1. Where and with whom is Thomas Fowler as The Quiet American begins?
(a) He is at the Continental having a cappuccino with his editor.
(b) He is flying into Saigon from a trip he made to England.
(c) He is walking along the beach on the China Sea.
(d) The story opens with Fowler in his rooms over the rue Catinat in Saigon with his beautiful young lover Phuong.

2. Why does Miss Hei not like Fowler?
(a) Miss Hei thinks Fowler is a police informer because he asks a lot of questions.
(b) Miss Hei thinks Fowler is far too old for Phuong to be living with.
(c) Miss Hei cannot get Fowler to pay for Phuong's company.
(d) Miss Hei does not like Fowler because her goal in life is to marry Phuong off to a rich European and Fowler is already married.

3. 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 owed Pyle a lot of money.
(c) Fowler is a suspect because he is part of a lover's triangle.
(d) Fowler is a suspect because Pyle had threatened to kill him.

4. What does Fowler find when he returns to Saigon?
(a) Phuong has moved out of his apartment
(b) A letter from Pyle
(c) Pyle is staying in his apartment
(d) A message from the surete to contact them immediately

5. Why does Pyle feel the need to speak to Fowler at all?
(a) He is ready to kill Fowler if he objects.
(b) He thinks Fowler is like Phuong's father and he wants his permission to marry her.
(c) He is in love with Phuong and wants to do the honorable thing by Fowler.
(d) He wants Fowler to order Phuong out of his house.