The Sympathizer - Chapters 19–21 Quiz

What does the narrator deteriorate into after his memories resurface in Chapter 21?

Question Answer Choices A state of blissful ignorance A state of philosophical despair A fit of rage A deep sleep

Who is revealed to be the commissar in Chapter 19?

Question Answer Choices A former American soldier The narrator's father The commandant Man

What happens to the narrator after he acknowledges his old friend in Chapter 20?

Question Answer Choices He is interrogated by a group of soldiers. He is taken to a different cell for solitary confinement. He is blindfolded, stripped of his clothes, tied to a mattress, and left in the dark. He is given food and water and allowed to rest.

What is the narrator's situation at the beginning of Chapter 19 in "The Sympathizer"?

Question Answer Choices He is being interrogated by the commandant about his past actions. He is planning an escape from the reeducation camp. He is in a reeducation camp writing and rewriting his confession. He is leading a group of prisoners in a rebellion.

What does the narrator realize he forgot during his interrogation in Chapter 21?

Question Answer Choices He stole important documents from the commandant. He attempted to escape from the reeducation camp. He betrayed his comrades to the enemy. He did nothing to stop the brutal interrogation and sexual assault of the Northern agent.

Who is present in the cell with the Prisoner in Chapter 21?

Question Answer Choices The commissar, the commandant, and a nurse The commissar, the commandant, and a guard The commandant, a guard, and a nurse The commissar, the commandant, and a doctor

What does the narrator beg Man for in Chapter 20?

Question Answer Choices Food Sleep Water Forgiveness

What does Man say is the reason for the narrator's torture in Chapter 20?

Question Answer Choices To extract information about the enemy To test his loyalty to the cause To help him remember something he's forgotten To punish him for his betrayal

What does Man insist is the only method of protecting the narrator in Chapter 20?

Question Answer Choices Disguising him as a soldier Keeping up the appearance that he's being tortured Hiding him in a safe house Sending him to another country