The UnAmericans Quiz

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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, 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.

His impulsive decision to begin a relationship with Svetlana.

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

What is the most likely reason that the FBI have been watching Katherine? (from The Unknown Soldier, Part 2)

The FBI suspects her of being a Communist spy from Russia.

The FBI suspects her of being an illegal immigrant like Alexi.

The FBI suspects her of conspiring with Julia to commit fraud.

The FBI suspects her of being involved with the Communists the way Alexi was.

What is the metaphoric connection between what Boaz sees out the window of his limo and what he's experiencing in his life? (from Retrospective, Part 2)

His life, like the view, is messy: the glimpse of the boys gives him home that there will again be joy in the middle of that mess.

His life, like the view; is messy: the glimpse of that mess suggests to him there is no way out of his troubles.

His life, like the view, is temporary: he will be moving away from his relationship with Mira in the same way as he's moving past the view.

His life, like the view, is passing him by: he feels like there is no time to really see or absorb anything.

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

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

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

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

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

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 a friendship with Ya'akov.

His pursuit of reconciliation with his ex-wife.

His cutting himself off from his relationship with Beth.

His pursuit of the relationship with Svetlana.