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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Attache put in the wire to Pyle's parents?
(a) That their son had been run over by a bus.
(b) That their son had died of heart failure.
(c) That their son had died of malaria.
(d) That their son had died a soldier's death in the cause of Democracy.

2. What is the difference between Fowler and Pyle?
(a) Fowler has no fear; Pyle was afraid of his shadow.
(b) Fowler is new to the country; Pyle knew the risks he was taking.
(c) Fowler understands Vietnam and loves it; Pyle did not understand Viet Nam and wanted to save it.
(d) Fowler knows all the big players; Pyle knew only the subordinates.

3. 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.

4. What does Fowler have to say about General The?
(a) He says that General The is going to come out of hiding soon.
(b) He says General The is the hope for Vietnam.
(c) He says that General The is a figment of people's imaginations.
(d) Fowler says that General The is actually now fighting both sides.

5. What does Vigot allow Fowler to do in Pyle's apartment?
(a) Wipe Phuong's fingerprints off everything
(b) Take one of Pyle's York Harding books
(c) Take a photograph of Phuong that was by Pyle's bed
(d) Rearrange Pyle's library

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Fowler see most of the men in the press corps?

4. Who is the author of the books Pyle likes so much?

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

(see the answer key)

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