The UnAmericans Quiz

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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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 both love Tomer deeply.

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

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

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

The leaves have sharp needles which can cause discomfort and irritation if someone brushes up against them.

The trees have sharp spines that can cause painful wounds if they stick into someone.

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.

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

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.