The UnAmericans Quiz

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What is the danger associated with the palm trees climbed by Talia and her sisters? (from A Difficult Phase, Part 1)

The trees have sharp spines that can cause painful wounds if they stick into someone.

The leaves have sharp needles which can cause discomfort and irritation if someone brushes up against them.

They have poisonous fruit that can cause painful illness if they're eaten.

They have poisonous spines that can cause painful wounds when they stick into someone.

What is the most likely reason that Alexi refuses to let Benny pay for the wine? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 2)

Alexi doesn't want to be seen as taking Katherine's money.

Alexi doesn't want the people at the winery to think he's poor.

Alexi thinks he'll need the money to pay for their evening meal that night.

Alexi thinks he'll need the money to pay for the motel room that night.

Benny's curiosity about which character leads Alexi to another loss of his temper? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 2)

Katherine.

Alexi's father.

Julia.

Alexi's mother.

What is the metaphoric connection between what Boaz sees out the window of his limo and what he's experiencing in his life? (from Retrospective, Part 2)

His life, like the view, is temporary: he will be moving away from his relationship with Mira in the same way as he's moving past the view.

His life, like the view; is messy: the glimpse of that mess suggests to him there is no way out of his troubles.

His life, like the view, is passing him by: he feels like there is no time to really see or absorb anything.

His life, like the view, is messy: the glimpse of the boys gives him home that there will again be joy in the middle of that mess.

Talia and Gali have somewhat similar names. What do you think is the metaphoric reason associated with this choice by the author? (from A Difficult Phase, Part 2)

It makes the suggestion, for the first time in the story, that they have a great deal in common.

It reinforces the suggestion, made earlier in the story, that they are both very comfortable with Talia's parents.

It reinforces the suggestions, made elsewhere in the story, that they both love Tomer deeply.

It reinforces the suggestions, made elsewhere in the story, that they have a lot in common.