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

2. What does Fowler find so annoying about the letter from Pyle?
(a) The letter is annoyingly illiterate.
(b) The letter is annoyingly long.
(c) The letter is annoyingly rude.
(d) The letter is annoyingly boyish.

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

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

5. 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) The story opens with Fowler in his rooms over the rue Catinat in Saigon with his beautiful young lover Phuong.
(c) He is walking along the beach on the China Sea.
(d) He is flying into Saigon from a trip he made to England.