The UnAmericans Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Daniela couldn't be trusted to be quiet in the secret attic? (from The Quietest Man, Part 2 )

Because she was a child, and children make noise.

Because she was a tattletale, and might have let people know that Nazi propaganda was being written there.

Because she was a tattletale, and might have (accidentally? deliberately?) told the authorities about what was going on .

Because she was a child, and couldn't be trusted

Other than Gali, who is going through the "difficult phase" adolescence, which other character is noteworthy for also going through "a difficult phase", and what kind of phase is it? (from A Difficult Phase, Part 1)

Talia: she's going through a phase of wondering what her life is all about.

Talia: she's going through a phase of wanting to be a mother.

Tomer: he's going through a phase of wanting to be married again.

Tomer: he's going through a phase of wanting to no longer be a father.

In narration, Howard describes himself as always wanting to move forward in his life. What action / choice in the first half of this story suggests that this is true? (from The Old World, Part 2)

His cutting himself off from his relationship with Beth.

His pursuit of a friendship with Ya'akov.

His pursuit of the relationship with Svetlana.

His pursuit of reconciliation with his ex-wife.

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

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 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.

Who is Gladys? (from Duck and Cover)

Judy's mother.

Hal's mother.

An influential member of the Communist party.

An influential investigator into illicit Communist activity.