military equipment does not seem like what an Economic attache needs.

2. What is Pyle's urgency to see Fowler?
(a) He wants to marry Phuong if she'll have him.
(b) He says Fowler is the only one he trusts.
(c) He needs Forler to help him find general The.
(d) He wants Fowler to help him on a secret mission.

3. While waiting for Pyle who is three hours late, what does Phuong do for Fowler?
(a) Phuong prepares an opium pipe for Fowler, who smokes it, and then smokes another.
(b) She mixes him a martini and rolls him a cigar.
(c) She reads Photoplay Magazine to him.
(d) She does an exotic dance for him like she used to do in the bar.

4. What does Miss Hei want from Fowler?
(a) Permission to visit Phuong at his apartment
(b) Money
(c) Information about Pyle
(d) To see him some opium

5. Who is the author of the books Pyle likes so much?
(a) York Harding
(b) Noel Coward
(c) Graham Greene
(d) Len Deighton

Short Answer Questions

1. What restriction is imposed by the French after the battle of Phat Diem?

2. What does Phuong tell Vigot about her and Pyle?

3. What is the conflicting report about the war in the North?

4. What is Graham Greene's definition of the quiet American?

5. Who comes to the table to talk to Fowler while Pyle and Phuong are dancing?

(see the answer key)

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