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

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

3. What does Fowler see when he goes out?
(a) He sees bodies and body parts floating in canals, some covered with flies, some lying dead on the road.
(b) He sees that the United Nations is there to help the survivors.
(c) He sees that the Vietminh have set up a hospital to treat the wounded.
(d) He sees that the town was not touched and most people are alive.

4. How does Joe the Attache speak crudely about Phuong?
(a) He brags that he once had her when she worked in the dancehall.
(b) He refers to all Vietnamese women as whores.
(c) He refers to Phuong as Fowler's piece of tail.
(d) He asks Phuong what she charges by the hour.

5. What is the difference between Fowler and Pyle?
(a) Fowler knows all the big players; Pyle knew only the subordinates.
(b) Fowler has no fear; Pyle was afraid of his shadow.
(c) Fowler understands Vietnam and loves it; Pyle did not understand Viet Nam and wanted to save it.
(d) Fowler is new to the country; Pyle knew the risks he was taking.