The UnAmericans Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that the FBI have been watching Katherine? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 2)

The FBI suspects her of being involved with the Communists the way Alexi was.

The FBI suspects her of being a Communist spy from Russia.

The FBI suspects her of conspiring with Julia to commit fraud.

The FBI suspects her of being an illegal immigrant like Alexi.

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

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 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 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 messy: the glimpse of that mess suggests to him there is no way out of his troubles.

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 passing him by: he feels like there is no time to really see or absorb anything.

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

An exhibition of art painted in Russia.

An exhibition of art amassed by a wealthy collector.

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

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

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

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

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.