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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 Pyle feel the need to speak to Fowler at all?
(a) He is ready to kill Fowler if he objects.
(b) He wants Fowler to order Phuong out of his house.
(c) He thinks Fowler is like Phuong's father and he wants his permission to marry her.
(d) He is in love with Phuong and wants to do the honorable thing by Fowler.

2. What does Pyle notice the first time Fowler meets him?
(a) The Milk Fountain where Vietnamese people buy malted milks.
(b) The time on the big clock in the square.
(c) The spies who are trailing Fowler.
(d) That Fowler is left-handed.

3. How do the Vietminh infiltrate the city?
(a) The Vietminh join their procession for Fatima and take them by surprise.
(b) The Vietminh come in as rice traders.
(c) The Vietminh enter the city dressed as nuns.
(d) The Vietminh arrive as traders looking for business.

4. What is the name of York's theory In which Pyle believes?
(a) The Magnum Force
(b) The Last Stand
(c) The Third Force
(d) The Mind's Eye

5. In contrast to the American press corps men, how does Fowler assess Pyle?
(a) He sees Alden Pyle as a boy who is acting like a man.
(b) He sees Alden Pyle as modest, serious, quiet, and soft-spoken.
(c) He sees Alden Pyle as mature beyond his years.
(d) He sees Alden Pyle as a complete fool who should go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. While waiting for Pyle who is three hours late, what does Phuong do for Fowler?

2. What does Miss Hei tell Pyle when he and Phuong return to the table?

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

4. What book does Pyle go on and on about?

5. How does Pyle treat Phuong when they first meet?

(see the answer key)

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