The Quiet American Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Quiet American Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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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 information does Fowler offer Pyle?
(a) He tells Pyle how to bargain with a trishaw driver.
(b) He tells Pyle at what times of the day what roads and parts of town are safe.
(c) He tells Pyle where to find beautiful Vietnamese women.
(d) He tells Pyle where to find a great Vietnamese tailor.

2. Why does Vigot tell Fowler he is a suspect in the murder?
(a) Fowler is a suspect because he knew Pyle was a double agent.
(b) Fowler is a suspect because he is part of a lover's triangle.
(c) Fowler is a suspect because he owed Pyle a lot of money.
(d) Fowler is a suspect because Pyle had threatened to kill him.

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

4. Is Fowler listening closely to Pyle's ideas about war?
(a) No, because Pyle speaks poor French.
(b) No, and later he will regret it.
(c) Yes, but he soon forgets it.
(d) Yes, but he doesn't understand what he's saying.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In contrast to the American press corps men, how does Fowler assess Pyle?

3. What is Thomas Fowler doing in Vietnam?

4. What feeling does Vigot reveal about Pyle's murder?

5. What is Alden Pyle's publicly known job?

(see the answer key)

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