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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pyle see himself?
(a) He sees himself as being trapped where he doesn't want to be.
(b) He sees himself as a serious backer of the French.
(c) He sees himself as a possible source of winning information.
(d) He describes himself as an observer with no real views on the war.

2. 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.

3. What does Captain Trouin say he hates most about the war?
(a) The long hours
(b) The napalm bombing
(c) The night flights
(d) The dead children

4. When Fowler goes to see Pyle, to whom does he talk?
(a) Joe, the Economic Attache
(b) Mr. Heng
(c) Miss Hei
(d) Dominguez

5. What are the results of the battle that follows the Vietminh's infiltration?
(a) Fowler is taken prisoner.
(b) There are only Vietminh casualties.
(c) The Vietminh are soundly defeated.
(d) Four days later this battle is an obvious defeat for the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fowler thinking as he watches Pyle and Phuong dancing?

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

3. What happens to wounded French soldiers when no helicopters are available to rescue them?

4. When things settle down at the House of the Five Hundred Girls, where do Pyle, Fowler and Phuong go?

5. What is Phuong's response when Fowler tells her Pyle had invited himself to Fowler's apartment for a drink?

(see the answer key)

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