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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 has no fear; Pyle was afraid of his shadow.
(d) Fowler is new to the country; Pyle knew the risks he was taking.

2. What does Miss Hei want from Fowler?
(a) Information about Pyle
(b) Permission to visit Phuong at his apartment
(c) Money
(d) To see him some opium

3. Where do the people take refuge?
(a) Greene writes that the people hid in the rice paddys.
(b) Greene says that they started the long walk back to Saigon.
(c) Greene says they people stayed in the French Consulate.
(d) Greene describes people taking refuge in the Cathedral.

4. What seems to be Vigot's main concern?
(a) Finishing and going to the bar
(b) Pinning the crime on Fowler
(c) Bribing Fowler to let him have Phuong
(d) Writing up a report that will pass the scrutiny of his superiors

5. 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) That Fowler is left-handed.
(d) The spies who are trailing Fowler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fowler suddenly have a big suspicion about Pyle?

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

3. Returning to the night Fowler met Pyle, where was he?

4. What does Fowler find when he returns to Saigon?

5. Instead of Pyle, who comes to Fowler's door after midnight?

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