1. What does the French colonel tell the press corps about the war?
(a) That the French defeated the Vietminh in Phat Diem.
(b) That the Americans are now supplying helicopters for the French.
(c) That the Chinese are not backing the Vietminh.
(d) That the French are winning but he will not give the number of casualties.

2. Returning to the night Fowler met Pyle, where was he?
(a) He and Phuong were dining at the Continental.
(b) He was strolling along the rue Catinat.
(c) He was fishing in the river.
(d) He was meeting Vigot at the surete.

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

4. Why does Phuong open the telegram before Fowler gets home?
(a) She thought is was a money gram.
(b) She says telegrams are public.
(c) She thought it might be something she should take to him in the hospital.
(d) She thought it might be from his wife.

5. What does Fowler do to see who will win Phuong?
(a) He proposes marriage to Phuong as soon as he can get a divorce.
(b) He plays a dice game and suddenly tells Pyle that he's going back to England.
(c) He sends a message to London that Fowler has not returned from Phat Diem.
(d) He wires his new service and turns down the job.