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The UnAmericans Quiz

Molly Antopol

This Study Guide consists of approximately 73 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The UnAmericans.

The UnAmericans by Molly Antopol

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

The Old World, Part 1

The Old World, Part 2

Minor Heroics, Part 1

Minor Heroics, Part 2

My Grandmother Tells Me This Story

The Quietest Man, Part 1

The Quietest Man, Part 2

A Difficult Phase, Part 1

A Difficult Phase, Part 2

The Unknown Soldier, Part 1

The Unknown Soldier, Part 2

Retrospective, Part 1

Retrospective, Part 2

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

Who is Ya'akov? (from The Old World, Part 1)

The son-in-law of Howard, the story's protagonist.

The son-in-law of Svetlana, the new girlfriend of protagonist Howard.

The dead husband of Svetlana, the new girlfriend of protagonist Howard.

The father-in-law of Beth, the daughter of protagonist Howard.

2.

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 pursuit of the relationship with Svetlana.

His cutting himself off from his relationship with Beth.

His pursuit of reconciliation with his ex-wife.

His pursuit of a friendship with Ya'akov.

3.

What is a "retrospective", as suggested by the narrative? (from Retrospective, Part 1)

An exhibition of art amassed by a wealthy collector.

An exhibition containing representations of someone's life's work.

An exhibition containing representations of someone's more recent work.

An exhibition of art painted in Russia.

4.

The experience of which character in the story is most like that of Boaz, and why? (from Retrospective, Part 2)

Sy, Wendy's husband: like Boaz, he is wounded by his wife's insensitivity.

Wendy, Mira's mother: like Boaz, she discovers Mira's affair and becomes upset.

Sy, Eva's husband: like Boaz, he was not his wife's first priority.

Mira, Boaz's wife: like Boaz, she blames her father for the lack of happiness in her life.

5.

Who is Gladys? (from Duck and Cover)

Hal's mother.

An influential member of the Communist party.

An influential investigator into illicit Communist activity.

Judy's mother.

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