The UnAmericans Quiz

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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 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.

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

The experience of which character in the story is most like that of Boaz, and why? (from Retrospective, Part 2)

Sy, Eva's husband: like Boaz, he was not his wife's first priority.

Wendy, Mira's mother: like Boaz, she discovers Mira's affair and becomes upset.

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

Sy, Wendy's husband: like Boaz, he is wounded by his wife's insensitivity.

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

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

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

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

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

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 )

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.

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

What is the most likely reason that Alexi refuses to let Benny pay for the wine? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 2)

Alexi thinks he'll need the money to pay for their evening meal that night.

Alexi doesn't want to be seen as taking Katherine's money.

Alexi thinks he'll need the money to pay for the motel room that night.

Alexi doesn't want the people at the winery to think he's poor.