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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the telegram Fowler receives form London?
(a) He has been promoted to foreign editor. He will be leaving Vietnam for a desk job in London.
(b) He is fired for not turning in any reports.
(c) They want his report of Phat Diem.
(d) They want him to interview the French commanding general.

2. Why does Fowler suddenly have a big suspicion about Pyle?
(a) Because he suspects Pyle really wants him dead.
(b) Because his military equipment does not seem like what an Economic attache needs.
(c) Because he knew exactly where Fowler was when he came to rescue him.
(d) Because he doesn't undertand Pyle's urgency to get Phuong.

3. What rather obnoxious person comes to the table where Fowler, Joe the Attache, Pyle, and Phuong are seated?
(a) A messenger from the surete.
(b) The British Consul.
(c) The American Finance Attache.
(d) An American journalist named Granger.

4. What does Miss Hei tell Pyle when he and Phuong return to the table?
(a) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong is a perfect match for Fowler.
(b) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong is the most beautiful woman in Saigon and needs care and protection.
(c) Miss Hei tells Pyle that the dance will cost him one thousand francs.
(d) Miss Hei tells Pyle that Phuong has a younger sister he can have.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lieutenant Peraud's obsession?

2. Why does Vigot tell Fowler he is a suspect in the murder?

3. Fowler wants to make love to Phuong but accepts the opium pipes instead. Why?

4. After Pyle leaves, what does Phuong do for Fowler?

5. What does Fowler dream after he finally falls asleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the press conference, what is the French colonel's response to the question of French casualties?

2. What language does Pyle use that Fowler sees as boyish and naive?

3. What does Granger say about covering a war?

4. What is the strange scene when Phuong comes in while Pyle is still there?

5. How does Phuong take the news of Pyle's death?

6. Describe the old women on the street near Thomas Fowler's apartment.

7. Why does Fowler want to answer Vigot's questions quickly and get out of his office?

8. When Granger pins the colonel down on the fact that supplies have not arrived for the army at the front, what happens?

9. When Fowler offers Pyle a drink of whiskey, how does the conversation go?

10. What is the conflict between Fowler and Miss Hei?

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