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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Phuong, why does Fowler really want to stay in Vietnam?
(a) He takes pride in his apathy and lack of views. He does not want to be an editor but an observer.
(b) He wants to put Pyle in his place.
(c) He thinks there is going to be a major break for the French in the war soon.
(d) He thinks he can be an editor in Vietnam.

2. After Pyle leaves, how long does it take Fowler to get to Saigon?
(a) Two months
(b) Three weeks
(c) Ten days
(d) Three days

3. How does Fowler get to the city of Phat Diem?
(a) He drives with Pyle.
(b) He flies with the French troops.
(c) Fowler goes by boat to the city of Phat Diem.
(d) He takes the train.

4. What does Fowler do to see who will win Phuong?
(a) He wires his new service and turns down the job.
(b) He sends a message to London that Fowler has not returned from Phat Diem.
(c) He proposes marriage to Phuong as soon as he can get a divorce.
(d) He plays a dice game and suddenly tells Pyle that he's going back to England.

5. How does Pyle treat Phuong when they first meet?
(a) He treats her as an older person.
(b) He treats her as if she were a fine lady.
(c) He treats her as if she were not there.
(d) He treats her as if she were a street walker.

6. What does Miss Hei tell Pyle when he and Phuong return to the table?
(a) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong is a perfect match for Fowler.
(b) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong has a younger sister he can have.
(c) Miss Hei tells Pyle that the dance will cost him one thousand francs.
(d) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong is the most beautiful woman in Saigon and needs care and protection.

7. How does Pyle see himself?
(a) He sees himself as a possible source of winning information.
(b) He describes himself as an observer with no real views on the war.
(c) He sees himself as a serious backer of the French.
(d) He sees himself as being trapped where he doesn't want to be.

8. What alibi does Fowler give for his whereabouts?
(a) He says he was with Phuong all evening long.
(b) He says he was at the Continental and then saw a movie and later had dinner. People would remember him at these places.
(c) He says he had a party at his house from seven until eleven.
(d) He says that he was at the clinic getting an allergy shot.

9. What is strange about Fowler's relationship with Phuong?
(a) He is ashamed to take her out anywhere in public.
(b) He is old enough to be her grandfather.
(c) She cannot speak any English or French.
(d) They have been together for several years, yet mysteriously she is engaged to marry Alden Pyle.

10. What is Thomas Fowler doing in Vietnam?
(a) He is writing a book about the Vietnamese people.
(b) He is covering the war in Vietnam in 1952 in which the French armies are fighting against the Communist Vietminh.
(c) He is looking for a young Asian wife.
(d) He is on holiday from his correspondance post in India.

11. Instead of Pyle, who comes to Fowler's door after midnight?
(a) It is the landlord wanting to know why the lights are still on.
(b) It is a messenger from Vigot, a French officer who is a casual social acquaintance of Fowler.
(c) It is Phuong's elder sister who is trying to get Phuong married to an American.
(d) It is a messenger from the US embassy.

12. What is in the telegram Fowler receives form London?
(a) They want him to interview the French commanding general.
(b) They want his report of Phat Diem.
(c) He is fired for not turning in any reports.
(d) He has been promoted to foreign editor. He will be leaving Vietnam for a desk job in London.

13. What is Fowler thinking as he watches Pyle and Phuong dancing?
(a) He thinks about his late wife.
(b) He thinks about his opium pipe.
(c) Fowler recalls how she used to dance at the Grand Monde.
(d) He thinks about what a good dancer Pyle is.

14. What seems to be Vigot's main concern?
(a) Bribing Fowler to let him have Phuong
(b) Pinning the crime on Fowler
(c) Finishing and going to the bar
(d) Writing up a report that will pass the scrutiny of his superiors

15. Why does Miss Hei not like Fowler?
(a) Miss Hei cannot get Fowler to pay for Phuong's company.
(b) Miss Hei thinks Fowler is far too old for Phuong to be living with.
(c) Miss Hei does not like Fowler because her goal in life is to marry Phuong off to a rich European and Fowler is already married.
(d) Miss Hei thinks Fowler is a police informer because he asks a lot of questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phuong's response when Fowler tells her Pyle had invited himself to Fowler's apartment for a drink?

2. Why does Pyle suddenly want to leave the Continental?

3. What offer does Pyle make to Miss Hei?

4. Why is the American Attache upset?

5. Why is Phuong unhappy with Pyle and not want to see him?

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