The UnAmericans Quiz

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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 life's work.

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

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 being widowed.

Beth is worried that Svetlana is not Jewish.

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

In what way is Alexi's immediate life after prison similar to his life immediately before prison? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 1)

Both are based on relationships with women: before prison, his affair with Julia; after prison, his desire to get back together with Katherine.

Both are based on striving for truth: the "truth" of his career, and the "truth" of his desire to get back together with Katherine.

Both are based on criminal activity: Alexi's active participation in communist party activities, and Alexi's leaving a hotel room without paying.

Both are based on borrowing: before prison, the "borrowing" of an ideology; after prison, the borrowing of a home.

In his narration, Howard is referring to Beth and her sudden marriage when he comments on "the things we do when we're lost". What action of his own might this be referring to? (from The Old World, Part 2)

His impulsive decision to begin a relationship with Svetlana.

His impulsive decision to go to China with Svetlana on their honeymoon.

His impulsive decision, in response to Beth's concern, to document virtually every moment of his and Svetlana's honeymoon.

His impulsive decision, in response to Svetlana's evident anxiety, to cancel their honeymoon.

In narration, Howard describes himself as always wanting to move forward in his life. What action / choice in the first half of this story suggests that this is true? (from The Old World, Part 2)

His pursuit of reconciliation with his ex-wife.

His cutting himself off from his relationship with Beth.

His pursuit of the relationship with Svetlana.

His pursuit of a friendship with Ya'akov.