What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank Quiz

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As Orthodox Jews, Mark and Lauren are generally not allowed to touch one another in public. Why is it important that Mark reaches out to touch Lauren's hand while they play the Anne Frank game? (from Part 6)

It demonstrates the emotional openness of their relationship.

It shows how he no longer cares about the laws of Orthodox Judaism.

It is an attempt on his part to seem warm and caring to her while she deliberates.

It represents Mark finally giving Lauren the physical intimacy she has been longing for.

Why does Mark believe that following Jewish law makes his marriage to Lauren better? (from Part 4)

Jewish relationships are inherently superior to secular relationships.

Judaism has a lot of specific rules for developing good relationships.

Jewish husbands and wives must live in Israel, not the United States.

Having clearly defined relationships removes the pains of ambiguity.

Why does Mark get annoyed when Deb asks whether he and Lauren are allowed to smoke pot? (from Part 3)

He does not think Deb should ask about Jewish law.

He does not like his authority being questioned.

He is constantly monitored by others about whether he is breaking the rules of his religion.

He does not want to be reminded of his religious transgressions.

What does Mark's antidote about Jebediah drinking a Coke represent? (from Part 3)

How Mormons are worse than Jews, when it comes to substance abuse.

How everyone tries to police the actions of others based on assumptions -- but it is nobody's business how others interpret their identities.

How he is superior to Jebediah, because he obeys his religion's laws.

How everyone is a hypocrite about their religious beliefs in their own ways.

Why do Deb and the narrator only usually play the Anne Frank game with their Christian friends? (from Part 6)

Because it is not as fun to play with Jewish participants.

Because they know all Jews would choose to hide their family and friends.

Because all of their friends and neighbors are Christians.

Because to them, the Holocaust was a Jewish experience that served as a focal point of their religious identities.