The Sympathizer Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Where does the narrator hide the camera he uses to photograph classified documents? (from Chapters 1-3)

In a fake copy of the Communist Manifesto.

In his suitcase.

In the false bottom of the rucksack Claude gave him.

He does not have a camera but plans to buy one in America.

2.

How does the movie theater audience react to the rape scene in the movie "The Hamlet"? (from Chapters 16-18)

They are silent.

They boo the Viet Cong.

Some viewers get up and leave.

They cheer for the Viet Cong.

3.

What reason does the narrator give for the General being cautious in telling the men at the country club about the Fraternity and his need for funding? (from Chapters 13-15)

The General knows that white people are easily frightened by Asians.

The General thinks that white men are less intelligent.

The General is afraid he'll be imprisoned for trying to rebuild his army.

The General doesn't speak English very well.

4.

Why do Man and the commandant tie the narrator down again even after he's gotten the answer to Man's question right? (from Chapters 22-23)

The commandant still intends to send the narrator to the mine fields.

They are afraid he's going to injure himself.

They don't believe him.

They believe he has turned away from the communist ideals.

5.

Why is the General sad about having opened a restaurant? (from Chapters 10-12)

He wanted to open a movie theater instead.

He doesn't like serving food to Americans.

His wife is not a good cook.

He feels it is demeaning.

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