Characters
This character is the unconventional radio DJ who becomes the center of the story.
Who is Adrian Cronauer?
This is how the protagonist greets his listeners during every broadcast.
What is "Goooooood Morning, Vietnam!"?
What is he bribes the actual teacher in order to replace him?
This war serves as the backdrop for the events in the film.
What is the Vietnam War?
Finish the quote by the protagonist: "It’s time to kick it up a notch and crank up the ___!"
What is "volume"?
This character is Adrian's assistant and loyal friend throughout the film.
Who is Edward Garlick?
The protagonist gets in trouble with his superiors for doing this during his radio shows.
What is using humor and discussing topics considered "inappropriate"?
This is how Trinh reacts when Adrian asks to spend more time with her.
What is by firmly but politely rejecting him?
This is why the military censors Adrian’s broadcasts.
What is to maintain troop morale and avoid panic?
This quote, “Sir, in my heart, I know I’m funny,” is said by this character.
Who is Lieutenant Steven Hauk?
This Vietnamese woman catches Adrian's attention and attends his English class.
Who is Trinh?
This is the reason the protagonist is sent to Vietnam in the first place.
What is to boost troop morale as a radio DJ?
This is the place where Adrian meets Tuan for the first time.
What is Jimmy Wah's bar?
This event causes Adrian to face backlash from his superiors.
What is the bar fight?
This is the way the protagonist refers to humor in the quote: "You don’t have to fight this war with bombs. You can do it with ____."
What is humor?
This character, the brother of the answer to the $300 Character question, is revealed to have a dangerous connection.
Who is Tuan?
This major even in Saigon leads to the protagonist being censored for his reporting.
What is the bombing of Jimmy Wah's bar?
This cultural barrier prevents the protagonist from forming a closer relationship with Trinh.
What is her adherence to family traditions and expectations?
This city is the central setting for the film.
What is Saigon?
This is what the protagonist says about his experience in Vietnam: “The thing I love most about being here is ___ ______.”
What is the people?
This military officer is known for his strict adherence to rules and censorship.
Who is Lieutenant Steven Hauk?
This revelation about a Vietnamese friend causes the protagonist to reevaluate their friendship.
What is he is connected to the Viet Cong?
This is the lesson the protagonist learns from his interactions with Trinh and her family.
What is the importance of respecting cultural boundaries and traditions?
This is how the film depicts the divide between the American soldiers and the Vietnamese people.
What is through mistrust, cultural differences, and conflict?
This quote, said by Adrian, reflects his frustration with authority: "I don’t care if you’re stupid, just don’t be ___ ______."
What is "an idiot"?