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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What restriction is imposed by the French after the battle of Phat Diem?
(a) No one can return to Saigon until reinforcements arrive.
(b) No one is allowed near the river.
(c) No one can leave the area without a security check.
(d) No journalists, including Fowler, are allowed to report it.

2. After Pyle leaves, how long does it take Fowler to get to Saigon?
(a) Ten days
(b) Three days
(c) Two months
(d) Three weeks

3. Besides Phuong, why does Fowler really want to stay in Vietnam?
(a) He wants to put Pyle in his place.
(b) He takes pride in his apathy and lack of views. He does not want to be an editor but an observer.
(c) He thinks he can be an editor in Vietnam.
(d) He thinks there is going to be a major break for the French in the war soon.

4. In contrast to the American press corps men, how does Fowler assess Pyle?
(a) He sees Alden Pyle as modest, serious, quiet, and soft-spoken.
(b) He sees Alden Pyle as mature beyond his years.
(c) He sees Alden Pyle as a boy who is acting like a man.
(d) He sees Alden Pyle as a complete fool who should go home.

5. What is the name of York's theory In which Pyle believes?
(a) The Magnum Force
(b) The Mind's Eye
(c) The Last Stand
(d) The Third Force

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Fowler offer Pyle?

2. What does the French colonel tell the press corps about the war?

3. What are the results of the battle that follows the Vietminh's infiltration?

4. Why is Miss Hei interested in Pyle?

5. What offer does Pyle make to Miss Hei?

(see the answer key)

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