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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is rumored to be on the mountain?
(a) The Pope's harem of 3,000 women
(b) General The and his troops
(c) The Buddha, Christ and Confucious
(d) A French radar unit

2. What makes Vigot even more suspicious of Fowler?
(a) Fowler becomes unconsolable when he learns of Pyle's death.
(b) Fowler does not offer an alibi for his whereabouts that night.
(c) Fowler does not act surprised when he finds out Pyle is dead, and that adds to Vigot's suspicions.
(d) Fowler does not ask Vigot if there are any other suspects.

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

4. What does Fowler dream after he finally falls asleep?
(a) He dreams of taking his opium pipe at home.
(b) He dreams of fine food and wine.
(c) He dreams of walking in the meadows of England.
(d) He finally falls asleep and dreams of Pyle and Phuong dancing.

5. What does Pyle say about his importing plastics?
(a) That the plastics are for a new type of boat.
(b) That the French want everything to come from France.
(c) That someone got their story wrong.
(d) That the Vietnamese are making ping pong balls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fowler realize about bicycle pumps?

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

3. When Fowler rushes out to see if he can find Phuong in the wreckage, what does Pyle tell him?

4. How do the Vietminh infiltrate the city?

5. Why does Fowler want to read Phuong's thoughts?

(see the answer key)

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