The UnAmericans Quiz

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Why does Daniela suggest that her father (Tomas) is the last person who should be telling someone what to write? (from The Quietest Man, Part 2 )

She's recollecting the time when she and her father got into a fight about writing.

Because when he was young, Tomas went ahead and wrote exactly what he wanted to, in spite of clear and present danger.

She's recollecting the tie when he criticized her work for not being true enough.

Because when he was young, Tomas had the opportunity but never actually worked on something that was as important to him as Daniela's play is to her.

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)

Talia: she's going through a phase of wondering what her life is all about.

Tomer: he's going through a phase of wanting to no longer be a father.

Talia: she's going through a phase of wanting to be a mother.

Tomer: he's going through a phase of wanting to be married again.

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 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.

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

Why is Oren's drive to the hospital so significant? (from Minor Heroics, Part 1)

Oren is glad to have been able to impress his demanding mother.

Oren tends to feel like a success in most of his life, but up to this point has been a failure at driving.

Oren is glad that his driving impressed Yael: he might have more of a chance with her now.

Oren tends to feel like a failure, but his success at getting Asaaf to hospital makes him feel like a success.

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

Her granddaughter.

Her daughter.

A stranger.

A nurse.