1. What is the difference between Fowler and Pyle?
(a) Fowler is new to the country; Pyle knew the risks he was taking.
(b) Fowler has no fear; Pyle was afraid of his shadow.
(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.

2. 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 being trapped where he doesn't want to be.
(d) He sees himself as a serious backer of the French.

3. What feeling does Vigot reveal about Pyle's murder?
(a) He cannot believe someone would kill such a gentle person.
(b) He is sad that they got Pyle instead of some outrageous American.
(c) Vigot says he is not sorry that Pyle is dead because he was causing a lot of harm.
(d) He says he has no feeling because he never met Pyle.

4. What is Alden Pyle's publicly known job?
(a) He works for Harvard University.
(b) He is a battery manufacturer.
(c) He is a reporter for the New York Times.
(d) He works for the Economic Aid Mission.

5. What does Phuong tell Vigot about her and Pyle?
(a) She pretends she does not understand and does not reply.
(b) She says that for the past month she has been living with Pyle. They will be married soon.
(c) She says that Pyle is her sister's boyfriend.
(d) She says there is nothing going on between her and Pyle.