The UnAmericans Quiz

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Why does Daniela suggest that her father (Tomas) is the last person who should be telling someone what to write? (from The Quietest Man, Part 2 )

She's recollecting the time when she and her father got into a fight about writing.

She's recollecting the tie when he criticized her work for not being true enough.

Because when he was young, Tomas went ahead and wrote exactly what he wanted to, in spite of clear and present danger.

Because when he was young, Tomas had the opportunity but never actually worked on something that was as important to him as Daniela's play is to her.

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 the people at the winery to think he's poor.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 messy: the glimpse of the boys gives him home that there will again be joy in the middle of that mess.

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.

What is the most likely reason that Beth wonders whether Howard is being wise in pursuing a relationship with Svetlana? (from The Old World, Part 1)

Beth is worried that Howard is starting a new relationship so soon after being widowed.

Beth is worried that Svetlana will replace her in Ya'akov's affections.

Beth is worried that Howard is starting a new relationship so soon after his divorce.

Beth is worried that Svetlana is not Jewish.