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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. Who is the author of the books Pyle likes so much?
(a) Noel Coward
(b) Len Deighton
(c) Graham Greene
(d) York Harding

2. Fowler has a good story, so why does he not send it?
(a) He doesn't have photos to back his story up.
(b) He thinks it might demoralize the troops.
(c) He doesn't believe anyone will believe it.
(d) He realizes it will not pass government censorship.

3. Fowler wants to make love to Phuong but accepts the opium pipes instead. Why?
(a) It keeps him busy so he does not have time to think about her.
(b) He hopes she will make the first move if he accepts the pipes.
(c) He knows if he smokes more than four pipes, he will lose his desire for her.
(d) He is more addicted to opium than he is to Phuong.

4. How does Pyle treat Phuong when they first meet?
(a) He treats her as if she were not there.
(b) He treats her as if she were a fine lady.
(c) He treats her as an older person.
(d) He treats her as if she were a street walker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pyle notice the first time Fowler meets him?

2. What does Fowler say to the priest about the sacrament of confession?

3. How was Pyle killed?

4. What is Phuong's favorite reading subject matter?

5. Fowler, who is British, has developed what feeling about Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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