The UnAmericans Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Alexi snaps at Benny for pointing out motels? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 1)

Alexi is angry at Katherine for telling Benny that he (Alexi) is no good.

Alexi is embarrassed at having been in prison and not being around for Katherine.

Alexi is embarrassed at not being able to afford a nice hotel.

Alexi is angry at Benny for not bringing more money with him.

What is the most likely reason that Tomas refused Katka's request that the family move to a larger city? (from The Quietest Man, Part 1)

There was no guarantee that Tomas, already employed, would be able to get a job somewhere else.

There was no guarantee that they would be able to find a good school for Daniela.

There was no guarantee that Tomas would not be arrested for being a communist.

There was no guarantee that Katka would be happy wherever they ended up.

In narration, Judy describes the feeling of her father's hands on her shoulders as feeling like "the heaviest, warmest coat". What are the most likely metaphoric implications of this image? (from Duck and Cover)

This image suggests the safety, comfort, and warmth of Judy's relationship with her father.

This image suggests that Judy's father is trying to buy her love with gifts.

This image suggests that Judy and her father are poor: that the only coat she can afford to own is an imaginary one.

This image suggests that Judy's father disguises his control of her with affection.

Why is Oren's drive to the hospital so significant? (from Minor Heroics, Part 1)

Oren is glad to have been able to impress his demanding mother.

Oren tends to feel like a success in most of his life, but up to this point has been a failure at driving.

Oren tends to feel like a failure, but his success at getting Asaaf to hospital makes him feel like a success.

Oren is glad that his driving impressed Yael: he might have more of a chance with her now.

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 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 have a lot in common.

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

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