The UnAmericans Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What seems to be the likely parallel between the condition of the tomatoes in the field and the condition of Asaaf? (from Minor Heroics, Part 2 )

Both have, in some ways, benefited from the attentions of Oren: the tomatoes are thriving in the same way as Asaaf reconnects with his true self.

Both have, in some ways, become rotten: the tomatoes physically rotten, Asaaf psychologically rotten.

Both are the focus of loving care from Asaaf's mother, whose attention has made them both thrive.

Both have, in some ways, become whole: the tomatoes become able to recover from the lack of water, Asaaf becomes able to recover from his injury.

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

An exhibition of art painted in Russia.

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

An exhibition of art amassed by a wealthy collector.

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

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)

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.

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.