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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pyle arrives, why does he say he is surprised that Fowler gave him an invitation to visit?

2. What is Fowler's reaction when the Pope's deputy holds out his hand with a huge ring on his finger?

3. When someone does knock on Fowler's door, who is it?

4. What happens at the fountain in front of the big store?

5. What weapon does Vigot say was used on Pyle?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Pyle takes Phuong away, where did Fowler go with Captain Trouin?

2. What happens to them on the way back?

3. What trouble is Pyle having when Fowler runs into him on this trip?

4. What happens right after two American girls walk out of the Pavilon?

5. What does Fowler mean when he tells Vigot that York Harding in the man who killed Alden Pyle?

6. When Fowler returns to his flat, who is there?

7. Who are the Caodaists and why does Fowler go to where they are?

8. Why is Pyle upset that the bomb had gone off that day?

9. What does Fowler wish he had had the guts to do while Vigot was there?

10. What important person does Fowler meet at the insistence of Dominguez?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a paper expressing your opinion about Pyle setting out to take Phuong away from Fowler. Regardless of the war and Fowler's orders to return to London, was Pyle right or wrong to interfere in Fowler's attachment to Phuong? For one who prides himself on honesty, Pyle is quite aware of the impending departure of Fowler. He had only to bide his time and Fowler would be out of the picture. Whether he admits it to himself or not, Pyle's behavior is much like a rooster trying to establish his dominance in the hen yard.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper expressing what you believe Vigot actually knew about Pyle's death and Fowler's involvement in it. Analyze the questions Vigot keeps on asking Fowler and how Fowler has to give his answers carefully so as not to implicate himself. Vigot's persistence indicates that he knows what Fowler did, does not even wish to prosecute Fowler, but simply wants to satisfy his curiosity. Does it seem, though, that Vigot expects Fowler to protect himself?

Essay Topic 3

Using the Caodaists as an example, write a paper about religious cultism and why you think people join them. There are enough converts to this cult to make it a viable player in the war. Historically, however, there have always been cults and people who flock to them to their own destruction. It is this feature of cultism that gives them their power in numbers. Look up some examples of other cult religions and compare the Caodaists to them.

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