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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Miss Hei tell Pyle when he and Phuong return to the table?
(a) Miss Hei tells Pyle that the dance will cost him one thousand francs.
(b) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong has a younger sister he can have.
(c) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong is a perfect match for Fowler.
(d) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong is the most beautiful woman in Saigon and needs care and protection.

5. What is strange about Fowler's relationship with Phuong?
(a) He is ashamed to take her out anywhere in public.
(b) He is old enough to be her grandfather.
(c) She cannot speak any English or French.
(d) They have been together for several years, yet mysteriously she is engaged to marry Alden Pyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fowler wants to make love to Phuong but accepts the opium pipes instead. Why?

2. What does Vigot allow Fowler to do in Pyle's apartment?

3. When things settle down at the House of the Five Hundred Girls, where do Pyle, Fowler and Phuong go?

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

5. Who comes to the table to talk to Fowler while Pyle and Phuong are dancing?

(see the answer key)

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