Answer:
D. Bannecker lacked formal training, yet his achievements are notable.
Answer:
The narrator explains how the circumstances of his night aboard the boat paralleled the circumstances of his worst fears. What are the similarities that he experiences? He is experiencing similar smells, sounds and surroundings. They were all paralleled, (the earthy smell for example.)
Explanation:
It's been a while since I read it, but I think it's because he's strong, isn't trustworthy (although he makes people think he is), and in the last few chapters I think it's pretty obvious.