The UnAmericans Quiz

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Who is listening to Raya's story? (from My Grandmother Tells Me This Story )

Her daughter.

A stranger.

A nurse.

Her granddaughter.

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

Beth is worried that Svetlana is not Jewish.

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 whole: the tomatoes become able to recover from the lack of water, Asaaf becomes able to recover from his injury.

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

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 that Judy's father disguises his control of her with affection.

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 is trying to buy her love with gifts.

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

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

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.